About
So, I have been tossing and turning with what, where and how to start this blog... I was planning to begin even before Florence was born. I mulled over what the content would be, what my theme should be, do I need a theme, and then don't even get me started on how I struggled to come up with an even remotely witty name *holds head in shame* (I'm always so jealous of people who can so quickly come up with a wonderfully witty name or slogan, it's definitely not my forte).
I would blame my dyslexia but I have plenty of dyslexic friends who come up with names and slogans at the drop of a hat (Anna!). So instead I'm taking it upon myself to blame the baby. When a name finally came to me I thought, this is it, I finally need to get on with writing and stop procrastinating.
"To be an overachiever would wrongly imply that I am remotely successful in my attempt to be able to conquer anything I put my baby-hazed mind to"
I am a terrible overachiever, correction, an ever-endeavouring overachiever.
To be an overachiever would wrongly imply that I am remotely successful in my attempt to be able to conquer anything I put my baby-hazed mind to.
This is definitely not the case, but try I do! If there is anything to be added to our home I always believe that it can be home made (by me), meals, soups, cakes, all manor of treats, cushions, knitted throws, jumpers, crochet bears, bathroom cabinets, worktops, cad drawings, you name it and I believe I have the skill set to make it happen.
Normally these creative flutters begin with me watching how it is done and thinking “I’m totally capable of this”, and end with my over subscribed mother or husband picking up the pieces and finishing the job.
There have been a few recent recipes and life events, including giving birth, that I've wanted to share. Having a baby definitely threw our reality through a loop..
..We questioned EVERY aspect of our life; it's funny how strict we are with what chemicals we put on or in our baby but how lax we are with ourselves! Upon noticing this I got the inspiration to clean up our diets, and the content for the blog
Now our diets are by no means bad, my husband is a personal trainer and we believe in food to nourish the body.. but I am a woman and if, during certain intervals in the year, I do not have a supply of chocolate and wine then I am best given a wide berth!
My husband has been known to just leave me in a room with red wine and Maya Gold until the red hue in my eyes vanished and the doe eyed (slightly hazy) wife emerged, I must add that doe eyed is by no means my resting state!!
Due to this and other sweet and savoury cravings we have as a family, I would say we are quintessential flexible dieters… Good 90% of the time but we enjoy treats without feeling too guilty. This blog will be my way of sharing how I fuel my family day to day, the glutinous treats we allow ourselves and my day to day successes and failures in motherhood and my waning attempts to be an over achiever.
I hope you enjoy
Katie xx
I would blame my dyslexia but I have plenty of dyslexic friends who come up with names and slogans at the drop of a hat (Anna!). So instead I'm taking it upon myself to blame the baby. When a name finally came to me I thought, this is it, I finally need to get on with writing and stop procrastinating.
"To be an overachiever would wrongly imply that I am remotely successful in my attempt to be able to conquer anything I put my baby-hazed mind to"
I am a terrible overachiever, correction, an ever-endeavouring overachiever.
To be an overachiever would wrongly imply that I am remotely successful in my attempt to be able to conquer anything I put my baby-hazed mind to.
This is definitely not the case, but try I do! If there is anything to be added to our home I always believe that it can be home made (by me), meals, soups, cakes, all manor of treats, cushions, knitted throws, jumpers, crochet bears, bathroom cabinets, worktops, cad drawings, you name it and I believe I have the skill set to make it happen.
Normally these creative flutters begin with me watching how it is done and thinking “I’m totally capable of this”, and end with my over subscribed mother or husband picking up the pieces and finishing the job.
There have been a few recent recipes and life events, including giving birth, that I've wanted to share. Having a baby definitely threw our reality through a loop..
..We questioned EVERY aspect of our life; it's funny how strict we are with what chemicals we put on or in our baby but how lax we are with ourselves! Upon noticing this I got the inspiration to clean up our diets, and the content for the blog
Now our diets are by no means bad, my husband is a personal trainer and we believe in food to nourish the body.. but I am a woman and if, during certain intervals in the year, I do not have a supply of chocolate and wine then I am best given a wide berth!
My husband has been known to just leave me in a room with red wine and Maya Gold until the red hue in my eyes vanished and the doe eyed (slightly hazy) wife emerged, I must add that doe eyed is by no means my resting state!!
Due to this and other sweet and savoury cravings we have as a family, I would say we are quintessential flexible dieters… Good 90% of the time but we enjoy treats without feeling too guilty. This blog will be my way of sharing how I fuel my family day to day, the glutinous treats we allow ourselves and my day to day successes and failures in motherhood and my waning attempts to be an over achiever.
I hope you enjoy
Katie xx