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Real Talk: Money & Blogging/Instagram

I started blogging back in 2012, documenting my London Marathon training and trying to coerce friends and family into sponsoring me. I didn't even know you could make money as a blogger. And the word 'influencer' hadn't been thrown around willy nilly like confetti at...

Our Surrogacy Journey: Embryo Transfer Day

'We have to bring the date of the transfer forward, it’s now going to be on Tuesday.'  I got this text while out on a run with friends on Friday morning in Phoenix. Thankfully I had plans to be in Phoenix for the half marathon weekend (OK originally I had planned...

Does Natural Deodorant Actually Work for Sweaty Runners?

Does Natural Deodorant Actually Work for Sweaty Runners?

For the last couple of weeks, I've been testing out natural deodorant vs my traditional roll on. I am a sweaty person and so a good deodorant is key - especially on the days where I run before work or walk from the station and do a quick shower or baby-wipe wash! It...

Life Lately June 2021 & Recently Asked Questions

Sometimes coming back to something after you've been away for what feels like too long is a little daunting. Even after blogging for 10 years, I still felt apprehensive about coming on here to share. It doesn't help that my blog has been dealing with hacking issues...

Running and IVF

Running and IVF

Running and IVF I'm just over two weeks out from having egg retrieval as part of IVF treatment (read this post and this one sharing our IVF experience and Fertility FAQs). One thing I'd read a bit about and had been warned of was that I'd be told not to run. Whilst...

IVF Diary Week 2 & Answering More IVF/Surrogacy Questions

IVF Diary Week 2 & Answering More IVF/Surrogacy Questions If you're new to our IVF journey - start here. Did you do your IVF privately? Our CCG (and infact most in England) won't cover IVF for surrogacy on the NHS so private was our only option. Our clinic has...

Does Natural Deodorant Actually Work for Sweaty Runners?

Does Natural Deodorant Actually Work for Sweaty Runners?

For the last couple of weeks, I've been testing out natural deodorant vs my traditional roll on. I am a sweaty person and so a good deodorant is key - especially on the days where I run before work or walk from the station and do a quick shower or baby-wipe wash! It...

Feeling Off Right Now? How To Reset & Get that Mojo Back

This post is in partnership with Very and Samsung.  Pandemic fatigue is real. It's been a tough 18 months for everyone, and I know I'm not the only one that feels a bit...frankly, fed up. I've had moments recently (ok days) where I feel exhausted, lacking...

Life Lately June 2021 & Recently Asked Questions

Sometimes coming back to something after you've been away for what feels like too long is a little daunting. Even after blogging for 10 years, I still felt apprehensive about coming on here to share. It doesn't help that my blog has been dealing with hacking issues...