On Wednesday I submitted my final ever university essay, bringing not just four years of degree study, but almost 15 years of education to an end… (unless I decide to do a panic Masters!) I’ve heard a lot of people say I’ve reached ‘the end of an era’: all the ups and downs I’ve experienced…
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Veganuary: Does it make any difference?
Read moreThe Veganuary campaign, encouraging people to try a vegan diet for the month, is under-way, with a record 385,000 people spanning 178 countries signed up . The TV adverts are out, restaurants are shouting about their new meat and dairy-free dishes, and campaigners are out in full force in social media; but can forgoing meat,…
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Giving a Voice to India’s Waste Pickers
Read moreGlobally, 300 million tons of plastic is produced each year – that’s the equivalent weight of the whole population of the world. Every year. While plastic is an amazingly versatile product, it is virtually indestructible, with a life span of over 1,000 years. Poor waste management coupled with human neglect has resulted in plastic pollution…
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Ashley Banjo’s Life Lessons
Read moreA few weeks ago I completed work experience with Bauer Media and whilst I was there I was given the opportunity to interview Dancing on Ice judge and Diversity member Ashley Banjo for Closer magazine. We spoke about what he’s learnt since rising to fame in 2009 when Diversity won Britian’s Got Talent. The interview…
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Happy Easter!
Read moreIt’s been an absolute age since I last jumped into the ol’ blogging world (where the last few months have whizzed off to?!) and I can’t believe we are already at the end of April! I’m currently on my placement year with The Body Shop and yesterday I worked out I only have about 35…
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2019 Goals
Read moreAfter the most amazing festive period spent with family and friends, it’s now time to get the new year into full swing! As it’s my first post in 2019, I thought it would be a good chance to share some reflections on 2018 and some goals for 2019. I have seen lots of templates floating…
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Sustainable Gift Guide
Read moreIn recent years, Christmas consumerism has become sustainability’s worst nightmare! From food wastage, to unrecyclable plastic packaging, to tress being cut down for decoration, this time of year can really take a toll on the environment. This year, I have become much more aware of my consumption usage and have been trying to cut down…
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Is HIIT Good for Loosing Weight? + Favourite HIIT Workout!
Read moreRecently, I started a full time job and therefore don’t have as much free-time as I used to, which has taken a toll on how I workout. Whilst I was researching ways to shorter my gym sessions, I discovered HIIT (High intensity interval training), which not only quick, but have a surprising amount of health…
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Best Alternative Advent Calendars 2018
Read moreWhilst the traditional chocolate advent will never grow old (because who doesn’t love a square of chocolate to start a cold winters day 😉 ), in this blog post I will be sharing the best food and drink alternative advent calendars for 2018! Over the past couple of years, non-chocolate advent calendars have taken the…
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Welcome to Loved By Megan
Read moreHi! Welcome to ‘Loved By Megan’, my little space on the internet to share all the things I love.. really accurate and creative website name right? 😉 Firstly, let me introduce myself; my name is Megan and I am studying for a degree in English Literature, and am currently on my placement year, working…
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