14May
13 Ways you can deal with gym intimidation
Gym intimidation is real. If you’re a newbie working out and you’re feeling overwhelmed when going to the gym, this is the post for you! Taking your first steps at
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11Feb
10 Ways You Can Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day
Loving yourself is the first step in anything you do. In order to have a successful relationship with others, first, you’ll have to learn how to practice self-love. These tips
08Feb
I’m back! Sometimes life takes unexpected turns
Hello fellow readers! I’ve missed you so very much… After 8 months of posting nearly weekly on this blog, my life took a turn and I had to take a
07Sep
6 Tips To Buy Less Things & Start Your Sustainable Journey
Tips that will help you buy less things, and be more mindful of what you purchase! It is clear that compulsive buying is unsustainable for our lives & the planet,
30Jul
A Beautiful weekend horseback riding In the mountains
Hello everyone! I’ve decided to start making posts about my travelling and weekend trips since I always take my camera & have so many amazing photos from them! It was
17Jul
Best Beauty Swaps You Should Make This Summer
Summer is here, which means our beauty routines change & we find new ways of applying products. This post is going to be about the best beauty swaps you can
21Jun
Dreamy Picnic Essentials: How To Pack The Perfect Picnic
Thinking about what picnic essentials you need for the perfect date or gathering with your friends? Picnics take a bit of planning beforehand, so making a checklist is the best
14Jun
How To Be More Productive Without Adding Stress Into Your Life
How can you be more productive without adding stress? And I don’t mean only in your work, I’m also talking about your personal life. Nowadays, the lifestyles we live can
28May
The Best Summer Hair Accessories You’ll Want To Wear This Year
I’ve recently bought these super cute on-trend summer hair accessories. Accessories are the best way to complete a look. I believe they transform an outfit and make it look luxurious.
17May
10 Good Habits That Will Improve & Change Your Life
Making daily or weekly habits can actually improve your life, by helping you achieve your goals or bettering your mental health. Being kinder and taking care of ourselves is so
11May
A Vintage Find: The Perfect Leather Coat
Guys, I found the perfect vintage leather coat! I never really got into thrift shopping before, even though I live near Barcelona and there are plenty of shops around. Some
30Apr
20 Random Facts About Me
Hi! As you may or may not know, I’m Maya. Founder, blogger, director, or whatever you want to call it, of By Maya Z! I’ve been writing posts for a
23Apr
Budget-friendly Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2021
Mother’s day is approaching, and you might be thinking about gifting something special, but you have no idea what to buy. In this post, I’m going to show some special
16Apr
15 Inspirational Spring Quotes that’ll uplift your spirit
Spring, the season of new beginnings. In this post, I’ve created images of 15 inspirational spring quotes that’ll uplift your spirit! I love this season, flowers start to blossom, the
13Apr
Spring 2021 Affordable Casual Everyday Outfit Ideas
Spring is here, good weather is near, time to change up your wardrobe! It’s the perfect time to start wearing more tops, fewer jumpers, & especially more colour! In this
27Mar
Staying Positive Whilst Isolating & My Experience Having Covid-19
I was thinking about what to write for this week’s post, and I didn’t feel inspired at all because I’ve been isolating in my room. This has made it difficult
08Mar
Happy International Women’s Day + A Gift For You To Celebrate
Happy International Women’s Day! A day to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness on gender equality. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #ChooseToChallenge. It indicates that a
05Mar
Outfit Inspiration From February
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Hello
26Feb
15 Skincare Mistakes to Avoid If You Want Better Skin
If you’re reading this you probably already have a set skincare routine, with products you know and love. But skincare is not only about the products you use on a
16Feb
How to Make Pancakes, An Easy Recipe
HAPPY PANCAKE DAY! 🥞 If you’re not reading this on pancake day, no problem because any day is a good day to make pancakes! This is going to be a
09Feb
10 Non-Cheesy Valentine’s Day Date Ideas (Covid Free)
Valentine’s day is approaching, & you might be wondering what to do with your significant other (or with yourself if you’re single!). These are not easy times with coronavirus still
19Jan
How to make a vision board That actually works for 2021
Do you want to know how to manifest your dreams this year? This blog post is all about why making a vision board can help you achieve your goals. I’ll
28Nov
Support Small & Local Business
Now more than ever, it’s important to support local and small businesses especially after the BlackFriday sales, where multinational retailers dominate the market. That is why #SmallBusinessSaturday was born. This
31Oct
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Halloween is my favorite festivity, probably because when I was a kid my family would throw a fun party every year where I could invite my friends. We would play
09Sep
Some items I picked up this summer
Hello! Hope you’re having a great September (even though we have you-know-what happening in the world). In this post, I’m going to show you some items I have purchased and
30Jul
paddle surf in costa brava, Spain
Hello! Yesterday I went paddle surfing with a friend in Tossa de Mar, which is in the Costa Brava in Cataluña. We used my friend’s inflatable paddle board which she
14Jul
First supper post-quarantine Outfit
Yaay! First outfit and first supper post-quarantine! I’m happy to say that the strict quarantine we’ve been doing since March here in Spain was finally lifted after (more or less)
12May
The Best No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
I bring you the easiest, fastest, yummiest way to make a cheesecake. Serves 3-4, takes 15 minutes to prepare and 1 hour or more of fridge time. I’ll get straight
27Apr
Amazing and easy carrot cake recipe
Preparation: 15-20 minutes Oven Time: 45-50 minutes Hello guys, I haven’t posted in a while, I know. The thing is, I read somewhere the best thing for a blog is
08Apr
Affordable Skincare Products For This Quarantine
Hello everyone! I haven’t posted in a while, I’ve been trying to customize this blog with a new theme and it’s been a bit hard, but I think it’s been
26Mar
10 Ways To Stay Busy During A Quarantine
Hello! As you already know we’re living in a crazy unknown situation that we haven’t lived in before, due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is taking over the world. I
22Mar
Café con leche
I love Saturdays, they’re my favorite day of the week. The other day I went out for a coffee with my mum, and after taking one hundred photos these are
