It’s good to have a few challenges to work towards and as Spring feels like it’s finally springing up in Edinburgh – longer days, brighter skies, snowdrops and crocuses blooming – my running club Carnethy has set us a list…
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Getting Annabel started on solids and beginning the weaning process was something I was really looking forward to. I did lots of reading, followed some professionals on Instagram to get some tips, listened to the Wean in 15 podcast series…
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After the first 12 weeks as new parents you finally feel like you might be starting to figure this all out. Feeding gets easier, naps and sleeping routines become a bit more manageable and playtime feels more fun with smiles,…
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I met Lauren through Instagram and our friendship grew through our love of running and vegan food, searching for the best almond croissants in Edinburgh (Black Rabbit) and doing well to avoid the club training sessions in favour of a…
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When I was pregnant I was overloaded with information about what we needed to buy as parents. From must-have essentials like all the muslin cloths to the weird and wonderful white noise machines, it was difficult to work out what…
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Today in our recipe sharing series, I need to tell you about these incredible homemade bagels. The perfect crust, soft and a little sweet inside, I was surprised how easy they were to make. Just around the corner from my…
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Here’s a really simple and quick recipe for sweet, energy-packed cashew nut and coconut bites that Steph shared recently. These are perfect little balls of energy for before, during (wrap ’em up and pop in your bag) or after exercise…
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Steph recalls Winter Tanners: it’s always nice to have a goal through Winter. It keeps the motivation going, gives you a reason to train and something to aim for. For the first time in a few years, I found myself…
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It’s always a nice touch at Christmas when you receive something that’s handmade in your stocking or under the tree, especially when it’s edible! Here are a few ideas if you have some time to get in the kitchen and…
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Steph and I both like to try new recipes then share with each other if they’re a success (or not!) so I looked through our recent WhatsApp chat and these were the ones that stood out to give another…
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Edinburgh has a brand new parkrun to offer its enthusiastic Saturday morning runners! Oriam parkrun! It’s based out in the south-west of the city at the Heriot Watt University campus, Riccarton, and quite easy to get to on the bus…
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Last Friday evening I got the urge to bake and found a recipe that required minimal effort but delivered maximum results, a perfect combo so I thought I’d share. Get baking this weekend! The recipe is a Jamie Oliver one,…
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After flying into Munich and heading straight to Salzburg for most of our holiday, we had a day and a half or so to spend in Munich at the end of our trip before flying home. Octoberfest was still…
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When we booked our trip to Salzburg one of the first things I did was research and write down a list of vegan-friendly eating spots to visit in the city, so today I thought I’d share these with you.…
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As a little late Summer getaway before our baby girl arrives and to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, we chose to escape to Salzburg, Austria for a few days in September. We flew to Munich with Eurowings, a really affordable…
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As a treat for my sister’s 30th birthday I booked a girly afternoon tea for my mum, sister and I at the Georgian Tea Room within The Dome in Edinburgh. I was pleasantly surprised that they offered not only a…
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As a little baby-moon/weekend getaway last month, we spent two nights cosied up in our very own shepherd’s hut in the middle of nowhere. Sounds idyllic yes? Here’s how we spent our weekend, leaving the city behind and getting back…
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My now-not-so-little-sister, who turned 30 this weekend, is currently living it up in the city of Belfast, so last month I hopped across the sea for an action packed weekend of sightseeing, eating and exploring! We packed in a…
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A low-key, local hill race in the Scottish Borders. Broughton Heights Hill Race had it all – a make-shift registration point in a farm shed, races for all ages including a junior race, friendly marshals on the hilltops cheering ‘last…
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One of my favourite cakes has always been a coffee and walnut, perfect for elevenses or afternoon tea with a cuppa or even better, a strong cup of coffee. When I went vegan I found that a lot of the…
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