TOP 4: Underrated YouTubers

YouTube is bigger than ever and I am constantly discovering new channels with interesting and exciting content. However, which such a huge variety of channels now available, there can be an overwhelming amount of choice and it's becoming harder to make yourself as known as some of the big names which dominate audiences in different domains. Here are some of the YouTubers I adore and would recommend to anyone in search of new online content!

ONE | Meghan Hughes

Meghan's channel is the most recent that I have discovered but I fell in love with her personality straight away. She is so welcoming and funny, that her videos make you feel like you're talking face-to-face. Her relatable content and personality makes you feel as though she is your big sister, giving advice and having fun whilst doing it! It's clear Meghan loves what she does and her positive vibes really make it enjoyable to watch. Her videos vary, from makeup to lifestyle to spirituality, all of which are right up my street and, her care-free nature and quirky style makes her different from any other beauty guru I've watched - often wearing little or no makeup and standing up for fresh-faced beauty! If you're having a bad day or want a fun, bubbly YouTuber to add to your list, definitely visit her channel!

Click HERE for her channel!

TWO | MegSays

Meg is one of the sweetest people I've come across on YouTube and her soft, kind nature really makes her content so enjoyable. As a lover of all things beauty, Meg's videos revolve around makeup, beauty and fashion, yet not in the overly-produced and set-up ways of a lot of other beauty girls online. Often with a cup of tea in one hand, Meg sits in front of the camera and chats about different products as well as lifestyle topics. Suffering from a chronic illness, Meg spills love and happiness from her videos, channeling self-love and appreciation for the life we have. Not only is she adorable to watch, she is also very inspiring and feels like she could be your best friend. Her honesty and simple videos are an amazing change from the high-production of many beauty gurus, so watch her channel and I'm sure you'll love her personality as much as I do.

Click HERE for her channel!

THREE | Simply_Kenna

I'm not sure how I stumbled across McKenna's channel but her look, her vibes and her content really stands out from the crowd. Like a little pixie, McKenna has cute content ranging from DIYs to makeup to spirituality. Being a buddhist, McKenna seeks to envelope her audience in love and positive messages. She talks about topics that melt your heart and seek to drive you to a better way of living. Her love for animals, the earth and the people on it is passionate and inspiring, and even better, her personality is honest and likeable; she never kids to be an expert on anything, which I think makes her even more inspiring. Her voice is soothing and, particularly in her new poetry series, her videos are relaxing and calming, away from the hustle and bustle of many channels that fill the internet. It's clear she makes the content she loves and so, it's nicer to watch someone love what they do. For a passionate and positive channel that never fails to deliver, subscribe to this beauty!

Click HERE for her channel!

FOUR | Rose Ellen Dix (and Rosie) 

When I tried to explain Rose and Rosie's videos to Luke, my boyfriend, I realised 'they just sit there and talk and they're hilarious' didn't really sound like much, but, without a doubt, I can't watch wives Rose and Rosie without laughing. Their channel holds similar values to that of daily vloggers, in the sense they don't have a topic or script and just place themselves in front of the camera. However, where Rose and Rosie differ, is that they don't follow themselves around, but rather sit and chat about the things that spring to mind and funny stories and ideas they want to share. Their videos are so easy to watch and natural, completely breaking down a barrier between creator and consumer to show they are just like us. Bouncing off each other, this couple are sure to brighten your day and, if anyone can make just talking to the camera interesting, it's these two. What's more, they're pushing LGBT positivity too, which just makes me love them even more. I was lucky enough to bump into them at the cinema about a month ago and they are just as lovely and genuine in-person as in their videos online. A channel unlike any other, Rose and Rosie are simply comedy gold without even trying, which somehow makes it even better!

Click HERE for their channel!

So these are YouTube channels I would recommend in a heartbeat. Hope you check them out and show them as much love as I do!

~ Becca ~ 

25 Things To Do This Summer | #4 Summer Bike Ride

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I used to love riding my bike but, since falling off several years ago, I was too scared to pick up a bike and go cycling again. I didn't even have a bike to encourage me to face my fear and do the activity that I used to love so much. When my friends invited me out on cycle rides, my excuses merely related to my lack of owning a bike than my lack of confidence. A friend of my Nana's had given her a bike that she bought but just hadn't used, asking her to give it a new home. With a positive frame of mind, the bike soon became mine and I was excited to take it out for a ride once exams had finished and summer had begun.

My best friend loves going out on cycle rides and phoned me up a few days ago, asking if I wanted to join her. No excuses now, I thought. I accepted, not only because I was excited to ride a bike again but also to tick the first thing off my 25 Things To Do This Summer list. We set out one afternoon, unsure of what we would uncover on this little adventure.

We cycle down a local cycle track, continued through a housing estate and onto another cycle track. We then faced an overgrown footpath that seemed to take hours to navigate. The nettles hung over the path and, as Hannah cycled on ahead, I could barely see her through all the green leaves that hindered our cycling. Although slightly scary and overwhelming, particularly for me having just reclaimed my confidence on a bike, the end result was worth it. We discovered a little field, littered with sheep and a beautiful river. It was so peaceful to sit there and watch the animals, the soothing sound of the running water a perfect accompaniment for the scenery.

It was so nice to spend a day trying something new. Although I started shaky, I never realised how much I had missed cycle rides and just going on an adventure to see where you end up. Today, we're so focused around technology, sitting on our laptops and smartphones, oblivious to the simple activities with which we can still have a great time. If I've learnt anything from this little outing it's that, although it's easy to stay in your own comfort zone and stick to the things you know you enjoy, taking up an old hobby might surprise you and open up a new window of experiences, even if it's just for a day.

So, when's the last time you did something for the first time?

- Becca x

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