Monkey World

Last weekends weather was so BEAUTIFULLY SUNNY.... that during the week my friends and I arranged to go to Monkey World, Dorset. This weekend we were unsure if it was going to rain as the weather forecast said it was going to pour down... But we didn't take any notice of the threat of rain and decided to go. We were lucky that it didn't rain but the weather was bloody freezing!! 

I'm a massive animal lover, so the thought of a zoo being open to the public that's based on a rescue organisation has my vote everytime. 

Monkey World is full of... Yup you've guessed it... Monkeys... 250+ primates that have been lucky enough to be given a new lease of life (plus the best adult playgrounds around) It's amazing to read the unbelievable shocking story's of how the monkeys were kept before they were rescued by Monkey World that have managed to give them a loving, fun, caring home. As I walked around the park I was really upset to see the reality of the size of some cages these primates once lived in day and night in laboratories. 

Behind the old cages these monkeys once called home situate their new homes with sooo much more space full of ropes to swing on, baskets to sleep in and trees to climb and monkey friends to play with. 

It's such a lovely day out for all the family and Monkey World even has its own TV program which I believe is called Monkey Business which I grew up watching! Even better you can also adopt a monkey at the rescue centre. 

Have you ever been to Monkey World? Hope you've had a lovely weekend. Love Katie xXx

What's in our makeup bags?

Today I would like to know "WHATS IN YOUR MAKEUP BAG!" It's payday and every month I love going out to buy a new lipstick or new eyeshadow! I find it such an exciting experience. I'm a nosey person.. And to be honest... Who isn't? I love people watching in a restaurant or even better being nosey online and looking at other peoples recent makeup purchases. I love looking on Instagram at all the makeup pictures and seeing new makeup items! What's your most favourite product in your makeup bag this week? Here's a few of mine that I totally love and shall definitely go out to purchase again when they've sadly run out.... 

Have a lovely weekend. 

Love Katie xxx

Longleat Safari park

This week I took my boyfriend to Longleat Safari Park for his birthday. All my family and a lot of my friends have been to Longleat before and kept telling me how fun it was to DRIVE through the animal safari park...

We had an AMAZING day!!!! I have never been to a zoo before that was so interactive with the animals. We held a REAL snake (you can hold a trantular too if your not scardy pants like us) took selfies with penguins, stroked stingrays, fed birds that land on your shoulders and rode a boat to see a gorilla on its own island with HD SKY TV! Yup.. You didn't read that wrong, a silver back gorilla with his own tv... Apparently sponge bob square pants is his favourite tv program. 

The safari its self was breath taking, such an amazing experience. It took us just over three hours to drive around as it was HUGE!! We saw Giraffes, Zebras, Lions, Cheetahs, Monkeys, Deer, Tigers, Rhinos and so much more... 

Iv never been so close the half these animals before.. With only the car window separating a us, obviously with range keepers in 4x4s watching for safety. You get given a complimentary cd to listen too whilst driving around describing how each animal survives in each closure. My favourite part was the monkey enclosure, they jumped on our car and had a free cheeky ride around... Be aware they did steel the radio ariel, but it was totally worth it as they were naughty, very entertaining, yet so much fun! 

It's such a fabulous day out with no moment to spare, there was a maze we totally got lost in, apparently it's the worlds longest maze...! We managed to find the middle with lots of giggles and saying "We've already been this way" we did eventually find the middle and hadn't realised how massive the maze is until you see the view. The only thing we didn't get too do was Longleat house itself as we ran out of time, but it's a perfect excuse to visit again! An amazing day out, can't wait to go back! 

What did you get up too over Easter? 

Love Katie xxxx

Hello April

.. HOORAY! Spring is finally here!

Pinch, punch... First of the month (no returns) aha! 

Chapter 4 of 12... HELLO APRIL

Happy April Everybody! Spring is finally here after a long cold winter. I feel so much happier, more positive and feel like I have a new release of energy in the spring time and can wave goodbye to the SAD winter hormones. I think we all look forward to the cold winter days ending and the beautiful warmer weather starting to make an appearance. We can ditch them large over sized wolly jumpers for our large oversized sunglasses, ditch the boots for ballet shoes and sandles, cosy nights in turn into a glass of wine in the garden watching the sun go down. Spring is just wonderful...

Here are my top 10 reason why I love spring. 

1. Day light saving, feel like I can fit more into my days off

2. Spring clean. Clean room, clean mind.

3 Easter... I'm a massive chocolate lover, Yummy!!

4. Smell of freshly cut grass

5. Flowers in full bloom, popping out left, right and centre

6. Baby lambs in the fields on the way to work

7. Wind in my hair, cruising in my Peugeot 206cc with the roof down 

8. Big sunglasses, the bigger, the better!

9. An evening jog alone in the country lanes listening to the birds sing their hearts out.

10. Picnics in the park, feeding the ducks in the river in my village

What are your reason for loving the spring? Enjoy making new memories... Have a wonderful April

Love Katie xxx