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Learning That Sleep Is The Most Important Form of Self Care

on September 5, 2018October 31, 2018

When I was 16 years old and an exchange student in Germany, my friends and I used to use the phrase "sleep when you're dead" all the time. We were ... View Post

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My 30th Birthday Party

on July 17, 2018October 31, 2018

In the months leading up to my 30th birthday, I would lie awake at night, riddled with the exact anxieties I honestly thought I'd skip in my 29th year. Watching ... View Post

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30 Things To Do Before You Turn 30 (Pt. 2)

on June 25, 2018October 31, 2018

I don't know if you've heard, but I'm turning 30 this year. That's a small joke because if you've ever visited this blog before, or if you follow me on ... View Post

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30 Things To Do Before You Turn 30 (Pt. 1)

on June 21, 2018October 31, 2018

I don't know if you've heard, but I'm turning 30 this year. That's a small joke because if you've ever visited this blog before, or if you follow me on ... View Post

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What to Shop for at Sephora: The Cult Must-Have Products

on April 23, 2018October 31, 2018

I'm not really a big one for shopping when I travel. I honestly plan so much of my trips around eating that there's hardly any time (or tbh, money) left ... View Post

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CLOSED | WIN A Pair of Earrings from Black Betty’s Pinky Swear Range

on April 22, 2018October 31, 2018

I’m a real sentimentalist, so I love a piece of jewellery with a story behind it. If, like me, you’d rather have a pair of earrings or a sparkly ring ... View Post

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5 Tips for buying the Perfect Pair of Jeans

on February 28, 2018October 31, 2018

I know I don't need to explain to any girl out there how hard it can be to find the perfect pair of jeans. I've literally been reduced to tears ... View Post

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My Top 10 Blogging Tips

on February 9, 2018June 3, 2019

When I started Tails Of A Mermaid back in 2010, I knew nothing about blogging. I remember Googling "how to start a WordPress blog" from my mom's bed and just ... View Post

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Reader Recommendations: 20 Books to Read in 2018

on January 19, 2018October 30, 2018

Happy 2018! It's been a little quiet over here as I took a much-needed break over Christmas and New Years to road trip the east coast of South Africa. Then ... View Post

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What to Pack for a Road Trip in South Africa

on January 19, 2018November 5, 2018 South Africa

With thousands of kilometres of (relatively) well-maintained roads, beautiful landscapes, diverse scenery and idyllic towns, South Africa is the road tripper's dream destination. It's hard to decide which part of ... View Post