I’m going to start this post in the very typical fashion of saying, I can’t believe how fast May went by and it only seems like yesterday that I was writing my April recap post. It’s been another brilliant month for me, despite it starting on a bad note it did get better.
My theme rather than word for the month was DREAM BIG, not letting my fears hold me back and behind the scenes I have made some decisions that are a whole new direction for me. Sorry to be so annoyingly cryptic, but I don’t want to reveal anything until everything is set in stone. Also, I’ve worked hard on my online portfolio, working with some new clients, growing my blog and revenue by being bold and taking that leap of faith by dreaming big and then even bigger.
Earlier in the month I thought I would treat myself to a little healthy living haul from a new to me website called Clean Snax. Surprisingly, I haven’t eaten all of these snack bars yet and the jars of almond butter haven’t evaporated into thin air or should that be inhaled by moi. I do like a good foodie haul and this stash was full of some firm favourites of mine.
As part of my haul, I also treated myself to a spiraliser, something that I’ve lusted over for ages. I’m so glad that I finally took the plunge and bought one because I’ve spiralisd the hell out of every vegetable in the fridge since – it would seem that I’m obsessed!
We had some gorgeous sunny days last month and it was a great chance to get out in the garden and start getting it ready for summer. I bought some beautiful bedding plants to add a splash of colour and Alfie did all the manly stuff like paint the decking. There was an ice cream van at the garden centre that I took advantage of and had my first ice cream of the year.
Last month I started the Couch to 5K training programme and have really enjoyed getting stuck in. I’m just loving running at the moment and I can easily see it becoming a passion of mine. My Race for Life event is only 6 weeks away and I’m very excited and want to enter some more races this summer to keep this running bug going.
Of course, a major thing for me last month was revamping the blog, which has been so well received by you all. Thank you for all of your lovely comments on the redesign and I’m really happy that you like it. I’m still tweaking bits here and there, but essentially it’s done. Another big thing was my first newsletter making its way into your inboxes I was really nervous when I clicked send, but so glad that I took that leap. I also started creating a bundle of recipes for my first E-book that I’m working on that will be exclusive to email subscribers, you can sign up here!
In other news, my guest post over on the Clipper Teas blog went live all about the power of nature and it ability to heal, which you can read here.
You all seemed to love my Matcha Tea Energy Balls recipe, it is really a delicious afternoon pick me up if you haven’t tried it already. I also blogged an easy and simple lunch idea with my Loaded Pitas with Roasted Vegetable Salad recipe too. There is another delicious recipe coming up on the blog later this week so look out for that, but in the meantime check out my newly organised recipe page, I’m still busy admiring it!
FAVOURITE POSTS FROM AROUND THE WEB
- One Size Doesn’t Fit All: How to Find the Best Health and Fitness Routine for You – just awesome!
- What’s More Important: Exercise Or Sleep?
- My Life as a New Mama – 7 Month Update
- Drink Wine, Eat Ice Cream & 5 Other Things I Want My Kids To See Me Do – basically setting a positive and healthy example for children where food and life in general are concerned.
- Healthy Living Haul
- 5 Simple Changes to Become a Healthier and Happier You
MOMENTS THAT MADE MY HEART SING
- Getting into Breaking Bad…we’re officially obsessed!
- Aiden to sleeping in his cot the night through
- My Nan turning 80 years old
- Getting Aiden’s hand and footprints set in clay and his underwater photo shoot
- Sunshine!
- Adorable baby clothes
- Seeing my little man become increasingly more mobile
- My spiraliser – did I mention that I love it already?
- Lots of cake
- Making progress with my running
- Alfie just being totally amazing no matter what!
My word for June is PLAN, we’re in the middle of setting a date for Aiden’s christening this summer and I’m really looking forward to organising that and a big celebration afterwards. I’m planning on getting the majority of my E-book written and finished this month, which I’m very excited about. Also, with my cryptic message at the beginning of the post I have a lot of planning to do for that too, which could mean some big changes for us and I really hope that we can pull it off.
HOW WAS APRIL FOR YOU? ANY MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS?WHAT WORD WOULD YOU LIKE TO SET FOR JUNE?
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Sounds like a great month! I’ve been lusting after a spiraliser for a while now, I think I might have to treat myself this month!
You really should! I love mine and have used it so much since buying it.
I’m looking to forward to hear what your exciting plans are 🙂
All in due course! 🙂
I seriously need to get on and buy both of those cook books! I love staying with my boyfriend as I bought him a spiralizer a while back and we always make recipes from http://www.inspiralized.com!
I am hoping he will return the favour and buy me one for my birthday in August!
Rosie
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I’ve seen that recipe book before and have been thinking about adding it to my Amazon wishlist. I hope you get your own spiraliser soon. 🙂
Looking at the weather today I can barely believe there was a time for ice cream!! Come on June, pull your socks up!
The sun finally came out in the afternoon. Apparently we are due a heat wave this week, not sure when though!
Sounds like May was a great month! What a fancy ice cream from an ice cream truck – ares are all prepackaged items.
It wasn’t a bad month! I hope June is kind to you. 🙂
It is finally warm enough here to enjoy some ice cream outside also! Let’s hope the warm weather continues.
Fingers crossed Scott! 🙂
Looks like you had a great month, I’m keen to try the couch to 5k so I’d love to hear more about your thoughts on it x
Oh, it’s a great starting point if you are looking to get into running. It starts off very gently to break you in. I’m on week 3 and loving it and can already tell that I’m making progress. 🙂
How is it June already? Sounds like your May was great – those snack bars look so good! x
I know the year is just flying by! 🙂 x
May was definitely an awesome month for you lovely, loved the blog re-design, the matcha snacks, the newsletter all good things can not wait to see what you heart in June
Thanks Miranda! I hope you have a fantastic June! 🙂
Have just placed an order with Clean Snax! Thanks for the recommendation.. I’ve been wanting to try Quest Bars for ages and didn’t want to order a full box. Also ordered a few other snacks too.
Thanks!
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Just bought a spiraliser also. Can’t wait to use it!
I’ve been trying to get more into the matcha tea myself! Interesting stuff lol… Love all the health benefits though!
sounds like you have had a very nice and eventful month. Love the blog design
I need to get a spiralizer!