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Today has all been about planning, planning, planning. I’ve been writing several lists on posts I want to do and basically organising my blog (will hopefully share these once I get organised). It’s been a lot of note-taking and I’ve been glued to either my phone or my […]

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April 29, 2016
Hey, I'm Jess. Thanks so much for visiting my cosy space! I hope you find what you're looking for, whether that's the latest book reviews; fashion and homeware inspiration or features on topics important to me, such as sustainability and mental health. I like to chat, so leave a friendly comment and share the love.

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  • The Wheatsheaf Inn | I’m a little bit late in posting but we’ve been out a lot this week! It always happen that way. You don’t go out in weeks and then you go out 3 times in a week! . 🎉 It was my birthday last week and so to celebrate with my parents, I chose @thewheatsheafinnnorthleach as I’d never been before! We’ve enjoyed meals at other @theluckyonion establishments, such as @thetaverncheltenham @thewildduckewen and drinks at @no131cheltenham so we were pretty certain this place would be good! . 🍖I suggested the T-bone steak for two to Fabio and he didn’t need much persuading! 😂 It was honestly one of the best steaks we’d tasted. It came out all sliced on a board, dressed with roasted garlic, a side of rocket (not my fave but obvs not the main event!) and a roasted tomato. Oh and two portions of fries! . 👶 I needed a slight helping hand to eat it as I had Joseph in arms. He decided to wake up just as the food arrived 😅 Obviously wasn’t going to stop me! . 💯 Would highly recommend! You can see that the steak was amazing, as well as my Dad’s chicken and bacon pie with mash potato and red cabbage (see it in the background!) and my mum’s sweet potato gnocchi with wild mushroom. We were all too full for dessert! 😂 The staff were lovely too. . 😊 Have you been before? What did you have? #thewheatsheafinn #tbonesteak #cotswolds #northleach #cotswoldeats #discoverunder2k
  • This is me most mornings..staring into Joseph’s eyes, wondering how we could have created something so beautiful . ☀️ What have you got planned on this sunny Sunday? . 🥧 We’re hopefully off to Weighbridge Inn again to celebrate Mother’s day with my Mum early, as they’ll be going back home tomorrow. Can’t decide if I want a pie or a roast?! . 👶 Ooh and Joseph is officially in his 0-3 clothes now! Still fitting some newborn things but most would just be too uncomfortable. #1monthold #cheltenham #sundaylove #goodmorning☀️
  • It’s Belize month on the blog and I’ve still got a recipe to make/write before April comes around quickly! . ☀️What do you know about Belize already? . 🇧🇿 Belize is a Central American country situated on the East coast. The cool thing about this often forgotten about country, is that you get the warm Caribbean Sea but also jungle to explore on the west side! Belize has been said to be an up and coming tourist destination this year and it’s a lot safer to visit that you might think. . 😝 Belizeans can often speak 3 languages: English, Spanish and Creole, putting us British to shame! . 🏝Belize has been pitched recently as a great action-packed family-friendly holiday destination, and I can see why! Not only can you enjoy the amazing beaches but there’s also snorkelling in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve; zip-lining across the tree-tops; cave-tubing (floating in a tube through Mayan ruins), cave-canoeing; a lot of opportunities for walking, as well as the perfect time to educate about the Mayans and visit some ruins (there’s 900+) and taste lots of yummy food - you can also visit a modern Mayan village and get invited in to taste their food! . 🧐 Fun fact - apparently it’s rude to greet Belizeans by their first name! . ⛅️Best time to visit is in the dry season from December to May. . 🇧🇿 Have you been to Belize? Is there anything you would recommend? Let me know in the comments! #belize #belizetravel #belizefacts #belize🇧🇿 #familyfriendlytravel
  • It takes a village | Something I’ve realised since having my parents come stay with us this week, is that sometimes you really should accept help, even if you don’t think you need it. I’m quite an independent person. Always have been since I was a child! My mum tells me that when I was 4, I wouldn’t let her make my sandwiches for school! I begged her to let me do it! This independence has travelled with me into motherhood and have occasionally found myself thinking I can do everything. But since having help from my parents this week, I’ve totally changed my tune. I’m now accepting help from anyone who offers! Instagram has also been an amazing place for asking, receiving and giving advice. I love this space. It may sound dramatic but it has been a real help for my sanity during late pregnancy and now that I’m a mother! It’s reassuring to know there are people out there going through the same thing as you. I’ve certainly found my tribe on here! Head on over to @mumologist to find out more about why it takes a village and join in with the #iminyourvillage hashtag. . 💖 P.S if you’re a new mum and want to join ‘the 3am club’, a group chat where you spill all your baby worries and find your nighttime tribe during the night feeds, then let me know! . 🙋‍♀️ Look out for a blog post from me soon, explaining in more detail why I think it takes a village to raise a child, with lots of ways you can make use of help being offered to you. . ☺️ 1 MONTH- I’m super proud of Joseph lifting his head up in this photo! I know I’m always going to be singing his praises, but since day 1 he’s been able to hold his head! We’ve been having tummy time lately and here are the results! He’s only a month old (as of Monday!) Bless his cottons! 😻 #fourthtrimester #ittakesavillage #babyboy #1monthold #cheltenham #cotswolds #babymilestones
  • AD (gifted) | Joseph is becoming quite the model lately, something which I’m not quite sure he enjoys yet but mummy sure is having fun dressing him up in all this wonderful baby wear! This gorgeous outfit was kindly gifted to us by the lovely @justaddmilkuk - an online baby & toddler boutique. What I love about this shop is the fact that everything you see on there is different to the high st norm - most brands are not easily found, such at this cute kimono wrap and grey leggings from the brand Fresk. Ever heard of them? Nope I didn’t think so! Hop on over to Just Add Milk and you’ll find cosy nursery decor, baby clothing, gifts for the new mum and toys to keep your little one amused. All brands are ethically sourced and carefully curated from across the globe. It’s mine and Joseph’s fave place to shop, so despite this outfit being gifted, this is the perfect collaboration as I love the shop already! You may have heard me in the past talking about the lovely purchases I’ve made (Joseph’s star cushion & cloud mobile for nursery, as well as his art gallery cards which he currently LOVES!) To shop this outfit, head on over to @justaddmilkuk website www.justaddmilk.shop 💖 #justaddmilk #fresk #newbornbabyclothing #ethicalclothing
  • As it was Belgian week on the blog last month and I’m still playing catch up, here’s the new recipe you can now find on my blog (link in bio) ☺️ Chicken waterzooi is a creamy, comforting soup, perfect for a cold day like today! It’s traditionally eaten with fish in Belgium but it has become popular with chicken in recent times. My version is a quick, no hassle recipe with the faff taken out! Have you tried it before? What’s your fave Belgian food? Mine has to be chocolate 🍫🙈 #belgium #belgiumfood #chickenwaterzooi #waterzooi #atozcooking #worldfood
  • Joseph wore his first outfit the other day! Something other than a sleepsuit! I’m in love with these cute striped leggings from @thewhitecompany 💖 Paired with a simple white long-sleeved vest (second hand) from M&S and little grey socks from @johnlewisandpartners But for now, it’s back to sleepsuits until he starts fitting into his 0-3 🙌🏼 #thelittlewhitecompany #newbornboy #3weeksold #babymodelsearch #babyootd
  • BELGIUM | A tad late (obvs I had a baby and was a tad preoccupied- still am to be honest!) but I’ve finally written up the recipe up on my blog for Belgium month! There will be two posts this month as I’m trying to play catch up - this month I’m meant to be cooking a Belizean recipe. Anywho, the recipe will be shared tomorrow (unless you go and seek it out yourself!) but here’s a bit about Belgium: . 🇧🇪 Belgium is situated in Western Europe and is bordered by Germany, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. As well as fries, waffles, chocolate and beer, it’s also most known for housing the main headquarters for the European Union (ahem 😅). . 🇧🇪 Its capital is Brussels - home of the world’s largest court of justice (26,000sqm) . 🇧🇪 Belgium has 3 official languages: Dutch, German and French. . 🇧🇪 It was actually the Belgians that invented the French fries, not the French 🙈 . 🇧🇪 You can reach Belgium via the @eurostar to Brussels midi station and from there to can get to anywhere in Belgium. . 🇧🇪 Belgium is home to a number of Michelin star restaurants: La Paix, La Table De Maxime, Franq, Nathan, EED, La Plage d’Amee, @lalignerougerestaurant and Little Paris. . Have you been to Belgium? I’d love to hear your experiences and any recommendations! #belgium #visitbelgium @visitbelgium #belgiumtravel
  • 3 weeks | Time has flown (as usual!) and one more week and little Joseph will be one month old! This past weekend, Joseph has been super fussy but I suspect he’s going through his five week leap and tiny bit early.. that or he was just having an off day. Today he’s so much more chilled and seems so much more alert! He loves looking at his colourful dolphin toy whilst changing (something he also cries less at now!) and still is in love with his art gallery cards from @justaddmilkuk 💖 Dancing and singing is still the best thing to soothe him, and of course cuddles with daddy and mummy (provided he’s not wanting a comfort feed! 😂😅) I actually managed to find a time this morning where he was pretty chilled and got some super cute shots of him 😻 Swipe left for the others I had to share! ☺️ Joining in with @mamabearofone and @the_cherry_mama #kindactsofinstagram hashtag challenge, and since today’s challenge is ‘something small’, well, I think Joseph qualifies! He’s tiny! 😂 #3weeksold #cheltenham #newbornbabyboy #babymodel (I’m biased 😂) P.S Joseph is wearing a sleepsuit from @sainsburys (not an ad) - bought by my auntie!
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