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Categories Fitness, Food & Drink

The Importance of self care

April 13, 2016April 14, 2016 Leave a comment by A Crafty Chai

So I’m back after a bit of a blogging hiatus. Things got pretty busy for a while there, between work, redecorating and getting sick so something had to take a back seat. It wasn’t planned, just unavoidable, and I did let the busyness get to me. I forgot how important it is to take time out … Read more The Importance of self care


Categories Food & Drink

My 2016 Goals

December 29, 2015January 7, 2016 Leave a comment by A Crafty Chai

I’m not one for making New Year’s resolutions, mainly because they rarely last beyond a week! Also, within teaching, I often feel like there are so many new starts and am often trying to think about ways to improve myself, what I do etc. But there are a few things that I want to be … Read more My 2016 Goals


Categories Food & Drink

Lifesum

May 20, 2015May 28, 2015 Leave a comment by A Crafty Chai

My eyes have always been bigger than my stomach, but that’s never stopped me from overeating. In fact, when I’m tired, I crave that ever so slightly stuffed feeling. All of this has led me to trying a whole host of different diets, none of which have worked longterm. So when my partner showed me … Read more Lifesum


Categories Tuesday Treat

Tuesday Treat – British Strawberries

May 13, 2015May 12, 2015 Leave a comment by A Crafty Chai

Strawberries are my favourite fruit. You can eat them in so many ways – on their own, with cream a la Wimbledon, in a smoothie, the world is your oyster. They also look great while you’re waiting to eat them. Pop them in your favourite bowl and they make brighten up your kitchen. As a … Read more Tuesday Treat – British Strawberries


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Very chilly long walk this morning for our #dailye Very chilly long walk this morning for our #dailyexercise. Spotted a green woodpecker and a heron, which are my favourite 🤩 #lockdownlife #birdwatching #naturegirl
Picked the perfect day to try this #meditation exe Picked the perfect day to try this #meditation exercise from the @deliciouslyella app. Stomach churning anxiety, so prescribed myself skipping and stretching then a herbal tea and some meditation. Feel calmer now, tho who knows long that will last! 👀 #teacherlife #lockdowneve
Gorgeous winter light at Radley Lakes this morning Gorgeous winter light at Radley Lakes this morning, doing a spot of #birdwatching. Saw a Shovler, which is fancy! #naturegirl #naturenerd
Happiness is a stack of #pancakes ☺️Recipe by Happiness is a stack of #pancakes ☺️Recipe by @wallflowerkitchen #vegan #veganbreakfast #whatveganseat #veganuary
Frozen cobwebs looking gorgeous at #radleylakes, c Frozen cobwebs looking gorgeous at #radleylakes, cold but gorgeous and spotted a #kingfisher (tho no photo because they’re so fast!) #newyearsday #ihearttheeu
It was foggy on our #dogwalk earlier and bloody fr It was foggy on our #dogwalk earlier and bloody freezing. Am looking forward to an early night and shaking off this headache. #fucknewyears
Spotted my first #snowdrop of the season this week Spotted my first #snowdrop of the season this weekend. #flowers
Happy #boxingdayleftoversandwichday This is my fav Happy #boxingdayleftoversandwichday This is my favourite part of Christmas: layer of Mayo, #tofurky, sliced roast potatoes, stuffing then a generous slather of cranberry sauce with a side of cheese puffs. Absolute winner 😌 #whatveganseat #veganfood
Yes! Winner, winner, #veganchristmasdinner Massive Yes! Winner, winner, #veganchristmasdinner Massive shout out to @mabelsveganyorkshires & @the_tofurky_company for helping make our Christmas dinner a winner 👌🏻 #whatveganseat
A very full #RiverThames in #Abingdon Christmas Da A very full #RiverThames in #Abingdon Christmas Day morning at about 7.30am and feeling like -4 🥶 very grateful for everything I have right now, including wine 🍷 cheers xx #christmas2020
Think it’s fair to say Poppydog isn’t impresse Think it’s fair to say Poppydog isn’t impressed with the damp dog walk this morning. #therain #torrential #notleavingthehouseagaintoday
Noticed this beautiful #anenome growing in the gar Noticed this beautiful #anenome growing in the garden the other morning. Sadly, it couldn’t withstand the heavy rain yesterday so I brought it in. How beautiful is it? A bright colour in the gloom. Roll on spring 🌻🌼🌸🌺🥀🌹🌷 #flowers #gardens
Spent a gorgeous hour here @oxford_floatation_cent Spent a gorgeous hour here @oxford_floatation_centre this afternoon and slept so well. Really needed it after this last week of term. Cannot recommend this place enough, especially now. It’s the most #relaxed I’ve felt, well, since the last time I went! #supportsmallbusiness #floattherapy
Pretty lush breakfast. @pipandnut peanut butter on Pretty lush breakfast. @pipandnut peanut butter on one slice of toast and @marksandspencer #vegan chocolate spread on the other. 👌🏻 perfect! #saturdaybreakfast #whatveganseat
Tasty #vegan mince pie from @flosoxford. Also had Tasty #vegan mince pie from @flosoxford. Also had a #vegan #chailatte Enjoyed a lovely walk round Florence Park too!
Did a very grown up thing: bought placements. Love Did a very grown up thing: bought placements. Love this bright pattern from @maiklifestyle. #supportsmallbusiness #pattern #colour
Once again, #Poppydog is a whole mood. #tfifriday Once again, #Poppydog is a whole mood. #tfifriday #ihearttheweekend
Feeling #Poppydog’s vibe so much today. Wish I c Feeling #Poppydog’s vibe so much today. Wish I could hide in a blanket all day. The world is overwhelming and there’s no time to process anything. Shout out to everyone who wants to be like Poppydog today. #anxiety #dogsreflectinglife #duvetdayplease
My face waiting for the pm to turn up to his own p My face waiting for the pm to turn up to his own press conference. #ffs #rude #nothowiwanttospendmysaturday #shitshow #thestateofthisgovernment
My #spooktacular contribution to the #halloween #p My #spooktacular contribution to the #halloween #pumpkin #jackolantern bonanza 🎃🎃🎃
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