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Forever finding peace with feeding people with lov Forever finding peace with feeding people with love ✨😂… sorry for those I love… not. 

What is your love language? 

#smalleverydayjoy #bakewithme #bakingwithlove❤️
Slowly but surely finding movements that work for Slowly but surely finding movements that work for me 🙏🥹… 

As a child I loved being in water, like actually loved it. Pretended I was a mermaid any time I was in the bath, jumped into a pool fully clothed on holiday (repeated this behaviour this year to be fair, never grow up) and found paddle boarding on a holiday back in May and again found something that made me sooo happy. Of course, any hobby like this needs to be looked into, I am still learning about swells, safe tides, water safety equipment and still building upon my kit so that I can make sure whenever I use it it’s in a safe way ☺️. For anyone wanting to paddleboard I suggest doing some solid research about where you can do this safely and taking it steady. Today was a light paddle accompanied by a very competent cold water swimmer @diariesofadopamineaddict to just find a gentle groove that allowed us both to move in a healthy and fun filled way. 

✨ As I learn more I’d love to find more paddle spots around Yorkshire (lakes are a yes please), so if you have any recommendations then please send my way ☺️🙏? 

#paddleboarding #paddleboardingyorkshire #waterhobbies #smalleverydayjoy
Low cost teacher gift idea, because you know if I Low cost teacher gift idea, because you know if I can make something imma do it ☺️🙏.. oh and your kids can help with this too. 

You may remember last year I made some baked goods boxes for my children’s teachers, this year I’ve put together some bouquets and here’s what I used: 
🌷 flowers from a local florist, although you could by at supermarket if you really need to save the pennies ✨
📄 florist paper, again swap out for simple brown craft paper to save more money if you need 
✂️ + tape, hopefully something you have! 
🍃 I pulled some spare foliage branches from my garden to bulk out and add variety 
Use any string or ribbon for additional decoration if you’d like! 

Do you have any good ideas? 

#smalleverydayjoy #makeyourown #teachergifts #teachergiftideas
Independents over chains always ✨🙏… There’s some Independents over chains always ✨🙏… 

There’s something really special about support independents and behind each counter is a person who really cares. Here’s another 3 for us all to go out and support if possible ✨. As always, share your favourites below so we can get even more involved! 

@akbubbletea + @druidcoffee.hull + @nextdoorhull 

#hullbusiness #supportlocal #hullyorkshire
What weekends feel like when the sun is shining ☀️ What weekends feel like when the sun is shining ☀️… 

1️⃣ lazy park play at Skidby Mill 
2️⃣ early morning dog walks to stop for coffee at @the_milk_well so early it’s the only place that’s open so the dog can get out before too hot 🙏
3️⃣ after school trips to the amusements at the beach 
4️⃣ Running 10km with @deetssss for @mndassoc 
5️⃣ the perfect hand holding partner with summery nails ☺️

#smalleverydayjoy #thesehappysquares #todayiam_
Well I have to do it now don’t I 😂😂?? Send me all Well I have to do it now don’t I 😂😂??

Send me all of the tips cause I’m gonna need them 😂 🏃‍♀️. 

#londonmarathon #slowrunning #slowasfork
When your daughter asks for a dark chocolate Cinna When your daughter asks for a dark chocolate Cinnamoroll themed cake… you do your best 😂😂✨

#cakemaking #cakedecoration #thesehappysquares
Still can’t do basic math, phone calculator foreva Still can’t do basic math, phone calculator foreva xoxo 

⬇️ where you more traditionally academic at school or more arty ? 

#smalleverydayjoy #thesehappysquares #todayiam_
Have I told you how much the historian in me squea Have I told you how much the historian in me squeals when I get to wander around a historic home? 😍

When I was at university, I’d go around historic homes on days I wasn’t studying. I carried this on when I graduated as a nice day out kinda thing… when we had kids, I’d push a pram around and let them toddle around. They’ve always been a happy place for me. 

Every year we return to @burtonagneshall and every year we find something new to enjoy or marvel at 😍… as my little ones get bigger… there is still so much enjoyment for us all to have and this year the flowers are especially beautiful, and the cat trail? Iconic 😂 if you’re looking for something to do near Hull with the family (and dog!) you can explore the beautiful grounds for £30 for a family ticket. Worth it I say 😍… 

⬇️ do you have a favourite place to revisit? 

#burtonagnes #daysouthull #driffield
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thingsvioletdoes

Forever finding peace with feeding people with lov Forever finding peace with feeding people with love ✨😂… sorry for those I love… not. 

What is your love language? 

#smalleverydayjoy #bakewithme #bakingwithlove❤️
Slowly but surely finding movements that work for Slowly but surely finding movements that work for me 🙏🥹… 

As a child I loved being in water, like actually loved it. Pretended I was a mermaid any time I was in the bath, jumped into a pool fully clothed on holiday (repeated this behaviour this year to be fair, never grow up) and found paddle boarding on a holiday back in May and again found something that made me sooo happy. Of course, any hobby like this needs to be looked into, I am still learning about swells, safe tides, water safety equipment and still building upon my kit so that I can make sure whenever I use it it’s in a safe way ☺️. For anyone wanting to paddleboard I suggest doing some solid research about where you can do this safely and taking it steady. Today was a light paddle accompanied by a very competent cold water swimmer @diariesofadopamineaddict to just find a gentle groove that allowed us both to move in a healthy and fun filled way. 

✨ As I learn more I’d love to find more paddle spots around Yorkshire (lakes are a yes please), so if you have any recommendations then please send my way ☺️🙏? 

#paddleboarding #paddleboardingyorkshire #waterhobbies #smalleverydayjoy
Low cost teacher gift idea, because you know if I Low cost teacher gift idea, because you know if I can make something imma do it ☺️🙏.. oh and your kids can help with this too. 

You may remember last year I made some baked goods boxes for my children’s teachers, this year I’ve put together some bouquets and here’s what I used: 
🌷 flowers from a local florist, although you could by at supermarket if you really need to save the pennies ✨
📄 florist paper, again swap out for simple brown craft paper to save more money if you need 
✂️ + tape, hopefully something you have! 
🍃 I pulled some spare foliage branches from my garden to bulk out and add variety 
Use any string or ribbon for additional decoration if you’d like! 

Do you have any good ideas? 

#smalleverydayjoy #makeyourown #teachergifts #teachergiftideas
Independents over chains always ✨🙏… There’s some Independents over chains always ✨🙏… 

There’s something really special about support independents and behind each counter is a person who really cares. Here’s another 3 for us all to go out and support if possible ✨. As always, share your favourites below so we can get even more involved! 

@akbubbletea + @druidcoffee.hull + @nextdoorhull 

#hullbusiness #supportlocal #hullyorkshire
What weekends feel like when the sun is shining ☀️ What weekends feel like when the sun is shining ☀️… 

1️⃣ lazy park play at Skidby Mill 
2️⃣ early morning dog walks to stop for coffee at @the_milk_well so early it’s the only place that’s open so the dog can get out before too hot 🙏
3️⃣ after school trips to the amusements at the beach 
4️⃣ Running 10km with @deetssss for @mndassoc 
5️⃣ the perfect hand holding partner with summery nails ☺️

#smalleverydayjoy #thesehappysquares #todayiam_
Well I have to do it now don’t I 😂😂?? Send me all Well I have to do it now don’t I 😂😂??

Send me all of the tips cause I’m gonna need them 😂 🏃‍♀️. 

#londonmarathon #slowrunning #slowasfork
When your daughter asks for a dark chocolate Cinna When your daughter asks for a dark chocolate Cinnamoroll themed cake… you do your best 😂😂✨

#cakemaking #cakedecoration #thesehappysquares
Still can’t do basic math, phone calculator foreva Still can’t do basic math, phone calculator foreva xoxo 

⬇️ where you more traditionally academic at school or more arty ? 

#smalleverydayjoy #thesehappysquares #todayiam_
Have I told you how much the historian in me squea Have I told you how much the historian in me squeals when I get to wander around a historic home? 😍

When I was at university, I’d go around historic homes on days I wasn’t studying. I carried this on when I graduated as a nice day out kinda thing… when we had kids, I’d push a pram around and let them toddle around. They’ve always been a happy place for me. 

Every year we return to @burtonagneshall and every year we find something new to enjoy or marvel at 😍… as my little ones get bigger… there is still so much enjoyment for us all to have and this year the flowers are especially beautiful, and the cat trail? Iconic 😂 if you’re looking for something to do near Hull with the family (and dog!) you can explore the beautiful grounds for £30 for a family ticket. Worth it I say 😍… 

⬇️ do you have a favourite place to revisit? 

#burtonagnes #daysouthull #driffield
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