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An honest Mum on Motherhood

An honest Mum on Motherhood

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Let’s have a chat… Jessica Cantell

Let’s have a chat… Jessica Cantell

Happy Sunday to you all! Are you ready for another blogger interview?? Because I am! I never read the answers until I actually write the interview up, so it always excites me when I come to do this.   Today’s interview is with the lovely beauty Youtuber & […]

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February 25, 2018
Let’s have a chat… Adam Lewis

Let’s have a chat… Adam Lewis

I hope you’re all having a lovely Sunday and are sitting down, nice and comfy ready for another chatty interview with a blogger. I’m currently feeling a bit like I’m getting the flu if you didn’t already read on my latest insta (instagram.com/jess_cantoni). I’ve got a mug […]

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February 18, 2018
Let’s have a chat… Victoria Austin

Let’s have a chat… Victoria Austin

I’m really loving reading all your interview answers! So many people have commented saying that it’s really great to learn about other bloggers, how they work and their opinions on topics etc..I have been thinking about re-writing the interview questions as I wrote the current ones a year or […]

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February 11, 2018
Let’s have a chat… Larayeeb Ali

Let’s have a chat… Larayeeb Ali

Larayeeb’s home town in Essex. Credit – Larayeeb.   I’m excited to say that the ‘let’s have a chat series’ is finally back! All of the interviews have been my most read posts for ages, which must mean you all enjoy reading them! I’m going to […]

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February 4, 2018
Let’s have a chat… Enjoy the Adventures

Let’s have a chat… Enjoy the Adventures

On the blog today, I’m going to be having a chat with the lovely Jessica (obvs the best name ever) from Enjoy the Adventures, a travel blog which features travel guides to places such as Croatia and the beautiful city of Bath. Jessica’s photos are also on point, pulling you in, making […]

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July 24, 2017
Let’s have a chat… Lylia Rose

Let’s have a chat… Lylia Rose

Today I am happy to announce a new series on my blog… I’m going to be sitting down and having a chat with as many bloggers out there that I can get my hands on… well not quite literally!I believe that not one blogger is […]

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May 7, 2017
19 Bloggers to Bookmark, Read and Follow in 2017

19 Bloggers to Bookmark, Read and Follow in 2017

In December last year I shouted out on Twitter, asking for people who were partaking in Blogmas. I was planning a post, listing all the people who I recommend to watch (unfortunately life got in the way). The advantage of doing this was that I […]

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January 15, 2017
Get to know me.

Get to know me.

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

About me

Hi there, I'm Jess. I'm an honest Mum of one who, like most Mothers, lives on coffee and cake. If like me, you want something relatable, useful or relaxing to read, then you're in the right place. Sit back with a cuppa and have a browse! You deserve it!

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  • Despite the inevitable drizzle which ascended on us this afternoon, we’ve had a lovely afternoon exploring York. It was nice to get up slow, get ready in our own time and not rush. We made sure to have lunch here at the cottage before heading out, which meant we saved ourselves some pennies & ate what we already had without wasting it! . This a zero-waste shop on the much-loved Bishy Road. It’s called @thebishyweigh & is full of zero-waste items such as bamboo forks, metals straws etc as well as plenty of foods to fill up your jars with! It’s a shame I didn’t bring mine along! It’s good to see the zero-waste movement popping up all over the country though. Go York 💪🙌🏼 #zerowaste #thebishyweigh #bishyroad
  • And happy BIRTH day to me! (I was meant to upload this yesterday but got too distracted when our Thai food arrived!) This cake was devoured yesterday but I did have to employ my husband to help!😂 I hope you are all having a lovely Wednesday morning so far. We are having a chilled morning, with lunch at the cottage (homemade quiche, pasta salad & coleslaw from a local chef - they do meals you can order before you arrive). We’ll then be heading into York to have a wonder around the shambles, a very historic part of the city! Think Diagonal Alley! Very excited! #happybirthdaycake #pigletsadventurefarm
  • Happy 1st Birthday, my darling 🥳 💖 Today we’ve discovered you have a fascination with tractors! Well, anything with wheels... 🚜 🚗 🚌 You’ve eaten a breakfast of champions (pancakes with creme fraiche & raspberry compote) and a delicious cheese toastie whilst at @pigletsadventurefarm 😋 - best birthday food ever! It was the ultimate cheese-dripping sandwich! Yum! Thank you for lighting up our lives every day we wake up. You’re cheeky grin is infectious, as is your dancing bop! 😂🙈 You keep us both on our toes but we wouldn’t have you any other way! Here’s to the next fun year & beginning of toddlerhood! Bring it on! 🎉 #firstbirthday #toddlerhood
  • All prepared for our little one’s first (early) birthday. We’re away next week on his proper birthday (Tuesday), so we’ll have a chilled celebration at home, with my parents. We’ll eat a classic caterpillar cake (if you follow my stories you’ll know all about why!) just like I did when I was little. We’ll play games, laugh, listen to music and simply enjoy each other’s company. Last night and this morning I’ve been feeling in a funk. Thank you to all of you who sent messages of kind things & love - I’m feeling a lot happier now. Must remind myself to be true to myself. Anyways, enough chat.. I’m off to prepare a slow-cooker casserole for tonight’s dinner & get ready for one excited baby! #firstbirthday . P.S this banner was saved from my husband’s workplace. They were going to get rid of it so he snatched it up! We can use it every year! #reusereducerecycle
  • Happy Friday folks! Any granola fans?? The other morning I had the urge to make some. I popped Joseph in his high chair, fed him some peanut butter toast and made some. It took all of 10 mins! I thought I’d share with you the simple recipe! All you need is: any type of porridge oats, maple syrup, honey and vanilla extract (optional). Mix together and bake on a tray for 20 minutes. For extra crunch, bake in 10 min intervals until you reach your desired crunchiness! I served mine with @daylesfordfarm plum and blackberry yoghurt and some raspberries. How do you like yours? ☺️#granolarecipe #granolagirl
  • February’s TBR ⭐️The book you wish your parents had read by @thebookyouwish (Philippa Perry) - 29/247 pages. ⭐️The unmumsy mum by Sarah Turner (@theunmumsymum ) - 41/227. ⭐️Around the world in 80 trains by @monisha_rajesh - 246/318. ⭐️Drawdown by @paulhawken - not started. . I’m not pressuring myself to read all these because let’s face it, how often does a parent get time to sit down and read? I know it’s possible to read more though as I’ve seen other parents getting through A L O T of books. @thehelsproject is my inspo - she has a newborn and a toddler! . What’s on your TBR for February? #tbrlist #februarytbr
  • A moment spent outside is a moment worth a million for them 🍃 Around 12 months they really start to accelerate their learning; their little brains firing billions of neurones to keep up with and absorb all the new experiences! I’ve noticed that baba is no longer but almost a toddler. He even looks older! He is stacking his rings (finally mastered!) and constantly obsessed with the hoover. Dedicates himself to one task until he masters it... great determination. Loves to get books for me to read for him - or look at really as he flicks through them too quick! 😂 His faves are still ‘Goodnight Moon’ which he reads to me, pointing things out; his first words book from DK and the @priddybooks sensory book. New fave is classic, Peace at Last - he loves pointing at the moon since I showed him in the sky the other day! . P.S going to try and limit the amount of photos I put of him on here. Conscious of how often he’s on the grid. I’d like to be able to take this grid back for myself, like how it used to be, with a bit of Joseph thrown in every now and then. I hope that’s ok.
  • Swinging into Saturday like an almost one-year old! ☺️🙈💖 We’re off for a day trip to @daylesfordfarm - what are your Saturday plans? #saturdayvibes😎 #parklife
  • Fresh air does us both a whole load of good 😊🙏🏻 It’s such a lovely day! I hope you all have some nice plans? We are off to view an other house this afternoon. Could this be the one?? Joseph is currently napping. I think I’ve finally got his nap time down (for now) - 10am after a 6am wake up seems to do the trick. Tonight we’ve got a yummy, salmon and pea pasta and last night’s leftovers for lunch. Are you enjoying me sharing my meal plan like I used to? It was something I enjoyed doing pre-baby! I know this account has had many changes but it represents me and I’m always changing! Anyways, happy Tuesday!🙌🏼⭐️ #freshairandfreedom #happytuesday😊

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