Excuses! These are one of my pet hates. when people do horrible things and use their current situations as an excuse to justify them. I try to live my life saying “no excuses” and so I firmly believe that if you behave a certain way (for whatever reason) you should hold your head up, admit it […] Read more…
The #YumTum Linky – #3 – 28/01/16
Welcome Back YumTumians – it’s #YumTum Linky number 3! Thank you to everyone who linked up last week! there was another great selection of recipes and one or two lists which made for some great reading (and food envy!) I’ve linked up my Banana & Honey Flapjacks AND this week I was lucky enough to have […] Read more…
Gina’s Nabe: Hot Pot Soup
Winter is upon us! and I am feeling constantly cold this season. This recipe is just what the doctor ordered to get you all warm from the inside! I am really into discovering recipes right now so It was SO great that Gina was willing to share this one! it is Gina’s take on a Japanese […] Read more…
Healthy Banana & Honey Flapjacks
As a runner, I am usually always hungry (as is the cycling husband) – that’s my excuse – so I have been looking at cheaper healthy alternatives to the snack bars that you buy in the supermarket so that we eat less of the processed stuff and sneak in some more goodness (plus I love […] Read more…
Teach Yourself To Enjoy Running
How do you enjoy running? Running has been the subject of a lot of my conversations recently (with New Year’s resolutions looming many friends want to know more about it) and a lot of people tell me they don’t run which for me is terrible because you are really missing out. Particularly parents. The two […] Read more…
The #YumTum Linky – #2 – 21/1/16
#YumTum – Num(ber) 2! Thank you to everyone who linked up last week! the first Yum Tum was a huge success! there was 35 link ups which for an unknown linky is amazing!! You and your foodie-ness are fantastic *pat on the back for you!* This week I have linked my 1..2…3…Banana & Honey Smoothie […] Read more…
1…2…3…Banana & Honey Smoothie
Combining two of the husband’s favourite flavours, this banana and honey smoothie is easy, delicious and was a complete accident! The husband is REALLY into smoothies at the moment and this was something he happened across while trying to find a new flavour. He had a sore throat and was making a banana smoothie and thought […] Read more…
Overcoming Grief With A Pet Loss Counsellor
Pet loss is something I have been fortunate not to deal with much, however, I know a lot of people who have and I am constantly reminded about the harsh realities of having pets (especially with cats who go outside). I thought it was important to consider how to deal with the grief of losing […] Read more…
Are You “Too Old To Run”?
When is it too late to start running? And when are you too old to run? From what I have seen, the answer is never. I am constantly overtaken at races and events by the mature runners more often than the “young and spritely” looking ones. This definitely inspires me to improve as I get older […] Read more…
The #YumTum Linky – #1 – 14/01/16
Welcome to the first #YumTum Since this is the first there are no featured or favourite posts – Next week this part will be far more exciting! To find out what inspired the linky visit The #YumTum Home Page I am looking forward to seeing all of your foodie delights! This week I have linked […] Read more…