12 Days of Natsmas: Christmas Present Inspiration (4)

I am writing this whilst watching “The Holiday” and Jude Law just said ‘You’re lovely’ to Cameron Diaz, so basically…im very happy right now!

But anyway on with todays post, and what a complex one I have for you today. It’s something we get worry about every year, so I thought that if I told you mine for the year, they may inspire you.

But first I must say, you probably tell yourself every year, but try to get them done as early as you can, cause IT JUST MAKES IT EASIER!!!

But anyway, I wont judge. We’re all friends here. So let us start with the REAL head of my house hold, me mamma.

This year she actually chose her own Christmas present (though, i dont think she remembers!) a few months ago, which was a bamboo wind chime. This particular one was from The Range (an AMAZING homewear shop we have in the UK). Unfortunately, that particular one is now out of stock. However I found an equally pretty one on the fantastic world of ebay which better come in time for Christmas. So yes, there you, not your typical christmas present, but special all the same.

Next up is my grand papa (my dad, not grandad – im not sure why I called him that). I actually bought him his gift MONTHS AGO because…well earlier this year we became a little bit obsessed with this little known TV show, you may have heard of it “The Walking Dead”? Clearly thats a joke, we’re a bit late on the band wagon with that one. But yes we had the season 1 boxset so I bought him upto season 5. Simple, yet literally perfect. However, thats a bit basic on its own so I plan on attempting to get my hands on a paddington christmas decoration that m&s are selling, however online they say SOLD OUT sooooo…im a little concerned, but there may be a way…

Next up is the burded many sisters must face, the brothers. I have 2 much older, but much nicer brothers than…other…ones…sorry not sure where I was going with that. Anyway, the oldie is getting his own jar of Biscoff spread (since he always steals ours) and also some very warm PJ bottoms which he actually asked for. He was probably one of the easier people to buy for.

The younger one (still older than me) is recieving some spicey chilli sauce since any thing we cook isnt hot enough apparently. He will also open the most exciting (in my opinion) present i am giving this year which i believe is Per-Fect for him. It combines a book, lord of the rings and comedy as its a parody story of one of the most famous series’ in the world. Its called “the bored of the rings” and i found it in a little book store over a year ago.

So there you go, an insight into some of the gifts im giving this year. If you want any more ideas/inspiration or just simply what im getting my other families and friends, let me know!

Anyway, i hope you enjoyed and I shall see you tomorrow!!!

Xx

Top Girl Power Songs

I will literally procrastinate with anything so I don’t have to revise however this is a great blog post that i am very passionate about so stay tuned, oh and happy NatsChats Tuesday!

I have done a fir bit of research in this and below are many different sources’ view on which is the best girl power song and my own personal rating of it for a little added personal touch just for you, tell me if you agree.

Up first we have KM TV who believe the number one to be Shania Twain’s “Man I feel like a woman” which obviously is an amazing song which gets everyone singing young and old and so I whole heartedly support this decision as it also promoted keen girl sassiness, 8.5/10

Up next we have the ever popular Watchmojo which places “Fighter” from Christina Aguilera in their top spot. This is such a powerful song  but I don’t think it entirely supports just girl power, more on power in general even though it is sung by the beautiful Miss Aguilera, 6/10

From Spinditty the top spot goes to “Confident” by Demi Lovato and I have to say i agree with Demi what IS wrong with being confident? Society seems to hate women who speak up for them selves or fight back which explains the constant beat downs throughout history, we’re still here and we’re still fighting, 9/10

Kari Castro’s Spotify “Girl Power” playlist places the new “Are you ready for it?” song from Taylor Swift. Any song from Taylor is gonna be a full feminist victory but I feel this particular one is more personal to her and so not one I would consider in the battle for highest girl power song, 5/10

NY Daily news places Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” in their number one spot and OML, this song is so, so important for women kind. Released in 1967 it would be quite unlikely for a woman, let alone a black woman to earn respect from the opposite sex but she certainly proves herself with this song, so much respect for her, 9/10

Although Huffington Post says that their song list is on no particular order they are still numbered, and number one is “Let it Go” by, well, Elsa from Frozen. An odd choice I know but they explain how the film is one of the first to show the main role not looking for a man to save her (sorry Mulan but you do kinda end up with a man, even if you did save China, another day perhaps). But this is about letting ago about whatever anyone says about you so for that it gets a respectful 6/10

VH1 puts the worlds most catchy song “Wannabe” from the Spice Girls as their highest and I must say the girls have taken full control in their career’s so a 7/10 goes to you

Finally, we come to Babble who dedicates their top spot to the one and only Alicia Kays and her song “Girl on Fire” which was probably the first song I heard and instantly wanted to scream. A very popular one to end on shall recieve 8/10.

 

So as you can see no one reached the perfect score, the closest was R-E-S-P-E-C-T which shows that you guys are gonna have to share a few more with me.

I have 2 whole Playlists dedicated to this topic which you can see below, they are my favourites so take a look…listen:

We’ve got some amazing tunes on there, hope you enjoyed and remember to comment your own rates or suggestions for songs, see you soon

Xx