It’s not every day you do an obstacle course race and if this is your first time undertaking a Tough Mudder, it’s hard to know exactly what you need to bring. I’ve put together a couple of ideas for not only what to bring, but also what to wear and how to prepare the night…
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An interview with Warrior Mum & Author, Elizabeth Mundy
Elizabeth (Liz), is an Islington mum and an author. I first met Liz when she started coming to my Warrior Mums group fitness classes. She’s one of those women who seems to be superhuman; alongside work and being pregnant and having a baby, she also seems to have found time to write a book or…
10 Awesome Facts About Komodo Dragons
On our honeymoon, we went to Labuan Bajo in Flores to take a 2 day boat trip to Rinca and Komodo Island. This was for the sole purpose of seeing the infamous Komodo Dragons. I’d heard so much about them – goodness knows how old they are but I’m pretty sure they’re prehistoric. Famed for…
3 Cafes Every Healthy Foodie Must Visit in Paddington, Sydney
I’m staying in the Central Business District (CBD) of Sydney whilst my new husband undertakes 2 weeks of work. On our honeymoon. But let’s talk about that later. As an utter foodie, I’ve very much enjoyed getting lost in the food malls and little streets, trying fresh juices (they have fresh feijoa juice here!) and…
Review: Longrain Restaurant, Melbourne
Longrain restaurant specialises in South East Asian sharing dishes, boasting fresh ingredients and twists on popular dishes. It was also close to the Sheraton, where we were staying, so we popped in for dinner. I’ll come clean; I wasn’t sure about Longrain when we walked past it. It looked too stuffy and polished and seemed…
The Four Stages of Drinking Vietnamese Egg Coffee For the First Time
Egg Coffee (cà phê trứng) is a Vietnamese drink that is served throughout cafes in Hanoi. It’s made using egg yolk, sugar and coffee, although condensed milk is often included too. It sounded weird, and so of course, we had to try it. The egg coffee, when served (we got ours from the Hanoi Social…
![Warm weather is fab. Not only because it’s nice to get outside and let the ferals enjoy a free range life but also because I can take their lunch along to the park and not have to worry about all the mess. Because, pigeons 🐦 .
They’ve got the cutest lil baby bench in the play area near me which is perfect for one year olds. Less perfect for their grown-ups who literally have to tie themselves in knots to sit awkwardly on it. But if you’re determined enough... ☺️
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[Picnic essentials: Rediscovered our @yumboxlunch which is going to see a lot of action over summer. And have found the @blafre_design water bottle one of our favourites so far - pretty indestructible and super easy to clean. Plus, it doesn’t leak!]
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#mumlife #summerdays #londonsummer #babyledweaning #babyledweaningideas #toddlerlunchideas #momsquad #motherhoodisdarling #lifewithlittles #inbeautyandchaos #dinnertime #familylife #our_everyday_moments #stopdropandmom #acupofmotherhood #lovingtheordinarymoments #islingtonpersonaltrainer #highburyfields](http://scontent-dus1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/8cbf5afb10a5ce2553125eeb09bb0e5a/5D98D4EA/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/59710113_162193201482863_2259576033689676337_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-dus1-1.cdninstagram.com "Warm weather is fab. Not only because it’s nice to get outside and let the ferals enjoy a free range life but also because I can take their lunch along to the park and not have to worry about all the mess. Because, pigeons 🐦 .
They’ve got the cutest lil baby bench in the play area near me which is perfect for one year olds. Less perfect for their grown-ups who literally have to tie themselves in knots to sit awkwardly on it. But if you’re determined enough... ☺️
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[Picnic essentials: Rediscovered our @yumboxlunch which is going to see a lot of action over summer. And have found the @blafre_design water bottle one of our favourites so far - pretty indestructible and super easy to clean. Plus, it doesn’t leak!]
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#mumlife #summerdays #londonsummer #babyledweaning #babyledweaningideas #toddlerlunchideas #momsquad #motherhoodisdarling #lifewithlittles #inbeautyandchaos #dinnertime #familylife #our_everyday_moments #stopdropandmom #acupofmotherhood #lovingtheordinarymoments #islingtonpersonaltrainer #highburyfields")
![Could dinnertime be any more chaotic? Think chickpeas and noodles being thrown at your face by the grinning one year old, a two-nager secretly slipping in bits of half masticated fish into your bowl whilst simultaneously picking out all the good bits (the chickpeas apparently), a constant low whinge of “I want... [Maggi, a tissue - but not THAT tissue 🤷🏻♀️, some more water, a knife, a boiling egg, a chocolate egg 🤨, something else...]”, a back-breaking number of retrievals of dropped cutlery, stuffed toys, lost socks... from the floor, intermittent high pitched screams from GD as he realises we’ve strapped him into his high chair since he developed the strength and co-ordination to be able to escape, half started / half finished conversations with @tjjgash... .
And then, to top it all off, a cat digging its claws into your shoulders so she can get a better vantage point for the (bloody expensive) fish which HB is invariably going to poor and prod and leave on his plate.
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How’s dinner time at your place? Does anyone actually have any remotely civilised meals when kids are involved? How old are they before mealtimes become less like a circus where all the dangerous animals have gotten loose and you have only a carrot to fend them off with?
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#momsquad #realmotherhood #motherhoodthroughig #lifeasamama #mamahoodinsquares #honestmomconfessions #motherhoodisdarling #lifewithlittles #inbeautyandchaos #realparenting #dinnertime #familylife #motherhoodintheraw #our_everyday_moments #stopdropandmom #furbaby #devonrex #devonrexcats #acupofmotherhood #lovingtheordinarymoments](http://scontent-dus1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/ae7be4d55d0ce462f19569d81d5661cc/5D654DB1/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/58408946_1010814659122679_3475553896390621667_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-dus1-1.cdninstagram.com "Could dinnertime be any more chaotic? Think chickpeas and noodles being thrown at your face by the grinning one year old, a two-nager secretly slipping in bits of half masticated fish into your bowl whilst simultaneously picking out all the good bits (the chickpeas apparently), a constant low whinge of “I want... [Maggi, a tissue - but not THAT tissue 🤷🏻♀️, some more water, a knife, a boiling egg, a chocolate egg 🤨, something else...]”, a back-breaking number of retrievals of dropped cutlery, stuffed toys, lost socks... from the floor, intermittent high pitched screams from GD as he realises we’ve strapped him into his high chair since he developed the strength and co-ordination to be able to escape, half started / half finished conversations with @tjjgash... .
And then, to top it all off, a cat digging its claws into your shoulders so she can get a better vantage point for the (bloody expensive) fish which HB is invariably going to poor and prod and leave on his plate.
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How’s dinner time at your place? Does anyone actually have any remotely civilised meals when kids are involved? How old are they before mealtimes become less like a circus where all the dangerous animals have gotten loose and you have only a carrot to fend them off with?
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#momsquad #realmotherhood #motherhoodthroughig #lifeasamama #mamahoodinsquares #honestmomconfessions #motherhoodisdarling #lifewithlittles #inbeautyandchaos #realparenting #dinnertime #familylife #motherhoodintheraw #our_everyday_moments #stopdropandmom #furbaby #devonrex #devonrexcats #acupofmotherhood #lovingtheordinarymoments")
