Normanby Hall 10k Adventure Run

That's right on March 25th my husband and I ran the Normanby Hall 10k Adventure Run hosted by Curly's Athletes. Back in September 2017 when I started the couch to 5k program I never thought that I'd sign myself up for 10k never mind a 10k with over 40 obstacles. The original aim was to …

The End of Dieting

I've had enough! I'm done! I've been really thinking over the past few days about life, about health and about DIETS. I haven't been following any "plan" over the past week because I've been enjoying life. I know that for now I am on a temporary high due to making some pretty huge, life changing …

Why YOU might NOT need a TV Licence | Budgeting Series # 1

YOU might not need a TV and here's why. After a lot of research on this subject, and contrary to popular believe, not every who watches a television NEEDS a TV Licence. What?! I hear you cry! Whenever I've told someone that I don't have a TV licence, and go on to explain how, I'm …

WHY I quit my job | Ex Slimming World Consultant

In January 2018 with a heavy heart I left my job as a Slimming World Consultant and over the past two months I've waited for the anxiety that I first felt when I handed in my notice, to hit me again, but instead as each day passes I feel lighter and more free. I look …

HALF TERM FAIL

We've just had half term around our parts and just like most Mums, I had all these huge plans of fun filled days and now that the week is over, my little boys are back to school in the morning, I'm sat reflecting on the week and realising that we didn't accomplish anything. My husband …

HOW TO STOP FEELING GUILTY AFTER A CHEAT MEAL | MY GUIDE TO LOOSING WEIGHT

When it comes to weight loss I'm no expert, but I have been a Slimming World Member (and Consultant, now ex) for over 3 years so I've come to learn a lot about myself in that time and I'd thought I'd share a few hints and tips that I've learned along the way. I've been …

Everything Seems to Fall Apart Without Mum

I think alone time is important, especially as a parent. Those few short minutes a day, or that afternoon a week where you can just be you. Where you don't have to focus on being a Mum or on work, where instead you get to focus on you and what you enjoy. These moments are …

Saying goodbye to my Childhood Home

On the 8th April 2017 we moved out of my childhood home. It was the house I was brought home to after I was born, where I shared so many happy memories growing up and the first house that my husband, then boyfriend, bought together. We went on to bring home our two boys to …

The Fears of a Boy Mama

For as long as I can remember I'd always wanted children and though I wasn't one to play with dolls or play Mums and Dads when I was little, I had always dreamed of having my own little family one day. When I pictured that little family I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I'd …

Buying Our First Home

They say that buying a house is one of the most stressful events in life and though I'm not sure who "they" are, they're right. There are so many people involved in the process that expecting the purchase of a house to run smoothly is crazy. From the estate agents, the solicitors, all the people …