As I write this, my son is asleep having spent the afternoon crawling non-stop, walking around the house while holding onto chairs, cupboards and sofas to support himself, and giggling on the swing in the garden. I cannot believe my tiny little baby boy will no longer be 11 months old but ONE. I wanted […]
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WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! A Peek Into Our 1st Home
I can’t believe this time last week, after what seemed like an age to get here, WE GOT THE KEYS TO OUR FIRST HOUSE. After renting flats in Manchester for the past 5 years and enjoying city life, the time is right for us to put our savings to good use and get on the […]
Weekly Food Shop at Aldi – Healthy Essentials
We all food shop, in one way or another: Some of us pick up things as and when throughout the week; some of us religiously do a weekly shop on a weekend, others may order online. Although I work with brands and get a lot of products sent to me regularly, creating numerous recipes every […]
Thomas Oliver’s Christening
23rd June and 29th October 2017 are special dates in our calendar. Our beautiful little boy arrived 5 weeks early on the summer Friday morning at 5.13am; the other date was the day Thomas Oliver Higgins was christened. Returning to where James and I got married on 12th September 2015, the absolutely stunning Ripon Cathedral […]
How To Stay Happy & Healthy This Autumn
If Instagram is anything to go by, autumn is well and truly here – colourful leaves, pumpkin spiced everything and cosy knits fill our social media feeds. However shorter days, colder temperatures and a craving for comfort food can have an impact on our health, which is why it’s so important to try and keep […]
Eating Well for Motherhood with Pic’s
I can’t believe I am a mum to a 2 month old baby; a gorgeous little man who has turned our lives around in the best possible way. Over the past few weeks we’ve been getting into more of a routine; James is working full-time I’m also continuing my freelance and blog work around keeping […]