post pregnancy weight loss regime | The BiB Awards 2015 and a question

post pregnancy weight loss regime

Votes for the Brilliance in Blogging Awards, hosted by BritMums, are now officially open, and its your chance to nominate the best blogs that you love. Apart from that time I mistook getting nominated for a Liebster Award as a blogging Oscar (you can read about that little mistake here), this is the first time in my very short blogging life that there are actual award nominations open.  Woop woop!  

Now to be quite honest, there is alot of competition.  And I mean alot of competition. There are so many talented writers and bloggers out there that I have thought of not writing this post at all.  I often doubt my writing ability and question my blog.  But, my page statistics tell me a different story.  Somewhere, somehow, some lovely lovely people actually take the time to read and comment on my little blog. So, whilst this post may only serve as a reminder to my mum to vote for me (thanks mum), Im publishing this post regardless.  Whilst I would LOVE any nominations, at all, writing about the awards is also an excellent chance to celebrate the blogs I love too and share my nominations.  There are lots of different categories, so heres my nominations and a question for you...

Inspire Category

Without a doubt I nominate the lovely Katie from Pouting in Heels.  Her blogs are truly inspirational and so uplifting.  She is a very gifted writer. I adore her blogs and her attitude to life. I highly recommend a look at her fabulous blog here. 

Social Media Category

For me, there is one blogger who really engages on all social media platforms. Whilst I am still getting to grips with Google plus, this lady has all aspects well and truly covered and she is very supportive of sharing and helping other blogs too.  Its Victoria from Verily Victoria Vocalises.

Writer Category

My nomination here has to go to Brummy Mummy of Two.  This lady is hilarious and her blogs keep you hooked.  When I first found her blog I think I spent a whole afternoon reading.  She is not only a fantastic writer and actually makes me laugh out loud, but she also is a champion of not beating yourself up and taking parenting in your stride.  

Photo Category

For this category I nominate Kate from Mummy, daddy and me.  I have a slight obsession with her and her blog.  She shares the most gorgeous pictures and has a very inspiring blog which is so pretty and yes, I may also stalk her on Instagram. 

Family Category

This is a really tricky category as there are so many blogs that I read and love. But I have decided to nominate Potty Mouthed Mum. I find her blog very open and honest and just a pleasure to read.  

Outstanding Category

Without a doubt I think Honest Mum should win this award.  This lady is a truly talented blogger and has the most beautiful site and blogs.  She is also so supportive of other bloggers and it really shines through. You can tell she works so hard to deliver amazing content daily.  If you want to see how a professional blogger does it, this is your lady. 

And finally.... Fresh Voice Category

Hmm...do I dare? Yes, yes, I do. This is the category for new bloggers, celebrating new content and blogging style.  And here is where I ask you to consider voting for me (feel free to vote for me in other categories, but I felt this might be a good one).  I have only been blogging since July 2014, and I feel my blog and writing style has really evolved in this time. I may just be a tiny spec in a vast ocean of other bloggers, but I hope that if you do enjoy my blog you would consider voting for me. You can find all the details and the voting form here at Britmums Brilliance in Blogging Awards 2015.

I wish all the other amazing bloggers the best of luck, and as always, thanks for reading, 

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post pregnancy weight loss routine | Quicksmart BackPack Stroller Review

post pregnancy weight loss routine

Toddlers only have little legs (obviously!) and I find that my daughter, who is now nearly three, starts off the day wanting to be very independent and walk everywhere herself. What we both tend to block out is that her legs only carry her so far, so after approximately 30 minutes I end up carrying her, and end up with an aching back and juggling things in my teeth.  Our original pram that we bought when she was a baby does convert to a pushchair, but we find it quite heavy and cumbersome now and not ideally suited to a heavy toddler. I blame its poor manoeuvrability on the many toes I may or may not have ran over. This year, we are very lucky in the fact that we are doing lots of travelling, so we thought we would invest in a light weight pushchair.  It needed to be lightweight, easy to fold and put up and also compact.  

After much research we found the QuickSmart back pack stroller and it is fabulous. What immediately drew our attention was that it folds down and fits into an over the shoulder bag.  We thought this was perfect for times when our daughter wanted to walk so we could actually comfortably carry the stroller.  

Its extremely lightweight (7.5kg) and folds out into a stroller in just three easy clicks which you can actually do with one hand, and if youre interested, whilst taking blog photographs. It folds down in another three clicks, but I found you need both hands to do this.

We trialled the stroller on our recent trip to Paris and it was perfect. Because it is so compact, it is ideal for storing in compartments and we found that when in its bag, it neatly fitted into the overhead storage on the train. We also found it great on the underground for times when we struggled to find lifts, we could quickly take our daughter out, fold the pushchair, pop it into its bag and then walk onto an escalator. 

It handles really well and you can steer single-handedly which is no easy feat with a heavy toddler sitting in!! There is a tiny bit of storage underneath and a pocket to the back, but to be honest, we really didnt want that much storage space.  It also comes with a rain cover and a safety harness, and the seat has an upright position and then a reclining position.  

I think this stroller is the perfect partner for travel and its great for that stage of being too big for a pushchair but not quite being able to walk everywhere. I really recommend it. QuickSmart is an American company so you do have to search for where to buy. We found the stroller on Amazon here.  

Even Pablo gives the stroller his paw of approval. 

Thanks for reading and have a fantastic weekend, 

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post pregnancy weight loss recipes | The Millers Barn Nottingham A review

post pregnancy weight loss recipes

The last time I went into a Beefeater restaurant was well over 10 years ago, and I have a vague recollection that I went as part of a hen party. My memory is a little hazy. When Beefeater offered me and my family the chance to try their new menu, I thought I would go with an open mind and empty stomach, and hope for the best.  My preconceptions were that there would definitely be some questionable interior furnishings, a dodgy armchair of sorts and mediocre pub food. But, I left with a very different opinion indeed.  

The Millers Barn in Nottingham is ideally located just outside of Nottingham and directly opposite the local tram station.  Outside there is a play-area and seating area for the warmer months which unfortunately we didnt use as it was too cold.  First impressions of the inside were not at all how I had imagined. The restaurant was very open plan, airy, modern and decked out with funky furnishings.  There wasnt a dodgy looking armchair in sight. 

The menu had a great choice of food which was reasonably priced. We started with a tear and share chimichurri flatbread which was absolutely huge and more than enough for me, my husband and daughter to share, and it was delicious. For mains, I opted for the pulled pork burger which came with skinny fries, chunky coleslaw and pickled cucumbers. My husband chose a double chicken piri piri which was served with skinny fries, chunky coleslaw and a chilli and lime corn on the cob. The service was good and the food was delicious.  It was fresh and tasty with good sized portions. 

The childrens menu had a good selection of foods too, with healthy options available. My daughter chose spaghetti bolognese which came with a mini garlic bread. Her meal was delicious too, and tasted fresh and just cooked, I really cant stand childrens food that has just been blasted in the microwave. Obviously it would have been rude to leave without a pudding, so we shared (!) a chocolate brownie and my daughter sampled jelly and ice cream. For our drinks (and one had free refills), starter, two mains, and childrens menu choices with a pudding the bill came to just under £40.  

From not venturing into a Beefeater in over 10 years, I left the restaurant feeling that I would definitely eat at the chain again. It may not be gourmet dining, but the restaurant was family friendly, clean, modern and the food was freshly cooked and delicious.  Its definitely worth taking a second look at Beefeater and I highly recommend the Millers Barn in Nottingham!  

Thanks for reading and hope you are all enjoying a lovely Easter! 

Have you been to a Beefeater recently? Would you ever try this chain of restaurants? 

We were kindly gifted vouchers for our meal from Beefeater, but this review is 100% my own and honest opinion (and I would have happily paid for such a lovely meal). 

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