As many of you will know, prematurity is now a topic very close to my heart after my own son Theo was born prematurely at 25 weeks. As well as posting about travel and motherhood, I also try to raise awareness about prematurity whenever I can (particularly on my Instagram). But today I am glad to ... View Post
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Train Travel with a Mask and a Day Out in York
I was surprised and a little bit saddened to learn that 20% of people are still not wearing face coverings when travelling on UK trains. Why? I have travelled by train four times since the travel restrictions were lifted, and every time I have worn a mask without hesitation. So I’ve teamed up with ... View Post
Dining at The Ivy Leeds after Restaurant Reopening
Last week we ventured out to The Ivy Leeds; our second restaurant dining experience since lockdown measures have been eased in the UK. Although we’ve eaten at The Ivy Leeds before, I knew there would be some slight changes due to the additional safety measures to make it Covid secure. We felt very ... View Post
A Night Away with the Micralite Sleep & Go Lite Travel Cot
Last weekend we had our first night away from home since the UK lockdown began. We went to Cleethorpes for the weekend and had an overnight stay at Theo’s Nannies house. It felt so nice to pack our bags and get away. It was also the perfect opportunity to try out our new Sleep & Go Lite travel ... View Post
6 Things to Avoid Saying to a Mum of a Premature Baby
I have had many a conversation with fellow mums of premature babies and it seems to be a common theme that we’ve all been on the receiving end of some quite hurtful comments. These comments aren’t meant to be hurtful, but they still hurt. They could easily be said by a friend or family member who ... View Post
10 Things I Can’t Wait to do Post Lockdown (and what I haven’t missed)
After months of lockdown and life being on hold, the UK is slowly (and cautiously) beginning to open for business again. From restaurants and shops to hairdressers and hotels, suddenly there are new ways to spend our time and money (whilst staying safe and practicing social distancing). Lockdown ... View Post
Our Mini Adventures: 5 Family Friendly Days Out in Yorkshire
Since the UK lockdown restrictions changed to allow travel to outdoor open space (irrespective of distance), we’ve been out on a series of ‘mini adventures’. Whilst I’ve got seriously itchy feet to travel overseas, these mini adventures have allowed us to see and do new things locally. They’ve ... View Post
19 Spectacular Underwater Photos to Celebrate World Oceans Day
Today is World Oceans Day, so for a bit of fun and a little visual escapism, I'm sharing 19 spectacular underwater photos from a collection of talented photographers. Seeing these photos remind me of my most recent scuba diving experience in Moalboal in the Philippines. These memories and the ... View Post
