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  • “Sometimes the most ordinary things can become extraordinary, simply by doing them with the right people” 💫 I’ve always loved this Nicholas Sparks quote, but it has a new meaning since becoming a Mum. Parenting days can often feel ordinary, mundane, repetitive. I’ve never loved or craved routine. Variety is what feeds my soul, so I’ve struggled with this part of having a baby. There are days when you feel like you’ve not achieved anything, other than keeping your head above water. But on the hard days (and today’s been one of them - poorly boy) it only takes a cheeky smile, a belly laugh or a well timed kiss to turn an ordinary moment into an extraordinary one. Photo taken a few days ago before T caught a virus. That’s my philosophical musing for the day. Now time to dive back into #Cheer on Netflix. Is anyone else obsessed? ⭐️😊 #MyMotherhoodJourney (Theo’s bib is from the amazing @liv_and_bell_)
  • AD I’m so glad that the concept of the extreme 'January diet’ has become unhealthy and outdated. Diets aren’t for me, but I am all for making some healthy changes to start the new year. Last year I talked about reducing my meat in take with 2-3 vegetarian dinners a week, which was inspired by working with @meatlessfarm. I’m so pleased I made this change and want to continue it through 2020, so I was up for cooking @meatlessfarm's Meatless Mince and Aubergine Fatteh for the first time. The dish is completely vegan if you opt for soya yoghurt, or vegetarian if you use regular natural yoghurt. I absolutely love Lebanese food so creating these flavours at home felt like such a treat. Scott and I said it’s kind of like a Middle Eastern version of nachos and we devoured it for our lunch‬. 👆🏼Swipe to see my finished creation (just call me Nigella) and you can Google ‘Meatless Farm Aubergine Fatteh’ for the recipe. I promise you it tastes as delicious as it looks 🌿😋#Veganuary #maketheswap #meatfreenottastefree
  • Baby Travelista on his first official press trip! 🥰 There’s a new post all about the amazing apartment we stayed in during our Chester mini break at Christmas. It is part of @oddfellowsch1 which we chose because it met my new hotel trifecta; 1) stylish 2 ) great location and 3) baby friendly. They supplied a cot and high chair and the kitchen was fully equipped for baby food prep. What is important to you when searching for a hotel? Blog link in my bio 💕👶🏻
  • A throwback of my boy, just because. This pic was taken on the 8th Feb last year, 2 days after his due date. He was 4lb something in this photo and we’d been in hospital for nearly 4 months but we were gearing up towards going home on the 16th Feb. We had both been through so much at this point. Him physically, me mentally. Little did we know that a whole new set of challenges laid ahead when we got home, but we made it through and I am proud of all that we’ve achieved as a family since this photo was taken. Honestly, I do not miss or long for any part of these early days back, apart from the way the way he fit so perfectly on my chest 😊💕 #25weeker
  • #AD We checked into @goldenlionatsettle for some post Christmas baby-free relaxation. We ate, drank, slept and got some much needed fresh air in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Stay this January from £89 per night. Check my blog to find out how and read my full review. Sponsored by @houseofdanielthwaites #yorkshiredales #travelgram #boutiquehotels #wearetravelmums #travelista
  • (AD & PRESS STAY) New Year, Same Me 💁🏼‍♀️🤩 On New Year’s Eve-Eve Scott and I had a little baby-free getaway in the Yorkshire Dales. Our base was the @goldenlionatsettle, a gorgeous boutique inn which is part of @houseofdanielthwaites. Think gastro pub food, roaring log fire, board games and plush boutique rooms in the little market town of Settle. We also had the festive afternoon tea at the hotel’s winter lodge which was incredible and runs until throughout January. After a busy Christmas with extended family, a bit of quality time for us was exactly what we needed. Where would you love to escape to this January? 🌿🍂P.S You can now book your own January getaway from only £89 at the Golden Lion or any other @houseofdanielthwaites Inn around the UK with their #TakeItAllInn bed and breakfast rate. I’ve added a link in my story for more info 😊

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