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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
3 dog friendly brunch spots (or just great spots f 3 dog friendly brunch spots (or just great spots for a coffee and a natter if you want to take your dog with you 😍🩷 🐶!) 

1️⃣ @petiteebakery 
2️⃣ @cafe_norah_norahome 
3️⃣ @thieving_harrys 

⬇️ As always, there are loads more, this is just a few I’m highlighting for this post 🙂 tag your fave dog friendly cafe below so we can share the love!
Got nicely dressed up so had to document it for th Got nicely dressed up so had to document it for the gram 😂… nice change to my oversized clothes I’ve been living in in this heat! 

Saw my lovely friend @meg.martin as a Mrs last evening and she was vibrant as always in her second dress of the day 😍, a gorgeous bride… always nice to see a little bit of love isn’t it? 

Also meant Joe & I could get dressed up which was nice albeit very warm hahahah, after our drive over last evening we got back so we could have a good start to the morning with a lovely shady walk before it got too walk for the dog. A stop at @petiteebakery (who I think may be one of the most dog friendly cafes I’ve ever visited) and a walk around Chants Ave spotting these gorgeous flowers locals have planted to make the area prettier. 

⬇️ Have you been coping in the heat? 

#weddingseason #weddingguest #smalleverydayjoy #thesehappysquares
What a day 🥹 ! Let me start with something interes What a day 🥹 ! Let me start with something interesting.. before Christmas I couldn’t run 1km without stopping to think “I hate this” “I’m not a runner” “why do people do this?”… but after finding @slowasforkrunclub something shifted and the education around exercise and nutrition began. Yes I am a runner, because I go out on runs, it’s as simple as that. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Do I really want to spend my time running chasing PBs? No… but it’s nice when they happen because for me, it is showing growth and an unlearning of decades of thinking I could not do these things because I looked a certain way and my fitness level was lower than others around me. Today was challenging sure, but do able. Isn’t that quite incredible? 🙂 it certainly helped having incredible people supporting and thinking about a pub lunch for my dad after to celebrate Father’s Day and we got that too ☺️🩷. What a wonderful Sunday. 

#eastyorkshirehalfmarathon #slowasforkrunningclub #runnersofinstagram
ad | We’ve worked hard to build our dogs’ confiden ad | We’ve worked hard to build our dogs’ confidence off lead over the past year, but if I’m honest, the PAJ PET Finder 4G Mini from @paj_gps.pets has helped build mine too. 🐾

When you have a spaniel who sees every walk as an opportunity for adventure, having real-time GPS tracking that doesn’t rely on bluetooth gives that extra bit of reassurance. For me, knowing I can check their location at any time means we can enjoy our walks with a little more freedom and a lot less worry. 

It’s lightweight, waterproof (a must in our house), tracks activity, sleep and wellness, and even comes with a light to wear for the darker nights. All of the tracking is housed in a really easy to use app, meaning you can track on the go and enjoy the walk with a little bit of ease. 

You can get 10% off using code VIOLET10

Have you ever thought of using a pet tracker?

#SpanielLife #DogTracker #YorkshireDogs #PAJPets
3 grab and go lunches in hu1 (Hull city centre) 🙏🙏 3 grab and go lunches in hu1 (Hull city centre) 🙏🙏! 

@saltandpepperclubuk 
@yankeeland1882 
@greko_uk 

So many more to share, including some lighter lunch options but let’s just start here so you’ve got some inspiration for Friday lunchtime… 🤭! 

⬇️ Where is your favourite? 

#hull #hullcitycentre #hu1 #chipspice #hulleats
ad 🍪 Homemade Father’s Day Cookie Slab 🍪 Looking ad 🍪 Homemade Father’s Day Cookie Slab 🍪

Looking for a homemade Father’s Day gift? This giant cookie slab is such a fun bake to make with the kids and you can tailor it to all your favourite flavourings. 

For the cookie slab:
450g plain flour
345g Tate & Lyle light brown sugar
230g Tate & Lyle granulated sugar
220g softened unsalted butter
2 eggs + 2 egg yolks  
A splash of milk
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
300g chocolate, chopped

Mix together the sugars and butter until combined, then add the eggs and egg yolks. Pour in a splash of milk before gradually mixing in the flour and bicarbonate of soda. Fold through the chopped chocolate and spread the mixture into a lined baking tray.

Bake at Gas Mark 4 for around 40 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on the size of your tray, a thinner cookie slab will need a little less time.

For the buttercream:
250g unsalted butter
500g Tate & Lyle icing sugar

Whip together until light and fluffy, then pipe around the edges. Finish with melted dark chocolate and decorate with choice of toppings. ✨

Use my code: SWEETVIOLET for 10% off Tate & Lyle products (I’ll share a link on stories) 

The perfect edible Father’s Day gift that’s far more personal than a last-minute card! Who would you make this for? 👇💙
Collecting a foster dog through @spanielrescuefoun Collecting a foster dog through @spanielrescuefoundation 😊 this was day 1 and we started our journey 5:15am. The things I do cause I love dogs 🤪…

#smalleverydayjoy #spanielrescuefoundation #spanielsofinstagram
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thingsvioletdoes

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
3 dog friendly brunch spots (or just great spots f 3 dog friendly brunch spots (or just great spots for a coffee and a natter if you want to take your dog with you 😍🩷 🐶!) 

1️⃣ @petiteebakery 
2️⃣ @cafe_norah_norahome 
3️⃣ @thieving_harrys 

⬇️ As always, there are loads more, this is just a few I’m highlighting for this post 🙂 tag your fave dog friendly cafe below so we can share the love!
Got nicely dressed up so had to document it for th Got nicely dressed up so had to document it for the gram 😂… nice change to my oversized clothes I’ve been living in in this heat! 

Saw my lovely friend @meg.martin as a Mrs last evening and she was vibrant as always in her second dress of the day 😍, a gorgeous bride… always nice to see a little bit of love isn’t it? 

Also meant Joe & I could get dressed up which was nice albeit very warm hahahah, after our drive over last evening we got back so we could have a good start to the morning with a lovely shady walk before it got too walk for the dog. A stop at @petiteebakery (who I think may be one of the most dog friendly cafes I’ve ever visited) and a walk around Chants Ave spotting these gorgeous flowers locals have planted to make the area prettier. 

⬇️ Have you been coping in the heat? 

#weddingseason #weddingguest #smalleverydayjoy #thesehappysquares
What a day 🥹 ! Let me start with something interes What a day 🥹 ! Let me start with something interesting.. before Christmas I couldn’t run 1km without stopping to think “I hate this” “I’m not a runner” “why do people do this?”… but after finding @slowasforkrunclub something shifted and the education around exercise and nutrition began. Yes I am a runner, because I go out on runs, it’s as simple as that. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Do I really want to spend my time running chasing PBs? No… but it’s nice when they happen because for me, it is showing growth and an unlearning of decades of thinking I could not do these things because I looked a certain way and my fitness level was lower than others around me. Today was challenging sure, but do able. Isn’t that quite incredible? 🙂 it certainly helped having incredible people supporting and thinking about a pub lunch for my dad after to celebrate Father’s Day and we got that too ☺️🩷. What a wonderful Sunday. 

#eastyorkshirehalfmarathon #slowasforkrunningclub #runnersofinstagram
ad | We’ve worked hard to build our dogs’ confiden ad | We’ve worked hard to build our dogs’ confidence off lead over the past year, but if I’m honest, the PAJ PET Finder 4G Mini from @paj_gps.pets has helped build mine too. 🐾

When you have a spaniel who sees every walk as an opportunity for adventure, having real-time GPS tracking that doesn’t rely on bluetooth gives that extra bit of reassurance. For me, knowing I can check their location at any time means we can enjoy our walks with a little more freedom and a lot less worry. 

It’s lightweight, waterproof (a must in our house), tracks activity, sleep and wellness, and even comes with a light to wear for the darker nights. All of the tracking is housed in a really easy to use app, meaning you can track on the go and enjoy the walk with a little bit of ease. 

You can get 10% off using code VIOLET10

Have you ever thought of using a pet tracker?

#SpanielLife #DogTracker #YorkshireDogs #PAJPets
3 grab and go lunches in hu1 (Hull city centre) 🙏🙏 3 grab and go lunches in hu1 (Hull city centre) 🙏🙏! 

@saltandpepperclubuk 
@yankeeland1882 
@greko_uk 

So many more to share, including some lighter lunch options but let’s just start here so you’ve got some inspiration for Friday lunchtime… 🤭! 

⬇️ Where is your favourite? 

#hull #hullcitycentre #hu1 #chipspice #hulleats
ad 🍪 Homemade Father’s Day Cookie Slab 🍪 Looking ad 🍪 Homemade Father’s Day Cookie Slab 🍪

Looking for a homemade Father’s Day gift? This giant cookie slab is such a fun bake to make with the kids and you can tailor it to all your favourite flavourings. 

For the cookie slab:
450g plain flour
345g Tate & Lyle light brown sugar
230g Tate & Lyle granulated sugar
220g softened unsalted butter
2 eggs + 2 egg yolks  
A splash of milk
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
300g chocolate, chopped

Mix together the sugars and butter until combined, then add the eggs and egg yolks. Pour in a splash of milk before gradually mixing in the flour and bicarbonate of soda. Fold through the chopped chocolate and spread the mixture into a lined baking tray.

Bake at Gas Mark 4 for around 40 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on the size of your tray, a thinner cookie slab will need a little less time.

For the buttercream:
250g unsalted butter
500g Tate & Lyle icing sugar

Whip together until light and fluffy, then pipe around the edges. Finish with melted dark chocolate and decorate with choice of toppings. ✨

Use my code: SWEETVIOLET for 10% off Tate & Lyle products (I’ll share a link on stories) 

The perfect edible Father’s Day gift that’s far more personal than a last-minute card! Who would you make this for? 👇💙
Collecting a foster dog through @spanielrescuefoun Collecting a foster dog through @spanielrescuefoundation 😊 this was day 1 and we started our journey 5:15am. The things I do cause I love dogs 🤪…

#smalleverydayjoy #spanielrescuefoundation #spanielsofinstagram
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