I actually cannot believe how lucky we have been with the weather this summer in the UK; weeks of sunshine, blue skies and scorching temperatures. In fact, I’ve been pretty much living outside either in the garden or being outdoors and making the most of it! Alongside taking advantage of lots of vitamin D, I’ve […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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Summer Feasting at Wagamama
Our first restaurant experience since baby was born a month ago, it was so nice to be invited to the new Wagamama venue at St Peter’s Square (the 5th one to open in/around Manchester) to try out the new summer menu for my blog. On a sunny Monday evening Tom and I met James after […]
Welcome to the world, Thomas Oliver Higgins!
Thursday 22nd June started off just like any other day while being 34 weeks pregnant: A workout, 6 mile walk, a few hours of work before getting ready to meet my friend Chyaz to review a food place in town. As I was about to leave the flat, the weirdest sensation happened without any warning: […]
Third Trimester Update: We’re Nearly There!
We’re into the last few weeks before Baby Higgins makes an appearance (whenever he decides that will be between now and 29th July!). I’m almost at 34 weeks and time has been flying by rapidly. I thought I’d take a breather and share a few things about how my third trimester has been so far […]
Spiralising, Shredding & Slicing with the Veggie Bullet
As a busy freelance recipe developer and blogger working with health food brands, I’m always in the kitchen and a lot of my time is taken up with prepping ingredients, which can sometimes feel like a chore. With a baby on the way in July, I’m more conscious of time-efficient things which will help to […]
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Essential Products Throughout Pregnancy
You may have already seen my posts focusing on healthy pregnancy tips and what I’m eating – this time I’m sharing some of my essential products I’ve been loving throughout the first and second trimester – and now into the third (where is the time going??!!). From beauty things to books, maternity clothes to probiotics, […]
Top Tips For Boosting Your Nutrients with Alive!
As you may have seen on the news recently, the Government has changed its advice regarding our fruit and vegetable intake; recommending that we should be eating up to 10 portions rather than just the standard 5-a-day to gain the full nutritional benefits. How many do YOU have a day? In a recent report from […]
Healthy Pregnancy Tips – Part #2
I can’t believe I’ve finally passed the halfway mark through pregnancy, woohoo! I’m still keeping super active and busy while the bump is growing day by day, fuelling my body and making sure I take some time-out. I’m hoping to start feeling some kicks and movement soon too! In fact, we got to meet Baba […]
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Healthy Pregnancy Tips – Part #1
Right now I’m almost 20 weeks pregnant and my gosh, time is flying! Bump is gradually growing (I had to give and buy my first ever pair of maternity jeans from H&M – the comfiest things EVER), but other than that I feel pretty normal: I’ve got enough energy to workout daily, go on 5 […]
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#GirlGains: Personal Goal Setting
Here’s a different kind of post, one that following my news of Baba Higgins, is a bit more personal and focused on pregnancy. The afternoon of the last Sunday in January was spent in the company of health / fitness / food bloggers in Manchester at one of my new favourite spots, Leaf (Portland Street) […]
Healthy Eating: The Cheaper Way
Something I get asked a lot is about the expense of eating and baking healthily; many assume that it can be quite pricey. But guess what – it doesn’t HAVE to break the bank, there are ways you can keep the costs down while still making and preparing food that’s good for you. In collaboration […]
September: Getting Motivated For Autumn
September signals the end of summer freedom, light evenings and warmth; the start of a new season which embraces falling leaves, a drop in temperatures and cosier nights. Time to dig out those chunky knits and boots, and goodbye to the sandals and shorts! For me, this is my birthday month and a period in […]