My Life as a New Mama – 6 Month Update

My Life as a New Mama – 6 Month Update

Six months is such a massive milestone and I'm so happy that Alfie and I have survived this new life adventure this far.  Aiden now looks like a proper little boy and has such a cheeky character. This is such a fun age and quite a busy one, there have been lots...

Favourite Time of Year

Favourite Time of Year

Everything feels so fresh and new at this time of year, I really do love it.  I think that after Christmas, spring has to be my next second favourite time of the year. There are lots of cute newborn lambs and calves in the fields around us and we were...

Energy Boosting Sunshine Green Smoothie

Energy Boosting Sunshine Green Smoothie

If you follow my Instagram feed, then you may know that I've been addicted to my green smoothies recently.  In the winter time, I still love them but tend to steer clear of them as it's far too cold.   Now that the weather has improved I've lapped up...

How I Refound My Running Mojo

How I Refound My Running Mojo

I've never been a natural runner, but I've always liked getting out there and giving it my best shot.  Being a fair-weather runner and now that the weather is better I've made more of an effort to work runs into my weekly routine.  Fair enough, the more...

Making the Most of It

Making the Most of It

I will never get tired of this view.  Our huge magnolia tree sits directly outside of our bedroom window and I always like to take a few moments every day when it's in flower to take in its beauty.  Sadly, the leaves have since sprouted since taking this...

10 Reasons to Not Skip Health Checks

10 Reasons to Not Skip Health Checks

Most of us don't look forward to health checks. We've got busy schedules, we've got kids around, we've got mild anxiety about what could be picked up on a health check so we don't go just in case. And we have the classic you feel fine, so why bother getting checked?...

Quality Over Quantity

Quality Over Quantity

Whilst working out, it goes without saying that we want to see results, whether that it's in how we look, our strength, muscle tone, endurance or general health.  We're all working out with an end goal in our minds and have different methods of how we hope to...

Mexican Chilli Bean Wraps

Mexican Chilli Bean Wraps

One of my favourite types of food to eat when the warmer weather hits is Mexican food.  With all the spices and zesty flavours, it just sings summer to me and I love how casual and unpretentious the food can be.  The cuisine is all about good honest friendly...