Top 10 Ways To Add Sparkle To Everyday Life
Top 10 Ways To Add A Little Bit of Sparkle To Everyday Life
Sponsored post in association with American Express®
I’m not sure if you are agree, but I feel like we are “rewarding” ourselves with little things far more. I wouldn’t call these “guilty pleasures”, they are more like everyday perks that add a little bit of sparkle to our lives.
It’s not just milestone moments like booking a trip of a lifetime or putting a deposit down on a house that are making us happy, sometimes spending on something as small as a lipstick on our lunch hour or a coffee on route to work can truly add a little sparkle to our lives. The current trend for “everyday treats” is on the rise.
A recent survey by American Express** revealed that Brits treat themselves to a little treat, on average 3 times a week, with one in six (17%) doing so at least once a day. I expect I fall into that bracket!
Brit’s official Top 10 treats are:
1 Ordering a takeaway (30%)
2 Reading a book (27%)
3 Going out for dinner (26%)
4 Watching a favourite film or TV show (23%)
5 Having a lie in (22%)
6 Going to the pub or bar (19%)
7 Eating ice cream (18%)
8 Having a bath (16%)
9 Buying a new item of clothing or pair of shoes (16%)
10 Going to the cinema (14%)
It’s so true, because a lot of the things I do fitted in nicely with the findings. That’s why I’ve teamed up with American Express to share some of my top every day perks. I’d love to hear what yours are too?? Please leave me a comment below!
Being a lover of fashion and style, I love giving myself a little mid week treat, be it shoes or a gorgeous new perfume to boost my mood.
Pampering
Being kind to yourself is such an important thing to do and something I think we often forget. It’s so good for our bodies and minds to occasionally be pampered and looked after. Book in for a relaxing massage or simply enjoy an indulgent bath at home for free. Bliss!
Food and drink
Two of life’s greatest pleasures are food and drink. From little everyday treats like a coffee from the local deli on route to work, to enjoying breakfast in bed on the weekend to going for dinner and drinks with friends and family, I love spending time over food and really enjoying it.
And my top 2 treats, being a travel blogger are indulging in an ice cream and hitting the beach, even better if it’s both at the same time!
Which is exactly what I’m off to do now. See you next time guys.
Bon Voyage xx
Everyday Perks with American Express
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Its range of Cards are packed with ways to get more from your everyday spending; from Membership Rewards® points that can be used to treat yourself to virtually anything (and that never expire) to discounts at top restaurants and hotels, money back on everyday purchases, or collecting frequent flyer miles to help you get on your next getaway sooner. To find out more about how American Express can help you get more out of every day, visit amex.co.uk/whyamex
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* Selected Cards only. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.
** Research conducted by Opinium for American Express from a representative sample of 2,000 adults (22nd – 26th September 2017).
Promoter: American Express Services Europe Limited has its registered office at Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX, United Kingdom. It is registered in England and Wales with Company Number 1833139 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
What a lovely blogpost! Although I wouldn’t consider reading books and eating ice-cream a treat. It’s more like a everyday necessity to survive for me. Or maybe I am just treating myself to much haha
There’s no such thing as too much! You go for it xx
This is a very inspiring articles and beautiful pictures, too. It put me in the mood to do all these thing r-i-g-h-t n-o-w!!
If these are the ways people treat themselves then I probably do this every day. Usually it’s eating something indulgent, watching my favourite TV show or buying something x
My top everyday perks probably are taking a nap, eating snacks and watching Korean novela. Everytime I earn from my blog I treat myself with a manicure, pedicure and shopping.
Oh yes, “Treat Yoself!”
Although Reading a Book definitely is not just a guilty pleasure for me, it is a real Necessity haha!
Awesome pampering and hitting the beach with ice cream! Perfect life I would say if we add those little sparks sometimes .
I have to admit, I like to treat myself that often, too – and I’m not a brit :) I love the beach here (I live in Florida), but I’m also a dining out fanatic with a taste for nice clothing.
Our lives could all use a bit more sparkle! So important to treat yourself and enjoy life’s little pleasures.
I have two little kids, so my biggest “treat yo’self” has been the days when they go to preschool and instead of working or doing chores, I do something for me, like get my haircut, go for a run or just lay around and read the entire internet, ha! And, ok, endlessly researching trips I want to take =-D
Oh how lovely! Yes I’m a big trip researcher too!
I think it is important to treat ourselves to something special. I like to have a massage done once a month. This weekend I am treating myself to some shopping for new winter clothes.
My wife is a big fan of your pictures and posts and this is no different! She loves the ensembles too!
I can definitely relate, especially with the beach and icecream. I wish I lived somewhere near the beach because I feel I’d always love it.
My daily life is horrible. Studying all day makes me feel really depressed. I guess I should do something to improve my daily routine. Thanks for your advice
Yes just a little pick me up, nip out for coffee with a friend or even a walk in the park I find often helps! Something outdoors breathing fresh air always helps to lift my mood, hope you feel better xx
Yes. You deserve to reward yourself when you are celebrating something. Good for you. Those shoes with the colorful heel are so sexy. I love your black dress. Very nice!
You totally deserve to reward yourself when you are celebrating something like that! Great job! Ps. I Love your heels!
Thank you! you too xx
I love the title of this post! These all seem like lovely ideas, some which I have never thought of before!sarah
Oooh! I love ice cream and the beach, too! Those two things are my happy pill/place!
I totally agree, in small ways from time to time ourselves deserves a treat. Either be a good warm bath or a visit to a gym, something that we fond doing so, delight and excite us. I have my weekly treats in spa, that truly revitalize and recharge me – making myself ready for another week.
NYC post..my best part was the food.part
I agree xx
Very inspiring post and beautiful pictures! :)
Why thank you xx
Ahaaaa! Something new and refreshing to read after a long time. You look gorgeous My favourite is ice cream and beach. Beautifully captured every photos.
And sponsored post by American expressway wow!! I wish I could…someday
Oh thanks so much! Ice cream right :)
Oh yesss, treating yourself is the best! I love to try new coffee shops or restaurants at least once a week.
Great post :)
I had an AMEX card when I was 16 and it’s the best gift my parents gave me. Fast forward decades later, I still like it. I love treating myself to shopping and vacationing.
it’s always nice to give yourself a treat.. it’s a like a token that you reward to yourself after all the hard work and stressful days you had! Me, I used to treat myself with lots of food and travel! That’s my way of pampering hehe
Unfortunately for my waistline, food and drinks have been my go to reward. I need to work on pampering the outer me too
A little massage or a cinema trip always do wonders for me xx
You are beautiful. I love the ideas, but you sparkle yourself already! :)
Thank you you too xx
My new goal is to add lots of sparkles in my life. I’d totally indulge in ice cream and just buying new pairs of shoes.
How wonderful! I hope you do xx
I think we should always treat ourselves. We all have so much going on in life, a little treat here and there doesnt hurt.
Beautiful post! I think going to the cinema is my favorite!! well, having a bath and going out for dinner are also great ideas!!! Thanks for sharing
you are most welcome, enjoy the cinema x
Yes. I love to sparkle and treat myself. You don’t have to spend outside of your budget to treat yourself right. AE helps!
Oh wow. Complete luxurious treat! I agree with top 1 to 5. It’s great to treat yourself without thinking about financials.
Yes they don’t all need to be paid for, nice to have some freebie treats too xx
Self care is so important and I like how you tied it to “rewards.” As I was scrolling through this I thought about how often I reward myself in a week an it isn’t often enough. If I do, it is usually with food/drink and I’m not sure that’s healthy! I need to find other ways to reward myself… your ways of reward are pretty awesome. Not much of a shopper, but pampering myself in some way each week is a start.
I really think you should!!we all need to remind ourselves to show ourselves a bit of care and love sometimes!! xx
Since I cannot travel when I want to, (or need to), the only way I can treat myself is to have ice cream! Oh, and new underwear and socks makes me feel happy too. I am a very easy to please person. :)
I hope you enjoy your icecream xx
Wow what a treat! Taking care of your self is the best thing anyone can do. I sometimes treat myself to a Spa and massage session.
Taking time for yourself is the best thing you could day. Thanks for sharing these tips. I usually dont get time out but this could be great time to start
Hi Pooja,
I defo think you should do something to be good to yourself today!
Enjoy xx
I’m surprised that “reading a book” is considered a treat – I would have thought that a lot of people who like to read would do this anyway… But I definitely agree with your “sparkley” indulgent treats, especially the pampering ;) I like to treat myself to a new trip, I love travelling x
Love this post! Beautiful pictures
Xxx, Eva
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My favourite way to treat myself is something new from Lush and a nice hot bath. I never thought about reading as a way to treat myself but I do that quite often too!
I think every time I travel, I try to find a reason to get a massage. Not being extra, I just like a good pampering
I totally agree with you! Rather than having a monotonous life surrounded by prejudiced thoughts and opinions by others, one must take out some time for him or herself to treat with best of things they like. Inspiring post! loved all the images as well :)
You are looking stunning and really your post just added the sparkle in my day. Love to read your post and share it with my other co bloggers.
I can’t travel a lot even if I want to but we have a tight budget and the best way to treat myself is to eat ice cream and have a grocery shopping.
These are great! I love ordering takeout hahaha! With a nice glass of wine. Yes!
This is such an inspiring article. Loved all your pictures, and this makes me to do something for myself too. :D
I love nothing better than treating myself to a night of pamper and a hot bath filled with Aromatherapy Associates, is just the start.