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Peanut Butter Oat Bars 🍯

Peanut Butter Oat Bars 🍯Why it works:No-bake, portable, and energy-rich. Great for snack emergencies or quick lunchbox filler.Ingredients (makes 12 bars)2 Cups rolled oats½ Cup peanut butter (or any nut butter)⅓ Cup honey or maple syrup2 Tbsp ground flaxseed1 Tsp vanilla extractOptional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or dried cranberriesMethodMix…

Finding Out I Was Pregnant & Trusting My Intuition

Finding Out I Was Pregnant & Trusting My Intuition   I found out I was pregnant in July 2015. Looking back now, it feels like a lifetime ago, not just in years, but in who I was and how much life has changed since then. At the time, I didn’t…

2 Minute Beauty Tip 💅

5 Quirky and Unexpectedly Brilliant Things to Do in London

5 Quirky and Unexpectedly Brilliant Things to Do in London  💂‍♀️ Because we’ve all done Big Ben, now let’s get weird (and fabulous).     1. Take a Dip in a Victorian Lido in Hampstead Heath Yes, London has wild swimming and no, you don’t have to be outdoorsy to…

🖤 Catwoman to Batman: Power, Polarity, and the Feminine Untamed 🖤

🖤 Catwoman to Batman: Power-Polarity, and the Feminine Untamed 🖤   When I zipped up my Catwoman suit this Halloween, I wasn’t just dressing up. I was stepping into an archetype, one that has existed in television, cinema, mythology and psychology for nearly a century. The woman who owns her…

Third Contact – Movie Review

Third Contact – Movie Review   Simon Horrocks low budget Sci-fi Thriller, Third Contact (2011) went down a storm last night at London’s Waterloo IMAX cinema. Not only does Horrocks raise awareness about the issues surrounding mental health, he effectively demonstrates an intellectual insight into depression. Third Contact immediately breaks the…

Top 10 Things To Do in the Countryside (That Aren’t Boring or Sponsored by Sheep) 🌳🚜

Top 10 Things To Do in the Countryside (That Aren’t Boring or Sponsored by Sheep)🌳🚜 Also featuring: snack bribery, mud, and accidental therapy 1. Chase Your Kids Through a Field Like It’s a Period Drama Throw on a floaty dress, scream “PRINCE GEORGE, COME BACK HERE,” and enjoy the fantasy…

Rainy Days, Caramel Tea & a Hint of Paris

Rainy Days, Caramel Tea & a Hint of Paris   It was one of those classic London days with grey skies, soft rain tapping on the windows, and the kind of chilled air that calls for something warm in your hands. A proper pause-the-world kind of afternoon. So I made…

Bath Like a Goddess -Lush’s ‘Goddess’ Bath Bomb

Bath Like a Goddess -Lush’s ‘Goddess’ Bath Bomb There are those days when nothing goes to plan. The day’s when you spill your breakfast, the to-do list grows legs, wings and flies away! Where you’re so busy and flustered that not even a cup of tea makes it into your…

Tea, Cameras & Baby Memories – My Kind of Morning

Tea, Cameras & Baby Memories – My Kind of Morning     There’s something sacred about that first cup of tea in the morning. It’s not just a drink, it’s a ritual for some. The warmth in your hands, the quiet before the chaos, the thoughts that float in your…

RESTAURANT REVIEW: GOURMET PIZZA COMPANY SOUTHBANK

RESTAURANT REVIEW: GOURMET PIZZA COMPANY SOUTHBANK The Gourmet Pizza Company is a lovely spot tucked away in Gabriel’s Wharf on the South Bank of the River Thames. It has become a firm family favourite of ours whenever we’re visiting Central London, and for good reason: the food is simply delicious!…

🦄 Power Down, But Never Forgotten: My Beloved Primark Unicorn Power Bank

🦄 Power Down, But Never Forgotten: My Beloved Primark Unicorn Power Bank   🦄 RIP to the Cutest Power Bank I Ever Owned   Why don’t they make them like this anymore? Somewhere in a forgotten aisle of Primark back near the tills in 2018, probably next to glittery socks…

Raspberry Fruity Jelly

Raspberry Fruity Jelly     What you will need: Equipment: 1.) A large mixing bowl 2.) A mixing spoon 3.) A pint Glass 4.) Jelly Mould   5.) Two small bowls     Ingredients:   1.) 135g Raspberry Jelly 2.) 180g Fresh/Frozen Raspberries 3.) 1/2 (285ml) pint of boiling water 4.) 1/2…

From London Mummy to Life in Muddy Wellies: Welcome to the Blog! 🥂🌿

From London Mummy to Life in Muddy Wellies: Welcome to the Blog! 🥂🌿 From London Mummy to Life in Muddy Wellies: Welcome to the Blog! 🥂🌿 Hello my lovely lot, and finally, welcome to the brand-new home of chaos, calm, creativity, and cake crumbs: London in the Countryside. If you’ve…

Creamy Oat & Banana Smoothie🥣

Creamy Oat & Banana Smoothie🥣 Ingredients: 1 Banana ½ Cup Oats 1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed 1 Cup Milk (or plant-based) ½ tsp Honey, Ice Method: Chop the banana into quarters. Add to the blender. Add in 1/2 cup of oats, 1tbsp ground flaxseed, 1 cup milk (or plant-based), 1/2 tsp…

Quinoa, Almond & Berry Breakfast Bowl 🍓

Quinoa, Almond & Berry Breakfast Bowl 🍓   Quinoa, Almond & Berry Breakfast Bowl 🍓   Why it’s nourishing: This meal is packed with protein, fibre, healthy fats, and antioxidants, making it ideal for breakfast and starting the day with full-strength. Ingredients (serves 2) 1 Cup cooked quinoa 2 Tbsp…

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation – My Honest Review

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation – My Honest Review     I was recommended this Estée Lauder foundation last year by my sister, and I was immediately impressed by the coverage it provides. The foundation is easy to apply and blends seamlessly into the skin. Compared to most other foundations,…

A Mug of Winter Comfort

A Mug of Winter Comfort   Hot Chocolate Season: A Winter in London Worth Remembering There’s a quiet kind of magic that settles over England when winter arrives. I’m not talking about the glittering rush of Christmas or the New Year’s countdown hype, but rather those soft, in-between moments when…

Not Forgetful. Just Full.

A real day inside an ADHD brain. This isn’t one of those funny “put the remote in the fridge” stories. It’s just today, and how my day went.I woke up thinking I’d catch up on everything that I’ve been behind on. I even made a mental list last night, of course…

🌷Painted Tulips & Tea Bags — The Kind of Mother’s Day Gift I’ll Never Forget

🌷Painted Tulips & Tea Bags — The Kind of Mother’s Day Gift I’ll Never Forget   🌷 Painted Tulips, Teabags & The Kind of Mother’s Day That Actually Matters I came across one of those little treasures the other day. The kind you forget you’ve kept, but instantly takes you…