I can’t quite believe that I’m writing this post so soon!

July just flew by in a flash and I know that I keep repeating myself but this year speeding by like lightning.  I think the fact that I have been so busy this month has had something to do with it.  I’m telling you that it will be Christmas soon…but I have to deliver a baby boy before all of that. 🙂

The main focus for me this month was definitely rest and relaxation.  I never even dreamed that there would be so much to consider on the baby front and I was feeling a bit frazzled and overwhelmed when combining that with work too.  Alfie had the genius idea of booking a last-minute holiday, our last one together before the little man arrives!  It worked a treat.  Two restful and blissful weeks in the Mediterranean sunshine has really hit the spot.  I now feel a lot more focused on what I want and how to approach the labour and impending mama-hood. The holiday was definitely the calm before the beautiful storm – full holiday recap coming up soon!

I’m so chuffed that Celery and Cupcakes has been short listed for Best Food Blog in the 2014 Cosmopolitan Blog Awards!!!  I’m so excited and incredibly thankful for all of your support.  It would be totally amazing if you could vote.  You can access the voting form here and I’m on page 9…eek!

I shared some wonderful recipes on the blog too, like my Peanut Butter Cup Protein Brownies, Strawberry and Mango Sunshine Salad, Strawberry, Mango & Coconut Chia Sundae and my Salted Almond Butter Flapjacks.

My favourite posts from July:

Blogiversary Month: sponsored posts and blogging

Making healthier choices whilst on holiday…but still having your cake and eating it!

Meal planning tips & FREE downloadable weekly meal planner

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August looks set to be another busy month for me.  As I mentioned earlier this month I have some business development plans in the pipeline that will affect my blog and I’m helping Alfie develop his business too.  There are also other major projects such as a bit of DIY around the house to prepare for my munchkin, my maternity shoot, packing my hospital bag, birthing classes and breast-feeding course too…phew!  

After my holiday I definitely don’t want to feel overwhelmed again, so will be concentrating on making some time for myself as I do tend to let work dominate sometimes. There’s a lot of exciting things coming up and I cannot wait to get stuck in!

How was July for you?  Do you have any exciting plans for August?