Back to school!

Hey, Beccy here!

So I know not everyone is actually going back to school, so if you aren't, some of these can also just be tips for staying on top of things whether you're at work, or just at home. So, without further ado, let's get this party started!

So tip number one is to buy some cute and colourful new stationary for taking notes! I actually enjoy writing things down when I can colour code it and use my ADORABLE new sharpies! Colour coding also can help you remember things when studying, so it's great for that too. Just make sure your teacher is okay with it before you write in a class work book in coloured marker.

Tip number two is to organise everything in your locker (or whatever space you use to keep everything you need)! You won't need all of your books every single day so don't keep them all in your bag, it's bad for your posture. Also, please don't just shove everything in there and panic when you can't find your history in mount stationary! If your locker is neat and tidy, you will have quick and easy access to any books you may need. I also suggest buying a lock for your locker if your school doesn't provide it. Seriously. You don't want to end up with someone else's half eaten banana in there. It happens.

Tip number three is to work out what you will wear the night before, and not just on the first week. I did this all year last year and trust me, I could have slept in another half hour most days! It's also good to prepare your breakfast the night before, so you can eat it on the go!

The 4th tip is to use apps on your device to help you make flash cards, to translate or to plan. Here are some recommendations for you to check out. (All are free except for "clear")
~ Quizlet (makes flash cards, helps you study
~ MyScript calculator (calculates math problems from handwriting)
~ iTranslate (with over 90 languages, it's sure to help your French)
~ Photomath (take a picture of a maths problem, and it'll solve it for you)
~ Clear (makes lists etc. it's really useful so check it out)
~ myhomework student planner (as the name suggests, it's a planner)
~ 30/30 (helps you allot time for studying and homework)
~ MindSnacks (language app, helps you learn French, Spanish, German,  Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and Italian, with more to come)

Hope this helps you prepare for the new school year, and remember to study, but don't over work yourself. And remember you don't have to go overboard. You've made it through the year before without help and tips, so just don't stress out.
We wish you the best of luck!

Hugs and kisses, 
Xx Beccy

How to: Organise your wardrobe

Hey Reader/s, 

It's me, Beccy!

The other day I had a MASSIVE clean out of my closet, and when I say massive I mean it was empty and my floor was covered in piles of rubbish. I was (eventually!) able to sort this out though, but it got me thinking that there are some simple way you can save space and also decide what to throw out!

Now, if you're anything like me you have a place in the bottom of your closet or a shelf inside your wardrobe that you just shove anything that you can't be bothered to actually put away. So, I'll help you deal with that first, and in a few simple steps your shelf/bottom of the closet will be spick and span.

Step 1. The first thing you're going to want to do is empty your closet onto your floor. Just all of it. Then you should sort them into 3 piles: A. Keep Pile B. Give Away Pile C. Throw Away Pile. It's pretty self explanitory. Don't keep unnecessary things, only things you need, love or aren't going to be shoved straight back in the closet.

Step 2. Get a large bin bag and put everything in the Throw Away Pile into it, and take that out of the room so you don't trip over it. Put other things such as broken jewellery, old school books, etc in too. Sort out the Give Away pile, thinking about who you will give it to, a younger cousin or family friend perhaps? If you don't know anyone who will want it you could always take it to a charity shop or try to sell it online or in a garage sale. Sort it into labelled boxes and bags. 

Step 3. You should be left with only your Keep Pile. Anything you want to keep but aren't going to use in the next couple of months should be packed tightly away in a box, so you know where it is when you need it. Anything you will be using in the near future should be put in desk drawers or other easily accessible places.

So you've cleared the clutter of the stuff, now it's time to clear old clothes out. 

(Tip: Once you're done, turn all the hangers the same way round. When you wear the item for the first time after the cleanout, turn the hanger the opposite way around, and make sure it always faces that way. Next year, the hangers that haven't been turned are the ones with the clothes you haven't worn all year... time to say goodbye!)

Step 1. Try on any clothes you suspect are either a bit worn or the wrong size. If they don't fit, give them away, if they're worn and have holes in them, throw them out. 

Step 2. To decide which clothes to keep out of the ones that fit, if you can't answer yes to any of these three questions, you should give it to someone who will appreciate it: Do I love it? Do I need it? Do I look great in it? I use this method and find it very effective, especially when I'm in a store trying on new clothes.

Step 3. Organise your closet according to the season, the items you wear most often and the outfit combinations.

I really hope I helped, I know how annoying it can really be to have to sort out so much stuff!

Hugs and Kisses,

Beccy XX