PELOTON BIKE REVIEW- IS IT WORTH IT?

PELOTON BIKE REVIEW- IS IT WORTH IT?

After 6 months with a Peloton, here's my honest views on "is it worth the money," "is it as good as everyone says" and "do I really like it?"

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HOSPITAL IN A PANDEMIC

HOSPITAL IN A PANDEMIC

Hospital in a pandemic - a lot of people have asked me what it was like in hospital a few weeks ago so I've written it down. The NHS is amazing under all this pressure, but it's a very different place too.

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WISH UPON A 2021 STAR

WISH UPON A 2021 STAR

What do you wish for in 2021? Normally I write a travel wish list of sorts, but this year it's a wish for simple things I've missed in 2020.

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10 THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR IN 2020

10 THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR IN 2020

Doing my best to focus on being grateful rather than sad or angry at the end of a year we'd rather forget. Staying home hasn't all been bad.

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HAVE YOU TRIED 1-2-1 COACHING YET?

HAVE YOU TRIED 1-2-1 COACHING YET?

Because if you haven't then now is the right time, especially in an odd period of life when it is so hard to focus and reflect on priorities

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HOME – A LOCKDOWN RENOVATION SPECIAL

HOME – A LOCKDOWN RENOVATION SPECIAL

Oh how we laughed through our renovations. We didn’t. No: kitchen/oven/sink; dining out; trips away. A global pandemic & national lockdown...

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2ND BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY (AT HOME)

2ND BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY (AT HOME)

Our photos and memories from a fun old fashioned time at home to celebrate a second birthday. There's a lot to like about these simple times!

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2 YEARS OLD 24 THINGS AT 24 MONTHS

2 YEARS OLD 24 THINGS AT 24 MONTHS

2 years old already! How did that happen? Here's 24 things about my 2 year old at 24 months old, and many more than 24 favourite photos too!

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AT HOME IN LOCKDOWN

AT HOME IN LOCKDOWN

At home in lockdown - without a kitchen, full time parenting and working, but thankfully with a stunning spring and a lovely bit of Hampshire to call home

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PUT YOURSELF FIRST – A VERY TIMELY BOOK REVIEW

PUT YOURSELF FIRST – A VERY TIMELY BOOK REVIEW

"Put Yourself First" - a book review but also an instruction. Marianne Killick takes the complexity of the working mum and sets out some excellent ways to put yourself first for the benefit of you and the whole family! Very timely indeed.

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KEEPING POSITIVE IN A PANDEMIC

KEEPING POSITIVE IN A PANDEMIC

In amongst the stress and anxiety that the current pandemic is creating for us all, there are snippets of positivity to focus on. They are trivial, but right now they are the big things, so I've written them down to focus on.

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THE 3 PEAS IN WINTER

THE 3 PEAS IN WINTER

The 3 peas in winter - miserable weather, a house extension and global uncertainty.. An interesting few months...

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THE GARDEN PROJECT

THE GARDEN PROJECT

Last summer Chalcraft & Clay and Bean Nicholson landscaped and planted our garden and it's spectacular. Sam's vision, their ingenuity. We all love it!

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AN ODE TO MY MATERNITY LEAVE

AN ODE TO MY MATERNITY LEAVE

Going back to work and having the little one in nursery is excellent, but there are plenty of things to miss about maternity leave too

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THREE PEAS IN AUTUMN

THREE PEAS IN AUTUMN

Three peas in Autumn - our ramblings, holidays and other hi-jinks, including Cornwall, Greece, leaves and walking!

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THREE PEAS SUMMER ADVENTURES

THREE PEAS SUMMER ADVENTURES

What a busy summer. Back to work and off to nursery. Some time off. Nasty bugs behind us, almost forgotten. And many happy adventures and milestones too!

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73 THINGS ABOUT ME – BLOGGER VERSION OF VOGUE’S 73 QUESTIONS

73 THINGS ABOUT ME – BLOGGER VERSION OF VOGUE’S 73 QUESTIONS

Here's 73 things about me for my new readers! It's a bloggers version of Vogue's 73 Questions! A good bit of fun and something different for the blog!

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THE END OF MY MATERNITY LEAVE

THE END OF MY MATERNITY LEAVE

Maternity leave has come to an end. A year ago, it felt like such a long time. Today it feels like a few moments ago. My thoughts on work & nusery.

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THREE PEAS IN SPRING

THREE PEAS IN SPRING

Another blink and miss it season! Plenty of time at home, a little jaunt to Dorset and even a fortnight at work! Months 8, 9 and 10 of Baby P's little life flew by, one milestone after the other

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BOOK REVIEW FOR MUMS – THE JOY OF BEING

BOOK REVIEW FOR MUMS – THE JOY OF BEING

Marina Pearson's new book supports mums in stressing less and living more. I found helpful and thought provoking ideas to approach my working mum life.

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ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER BLUEBELL AND OTHER WINCHESTER WANDERINGS

ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER BLUEBELL AND OTHER WINCHESTER WANDERINGS

Another day, another bluebell hunt... Living where we do we're spoilt for choice and baby loves a forest stroll! As well as coffee, cake and a play date!

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THREE PEAS IN WINTER

THREE PEAS IN WINTER

Three peas in winter - a round up of sun, sand and seasonal adventures

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SPARKS OF TRAVEL JOY

SPARKS OF TRAVEL JOY

There’s plenty of joy in life without travel, thankfully. But there’s something about travel, or an adventure, that really sparks joy in me. Travelling less now that we have a little one, I have pondered what sparks joy for me in a trip. Champagne, especially the first sip that says ‘we are on…

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PENELOPE PARKER & BABY IN THE AUTUMN

PENELOPE PARKER & BABY IN THE AUTUMN

Autumn went by in a blur of coffee dates, walks with baby and business trips for Mr P. It started hot and balmy and finished frosty and soggy!  Days continue to vanish. I often don’t think I’ve achieved a thing but I actually did 1,000 little things to keep baby happy each day.…

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WHERE DO SELF CARE AND SELFLESSNESS MEET?

WHERE DO SELF CARE AND SELFLESSNESS MEET?

Self care. Something to focus on. Where do self care and selflessness meet when you have a new baby and thousands of demands a day? Probably nowhere near the middle – the tiny human is the priority! I didn’t know I could be totally selfless until he arrived. Don’t get me wrong I have never…

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