I am so excited that todays blog post is in collaboration with Berkeley Group. As you know I am a huge fan of everything homes. I love renovating, decorating and obsessing over every aspect ofRead More
FEELING SHORT OF TIME
Sooo…it’s 2022 and last year I promised I would be back more often. Well, that didn’t happen did it. I can’t believe there was a time that I used to blog 3-4 times a weekRead More
THE NAP DIARIES
Hi, long time no chat. I have missed blogging so much, but since becoming a mummy to a human baby sixteen months ago, not since becoming a mummy to my doggy Coco. I simply haveRead More
RASPBERRY AMARETTI RECIPE
These amaretti biscuits are absolutely divine. I have adapted them from this recipe by Nadiya Hussain where she uses fresh raspberries. My adaptation doesn’t use fresh raspberries and are half the size but still softRead More
DOES HYPNOBIRTHING WORK?
Let’s start by saying I am a rather cynical person. I struggle to meditate and during a yoga class I am less mmmm and more hmmm with what’s for dinner that night! That being saidRead More
HOW TO STENCIL CONCRETE
When we moved into our house last year we had big plans for our garden. When I say big plans, I mean expensive plans and we simply did not realise quite how expensive. We wantedRead More
WHAT HAPPENS DURING YOUR THIRD TRIMESTER
Welcome back for the third instalment of my “What Happens During…” series. My first trimester instalment is over here and my second here. The wait for your baby is nearly (sort of) over. Everything isRead More
WHAT TO DO AT HOME THIS SUMMER IN LOCKDOWN
The lockdown restrictions are loosening here in the UK yet we are still mostly locked down in an environment we aren’t used to during the summer holidays. It’s also not easy to go on holidayRead More
WHAT’S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG
I have been asked by quite a few people now what was in my hospital bag. I originally intended on a home birth but had to go into hospital in the end. Whether you’re havingRead More
WHAT HAPPENS DURING YOUR SECOND TRIMESTER
Welcome back for the second instalment of my “What Happens During…” series. My first trimester instalment is over here. I feel my second trimester was much easier than my first for a few reasons, althoughRead More
TEN REASONS I HAVE LOVED LOCKDOWN
Lockdown is slowly phasing out, well, it is rapidly changing in England anyway. You can now feel such a difference on your evening walk, from the way people no longer move aside as much toRead More
WHAT HAPPENS DURING YOUR FIRST TRIMESTER
So you’ve just found out you’re pregnant. You may have been trying for months, for years or may have been successful first time. Or, you may have accidentally conceived. However you got here, I’m justRead More
THE SAFE WAY TO HAVE A BATH WHILST PREGNANT
Bathing is meant to be super relaxing, right!? Well, sadly that can be wrong if you’re an anxious first time mum like me. I am now 34 weeks pregnant and whenever I have had anRead More
WHAT TO DO ON EASTER DAY DURING LOCKDOWN
Well…this is going to be an Easter like no other we have ever had before. In my 30+ years of being alive I have never spent an Easter without my parents. Crazy! Well, this yearRead More
HOW TO SURVIVE MORNING SICKNESS
Morning sickness is VILE and I should know, I had it incredibly badly for 14 weeks (week 6-19) and at week 22 I am sadly still experiencing it, but finally only a little bit. IRead More
VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2020
Wahoo, Spring is on the horizon and to me that signifies Valentine’s Day, Pancake Day, Easter, romance and lighter evenings. I have compiled a lovely edited selection of Valentine’s Day gift options for him andRead More
SPECIAL GIFT IDEAS
I have put together some lovely gifts that you may not have thought of before. There will be a gift in this list for anyone and everyone you know without a doubt! From food hampersRead More
STOCKING FILLERS & SECRET SANTA GIFTS
Merry Christmas everyone. Have you bought your Secret Santa presents yet? What’s your budget? I’m sure I have something for you in the list below, although I must say it’s pretty girly down there soRead More