How pretty is this Starbucks paper cup? It was the perfect amount of spring time prettiness to hold my very autumnal chai latte. I’m loving all the spring time loveliness about at the moment, especially the sunshine and blooms, definitely one of the highlights of April for me and despite some stressful moments, as a whole, it wasn’t a bad month.
WHAT I GOT UP TO IN APRIL
Now that we’re in a new season, I’m making a conscious effort to give my wardrobe a complete overhaul. One morning I was getting ready and didn’t like hardly anything I owned, definitely a sign that I need to do a major shopping haul. Rather than just buying anything, I’m working on the capsule wardrobe philosophy and will be restocking it with staples that I can mix and match. I’ve already started stocking up on several of these t-shirts from H&M in various colours – they’re so easy to throw on with skinny jeans and a scarf, which I love!
How could I forget about running the Reading Half Marathon! I’m was so relieved to finish and super excited all at the same time. As a team, we’ve raised nearly £2000 for Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society, two causes that are very close to our hearts.
Both Alfie and I have been really busy with work recently, so we’ve made sure that the weekends have been fully focused on quality family time. We’ve been out for some lovely meals, enter the white chocolate and raspberry tart above, and some lovely walks. We even ended up making a visit to a nearby farm to see the new spring lambs and other animals, Aiden was beside himself with happiness. We’ve just signed up to The National Trust, so cue lots more family fun days out.
Not only has my exercise been off this month after the half marathon, my eating has been off too. I can’t eat this way for too long though so throughout May, I’m making a conscious effort to make more plant-based meals to help balance things out. Meals like this beetroot and kale soup have really helped get me back on track.
Excitingly, I appeared on my first ever radio show on Share Radio with Sainsbury’s Magazine and Laura, chatting about all things breakfast – my favourite meal of every day!
FAVOURITE POSTS FROM AROUND THE WEB
- How To Refind Your Fitness Mojo
- This 15-Minute Morning Yoga Routine Wakes You Up Better Than Coffee
- 5 Tips to Help Shed Your Food Rut Habits
- Our Baby Led Weaning Journey
- Juicing vs. Blending: Discover the Difference & the Benefits
- 8 Delicious Breakfasts You Can Make the Night Before
- How to Deal with Toxic Crap on Social Media
- How to Set Goals & Why You Should
FAVOURITE PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH
1. Organic Winter Beetroot Soup with Curly Kale
I picked this up while shopping for groceries in Waitrose for a speedy lunch as it sounded gorgeous. I’ve never tried beetroot soup before, but this one definitely wins my vote.
2. Korres Vanilla Cinnamon Body Milk
I’ve been looking for a natural body butter for a while and I’ve tried Korres products before, so I knew that they’re really good quality. I love how this body cream smells and leaves my skin silky smooth.
3. Tea India Masala Chai Tea
Chai tea is my obsession and a great alternative to a regular breakfast tea. The deep spicy notes of the masala chai have become one of my favourites.
4. Madecasse Dark Chocolate 63% Salted Almond
Another Waitrose find, this salted almond chocolate tastes amazing! It’s has everything that I love about chocolate in it, sweet, salty and bitter.
Goals For May
Personally, I don’t really have any goals for May at all. It’s already looking like another busy month as we have 2 back to back weddings, which should be fun. I’m hoping that I’m going to be able to find more time to look after myself and relax this month.
I am loving the sound of the beetroot and kale soup x
Sounds like you had a good month! Congratulations on the half marathon!
– Elodie x
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congratulations on completing a half marathon! I did one four years ago now but it’s such an awesome achievement x
Congrats on the radio show! And the marathon- no wonder you’ve been eating more and resting up. You deserve it! xx
Great month! And congrats again for the half 🙂 Mm that tart sounds delicious! Yum. I’m more into white chocolate than I used to be – probably because I have such an out of control sweet tooth!
May for me is about getting back to sensible eating (post holiday!) and sensible saving of money (again post holiday!)
Oh I desperately need to join you with the wardrobe overhaul. When I get back from holiday I am going to completely clear them out!! Xx
Oh man, that cheesecake looks so good. Now my stomach is growling!
Great round-up post. 🙂 It’s a small world as my eldest son also ran the Reading half marathon!
Supporting cancer research and Alzheimer’s disease ate causes very close to my heart too.Love the idea of kale and beetroot juice.Sounds healthy looks tasty.
Congratulations again on the half- what a brilliant achievement! That tart looks lovely 🙂
Thanks Maria, I’m still surprised that I actually completed it.
I keep visiting Starbucks, and am yet to find one with those fab Spring paper cups! But anyway… Lovely round-up post. 🙂 x
They’re gorgeous aren’t they!
That white chocolate tart looks a-ma-zing!! And congratulations on your first radio show! x
Thanks Steph, it was such a tasty treat!
Oh wow, well done for running the marathon, and you guys raised so much! Love that Starbucks cup, I’m a sucka for a Starbucks latte 🙂
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Well done on running a half marathon, I really want to but am so not fit enough lol x
Thank you! I wasn’t at my best fitness wise, but somehow managed to make it round. It’s amazing what the human body can do even if you don’t feel capable.
That Starbucks cup does make me want to go and head there right now! I must admit, I do visit Costa more at Christmas when they have their cute Christmas-themed takeaway cups!
Well done on your half marathon! 🙂
White chocolate and raspberry is one of my favourite food combinations. They just go together so well.
Thanks Mary! White chocolate and raspberry is the beat combo isn’t it!