Treasure Every Moment: spring

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

PARENTHOOD: The Differences between having a Spring/Summer Baby compared to an Autumn/Winter Baby

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Prior to having children I hadn't really thought about the potential differences between having a baby in the spring/summer compared to autumn/winter. Expecting and having a baby is such an incredible experience whenever in the year it happens, but after being lucky enough to have three children at different times of year it has been interesting to see the impact the season has. There are perhaps a surprising amount of differences I've personally found with having a baby in the warmer months compared to the colder ones. There is no 'best' time of year to have a baby, anytime is special, so let's look at some of the differences...

CHILDREN: Why Playing Outside Is So Important

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The great big outdoors...a place for learning, exploring and adventuring for all ages, but why is embracing it so important for our children? Anyone who has children will know how hard it can be to keep them entertained; they seemingly constantly need stimulus or focus and making the most of outdoor play is the perfect way to take a step back from technology. Technology is a big part of all of our lives nowadays, there's no escaping it; whether you're watching television, playing computer games, browsing social media, taking photographs or learning via apps it creeps into our day to day life with worrying ease sometimes.

PREGNANCY: Finding Your Own Spring/Summer Maternity Style 2019

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Finding out you're pregnant can bring on so many different emotions and then the moment your bump starts to appear there's a whole new challenge...what to wear? Despite having been pregnancy twice before I still find myself staring into my wardrobe at 15 weeks wondering what I am going to wear for the day?! I have plenty of maternity clothes from my previous pregnancies, but they were too big and my non-maternity clothes were getting too tight. Like a lot of women, I feel at my most body confident when I'm pregnant and am all about trying to show my bump from as early on as possible. Let's be honest, it's the only time I'm going to be wearing figure hugging clothes so why not make the most of it?

FAMILY DAY OUT: Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens with a Spring Wardrobe from Little Green Radicals

We're finally in spring and it won't be long before summer makes an appearance too, so it's the perfect time to prepare Isabella and Poppy's wardrobe in time for the warm weather. During the recent stretch of beautiful warm weather we made the most of it and headed to Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens in Northamptonshire. Kelmarsh Hall is a Grade I listed country house built in 1732, set in the most stunning gardens. The Gardens include a beautiful array of flowers, tress and shrubbery all set in a large walled garden, as well as around the Estate. It is the perfect day out as a family because there is plenty of space to run around and most of the gardens are pushchair friendly too (aside from a few steps to get down to the gardens).

SPRING/SUMMER: JoJo Maman Bébé 2018 Collection

As I look outside my window today all I can see is raindrops falling off rather sad looking tree branches, everything is a shade of either brown or green and it's wet underfoot. However, spring is coming and it won't be long before the birds are tweeting, colourful flowers are popping up everywhere and we can all get back outside in the fresh air. There are already subtle hints of spring arriving, with snowdrops peeking through the damp ground and even the odd daffodil adding a splash of yellow to the landscape. I am so ready for winter to be over with now and for our weekends to be filled with family adventures in the sunshine!

#LITTLELOVES: 13 Reasons Why, Desk Organisation and Homemade Soup

This was my last full working week, thanks to the bank holiday next week, prior to maternity leave. I seriously can't believe I'm almost starting my second maternity leave, in some ways it feels like last time yet in others it couldn't be more different. I'm certainly a lot less prepared this time, as soon as I properly start my first job is to shop for and pack my hospital bag! Time is ticking and it would truly be a panic if I don't have it ready in time. I'm also excited to start booking in for a couple of pampering treatments and getting my hair cut - that's the hope anyway :)

WARDROBE: Updating to Spring/Summer

It's that time of year again when Isabella's wardrobe needed updating. She had outgrown a lot of her clothes and they were no longer suitable for the weather, or that's my excuse for the update anyway. As I said on Monday I am so excited for this summer because Isabella will be old enough to run around and play outside. We can have trips to the park, feed the ducks, days out at the farm and maybe even the odd trip to the beach...I can't wait!

TODDLER: Little Green Radicals Spring/Summer Collection

We're well and truly into spring now, summer is just around the corner and it can't come quick enough! Days playing in the garden, exploring local parks, days out at the farm and family picnics all make me so excited for the warmer days of summer. There have been quite a few blue sky days recently, which have been enjoyed with playing in the garden or the odd lunch outside in the fresh air. It's not quite warm enough for long days outside yet, but it hasn't stopped us getting Isabella's summer dresses out and eating fresh strawberries in the sun.

HOME: Spring Decor from notonthehighstreet

I absolutely love creating a 'home' for Tom and I - I say home because that's what a house becomes when there's love, care and attention paid to it and within it. Or I believe so anyway. Spring is all about fresh flowers, opening windows again, lighter colours and the good old 'spring clean'. Tom is a much neater person than me, I was always considered neat until I met Tom and now I'm considered messy (which I'm not!). I love the Spring time, it's so fresh and vibrant! It's like everything comes back to life again - blossom on the trees, daffodils growing everywhere and it's my birthday! As I was casually browsing the notonthehighstreet website for the hundredth, thousandth time - I found myself imaging creating the most beautiful Spring home with the following items...

^ Three month monthly flower subscription by Bloom & Wild £50. Bloom & Wild are a relatively new business but their concept is so original - delivered flowers that can fit through the letterbox! There's no worry if the recipient isn't at home because the flowers are carefully wrapped and boxed up, so that they fit through your letterbox. I recently sent some Bloom & Wild flowers to my cousin for her birthday and she loved them! Such a treat to come home too. ^