Sometimes the simplest of Saturday’s are needed Sometimes the simplest of Saturday’s are needed to refresh from the previous week. Mooching in town, sunshine, ciders and spending time with loved ones. Blissssss ☀️ 

Hope you’re having a wholesome Saturday. What’s yours looked like? 👇🏻 

#NavigatingNorthants #NicoleNavigates #LoveTowcester #SimpleSaturdays #Northamptonshire #Towcester #LocalLove #IndependentNorthants #TowcesterMillBrewery #NicoleNavigatesNorthants
Platty jubes photo dump 📸 What a weekend, fil Platty jubes photo dump 📸 

What a weekend, filled with catching up with pals, jubilee celebrations, moonlit walks in Northampton, wedding reception celebrations with colleagues and wine… lots and lots of wine 😂🥂

Safe to say I’m going on an alcohol detox after this weekend but at least we made some memories? What’s been your highlight this weekend? ☺️

#NicoleNavigates #JubileeWeekend
Happy Jubilee weekend, Northamptonshire 🇬🇧 Happy Jubilee weekend, Northamptonshire 🇬🇧

What a weekend of celebrations it’s been and I love how high streets and neighbourhoods have been getting into the spirit. Couldn’t resist snapping this photo as I love how royal Northampton was looking 👑 

Have you been celebrating the jubilee where you are? Tell me what you’ve been up to and what’s been happening in Northamptonshire 👇🏻

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #JubileeWeekend #JubileeWeekendNorthampton #Northampton
Be your own sparkle ✨ Still haven’t quite rec Be your own sparkle ✨

Still haven’t quite recovered from Saturday’s charity bottomless brunch at White Hart in Great Houghton, but it was the BEST day! 🥰

Would throughly recommend taking a trip to see them as the people are great and I couldn’t stop smiling all day thanks to a fab bunch of girls and singing to lots of ABBA and Spice Girls ✌🏼 

👇🏻 I’m in a happy mood - tell me what’s been making you happy recently 

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants
April foodie photo dump 📸 Looking at my camer April foodie photo dump 📸 

Looking at my camera roll, turns out April was not only filled with lots of walking, work stuff and days out, but it involved ALOT of good food. Here’s a breakdown:

🍏 @bitestreet enjoying a @fashion.bake bao bun and @gyroguys1 doner meat and halloumi wrap washed down with @saxbys_cider 

🥯 Lots of Sunday coffees and smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels from @clairescottagekitchen 

🐟 Fish finger sandwich and best coffee chats at @clarke_and_dean 

☕️ Delicious iced coffee in the sunshine from @tenhandscafe 

🧁 Savoury and sweet afternoon tea at @olddairyfarmcrafts 

🍻 Stout and ale hauls from @haveigotbrewsforyou 

🍔 Insane blue cheese Mayo burger from @theflavourtrailer at @towcestermillbrewery 

I love looking back on my camera roll and smiling over the memories I’ve made this month. How has your April been? Let me know what food you enjoyed in Northamptonshire or beyond 👇🏻

#NavigatingNorthants #NorthantsFood #AprilPhotoDump #NorthantsFoodie #NicoleNavigates #NorthamptonshireFood #Bitestreet #Towcester #Northampton #NorthantsBlogger #NorthantsBloggers #NorthantsFoodBlogger #AprilFoodPhotos #ThisGirlEats #IndependentNorthants
If in doubt, always put the dress and heels on 💃🏻

Cocktails and dressing up last night with a friend was just what I needed to boost my confidence and luckily Northampton isn’t shy of places to visit on a Saturday night: @vandb_northampton @turtlebaynorthampton @maulecollective and @johnfranklinsbar to name a few 🍸 

Where are your favourite places to head to on a Saturday night in town? Let’s share recommendations below 👇🏻 

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #Northampton #ThingsToDoNorthampton #SaturdayNightNorthants #NorthamptonTown
BiteStreet NN, I’m back baby! ✌🏼 Incredibl BiteStreet NN, I’m back baby! ✌🏼

Incredible line up from vendors like @brokenbonebbq @fashion.bake and @canoodlestreetfood all washed down with some @saxbys_cider 👌🏼 it felt good to be back and my food cravings were satisfied!

Are you heading down this weekend? @bitestreet is on all day today and tomorrow at @northantsccc (let’s just pray the sunshine stays!)

📌 Save this post for things to do in Northampton 

#NavigatingNorthants #NorthantsFood #NorthantsFoodie #BitestreetNN #IndependentNorthants #NicoleNavigatesNorthants #ThisGirlEats #NorthamptonFood #NorthamptonFoodie #EatLocal #EatLocalNN #NNLovesLocal #StreetFoodNN #NorthantsHour #NorthantsFoodAndDrink
Pints of cider, spring sunshine and baby cuddles 👶🏼 (that’s a sitcom episode title, surely?)

Loved spending last night with @thewishfulluxury and @xangrim and of course, baby Emilia for cuddles with her auntie Nicole as we enjoyed the last of the sunshine ☀️ spring is definitely on its way! 

I hope the weather lasts this weekend. Tell me what your plans are and if you’re navigating Northamptonshire or beyond 😍

📍 Check out @towcestermillbrewery who have a fantastic pub garden for this time of year

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #Northamptonshire #Towcester #IndependentNorthants #NorthantsBlogger #TowcesterMillBrewery
We Will Rock You, Northampton 🤘🏻🎸 This w We Will Rock You, Northampton 🤘🏻🎸

This was the first ever musical I saw in London when I was 11 years old and I remember being absolutely blown away by this show that featured the music of my favourite band: Queen ❤️

17 years later and I saw the 20th tour production at @royalderngate last night and it still blew my socks off - also very emotional and touching seeing s full auditorium waving their hands and singing along to “We Are The Champions” 🥲

It’s in Northampton until Saturday and if you’re lucky like me, you might be able to bag yourself a last minute ticket for £20 - yup, you heard me! 👀 

Have you seen We Will Rock You? Wanna know how you can bag affordable theatre tickets in Northampton? Let me know 👇🏻

#NavigatingNorthants #WeWillRockYouTour #RoyalAndDerngate #NorthantsTheatre #Northampton
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Lifestyle · 11th September 2018

Happy New September

Okay… we’re 11 days into September

But September is here *insert cliche omg I can’t believe it’s September, it feels like it was just January* caption.

But seriously, 2018 has gone incredibly quick and I am really happy to say hello to September and goodbye to August.

I have always associated September as a fresh start, just like the feeling you get when a new year starts.

I think it’s because despite being 24 years old and having not been in education for 2 years, I still associate September as a ‘new school year’.

And with me starting a new job a few weeks ago and having the summer to freelance and not having a full-time job to go to, I guess you can say it feels like I’ve had a summer off and I’ve started a ‘new school year’.

After not knowing what I was really doing these last couple of months and finally feeling like I’m settling in somewhere, I’ve made some ‘September resolutions’ which I’m keen to achieve before we say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019 *oh my god*.

Also, FYI these photos you’re seeing were taken by the lovely Tiff at Creatiff Media back in March 2018 at Delapre Abbey, but I realised I hadn’t used them in a blog post yet, so I’m using them now (is that a sign that I need new photos!?)

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Pass my probation at work

I kept this pretty under wraps for a while, but last month I started a new job as a Sales & Marketing Assistant and it’s honestly been the best move for me.

Being freelance was fun for a while, but then I realised I missed being part of a team and I felt I still needed somewhere to grow and learn to develop my skills, especially in Marketing.

It’s so far been the perfect job because I am learning so much, plus it’s so close to home so I can go home for lunch sometimes. Win-win!

I am currently in my probation period, which is 6 months, so I guess really, I hope to pass that and I am praying that I will do well during this period.

I realise this might mean fully concentrating on my job and spending the evenings resting, as so far this job has taken it out of me mentally, as there is so much to learn and take on.

But despite the up’s and down’s my career has seen this year, I am really happy so far and I am happy to say that I am settling in well with my team and *hopefully* contributing lots to the company.

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Organise more blogger events

Organising blogger events can be so tricky, time-consuming and can take up lots of organisation skills. It’s even more difficult when you don’t have much time on your hands.

But I really want to make sure I am organising at least 4 events per year for the Northamptonshire Bloggers Network.

We’ve unfortunately had some bad luck recently with an event being cancelled by an organiser, so I’m hoping to turn this around very soon!

Lead a healthier lifestyle

I was recently diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) after it took 5 doctors appointments to confirm it.

It’s been taking over my life for the past year and I am now doing all I can to manage it and take care of my body.

I’ve been doing lots of research on good foods and bad foods, fighting foods and what vitamins and supplements I should be taking to help, as those with PCOS are more prone to diabetes and heart disease.

Therefore, it’s really given me a wake-up call to get rid of bad habits.

So far, I haven’t drunk alcohol, I’ve been taking Vitamin C and Cod Oil tablets, drank lemon and apple cider vinegar with water in the mornings and eaten lots (and lots) of fruit and veggies. It must be doing me some good, right?

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Clear and revamp my wardrobe

Last month, I hit a fashion rut and I hated everything that was in my wardrobe.

I still hate the majority of my clothes in my wardrobe.

It’s no secret that I’ve gained weight, so I guess I’m currently trying to find a new style to match with the body I currently have.

And I’ve certainly jumped on the mid-sized style trend, because for once, YES! I feel included in fashion and loving all the mid-sized love!

I’m starting to get some new pieces to suit my existing wardrobe and turns out, some of the pieces I have owned for years now seem to have a place in my wardrobe with the new items, thanks to a bit of mixing and matching.

Watch this space – as I want to get more photos of myself to show on my blog!

Start my qualification in Marketing

This is a BIG one!

I am hoping very soon to be enrolled on the CIM Marketing Qualification, which would be a huge thing for me, as this will give me a much wider marketing education and I hope it will enhance me in my career.

It’s early stages and I’m not 100% sure if I’m starting this month, in January or even in September next year, but I am hoping I’ll be able to get in sooner rather than later.

So I may literally be ‘back to school’ very soon!

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What are your September resolutions? What are you aiming to achieve before the end of 2018?

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Hope you’re having a wholesome Saturday. What’s yours looked like? 👇🏻 

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Platty jubes photo dump 📸 What a weekend, fil Platty jubes photo dump 📸 

What a weekend, filled with catching up with pals, jubilee celebrations, moonlit walks in Northampton, wedding reception celebrations with colleagues and wine… lots and lots of wine 😂🥂

Safe to say I’m going on an alcohol detox after this weekend but at least we made some memories? What’s been your highlight this weekend? ☺️

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Happy Jubilee weekend, Northamptonshire 🇬🇧 Happy Jubilee weekend, Northamptonshire 🇬🇧

What a weekend of celebrations it’s been and I love how high streets and neighbourhoods have been getting into the spirit. Couldn’t resist snapping this photo as I love how royal Northampton was looking 👑 

Have you been celebrating the jubilee where you are? Tell me what you’ve been up to and what’s been happening in Northamptonshire 👇🏻

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #JubileeWeekend #JubileeWeekendNorthampton #Northampton
Be your own sparkle ✨ Still haven’t quite rec Be your own sparkle ✨

Still haven’t quite recovered from Saturday’s charity bottomless brunch at White Hart in Great Houghton, but it was the BEST day! 🥰

Would throughly recommend taking a trip to see them as the people are great and I couldn’t stop smiling all day thanks to a fab bunch of girls and singing to lots of ABBA and Spice Girls ✌🏼 

👇🏻 I’m in a happy mood - tell me what’s been making you happy recently 

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants
April foodie photo dump 📸 Looking at my camer April foodie photo dump 📸 

Looking at my camera roll, turns out April was not only filled with lots of walking, work stuff and days out, but it involved ALOT of good food. Here’s a breakdown:

🍏 @bitestreet enjoying a @fashion.bake bao bun and @gyroguys1 doner meat and halloumi wrap washed down with @saxbys_cider 

🥯 Lots of Sunday coffees and smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels from @clairescottagekitchen 

🐟 Fish finger sandwich and best coffee chats at @clarke_and_dean 

☕️ Delicious iced coffee in the sunshine from @tenhandscafe 

🧁 Savoury and sweet afternoon tea at @olddairyfarmcrafts 

🍻 Stout and ale hauls from @haveigotbrewsforyou 

🍔 Insane blue cheese Mayo burger from @theflavourtrailer at @towcestermillbrewery 

I love looking back on my camera roll and smiling over the memories I’ve made this month. How has your April been? Let me know what food you enjoyed in Northamptonshire or beyond 👇🏻

#NavigatingNorthants #NorthantsFood #AprilPhotoDump #NorthantsFoodie #NicoleNavigates #NorthamptonshireFood #Bitestreet #Towcester #Northampton #NorthantsBlogger #NorthantsBloggers #NorthantsFoodBlogger #AprilFoodPhotos #ThisGirlEats #IndependentNorthants
If in doubt, always put the dress and heels on 💃🏻

Cocktails and dressing up last night with a friend was just what I needed to boost my confidence and luckily Northampton isn’t shy of places to visit on a Saturday night: @vandb_northampton @turtlebaynorthampton @maulecollective and @johnfranklinsbar to name a few 🍸 

Where are your favourite places to head to on a Saturday night in town? Let’s share recommendations below 👇🏻 

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #Northampton #ThingsToDoNorthampton #SaturdayNightNorthants #NorthamptonTown
BiteStreet NN, I’m back baby! ✌🏼 Incredibl BiteStreet NN, I’m back baby! ✌🏼

Incredible line up from vendors like @brokenbonebbq @fashion.bake and @canoodlestreetfood all washed down with some @saxbys_cider 👌🏼 it felt good to be back and my food cravings were satisfied!

Are you heading down this weekend? @bitestreet is on all day today and tomorrow at @northantsccc (let’s just pray the sunshine stays!)

📌 Save this post for things to do in Northampton 

#NavigatingNorthants #NorthantsFood #NorthantsFoodie #BitestreetNN #IndependentNorthants #NicoleNavigatesNorthants #ThisGirlEats #NorthamptonFood #NorthamptonFoodie #EatLocal #EatLocalNN #NNLovesLocal #StreetFoodNN #NorthantsHour #NorthantsFoodAndDrink
Pints of cider, spring sunshine and baby cuddles 👶🏼 (that’s a sitcom episode title, surely?)

Loved spending last night with @thewishfulluxury and @xangrim and of course, baby Emilia for cuddles with her auntie Nicole as we enjoyed the last of the sunshine ☀️ spring is definitely on its way! 

I hope the weather lasts this weekend. Tell me what your plans are and if you’re navigating Northamptonshire or beyond 😍

📍 Check out @towcestermillbrewery who have a fantastic pub garden for this time of year

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #Northamptonshire #Towcester #IndependentNorthants #NorthantsBlogger #TowcesterMillBrewery
We Will Rock You, Northampton 🤘🏻🎸 This w We Will Rock You, Northampton 🤘🏻🎸

This was the first ever musical I saw in London when I was 11 years old and I remember being absolutely blown away by this show that featured the music of my favourite band: Queen ❤️

17 years later and I saw the 20th tour production at @royalderngate last night and it still blew my socks off - also very emotional and touching seeing s full auditorium waving their hands and singing along to “We Are The Champions” 🥲

It’s in Northampton until Saturday and if you’re lucky like me, you might be able to bag yourself a last minute ticket for £20 - yup, you heard me! 👀 

Have you seen We Will Rock You? Wanna know how you can bag affordable theatre tickets in Northampton? Let me know 👇🏻

#NavigatingNorthants #WeWillRockYouTour #RoyalAndDerngate #NorthantsTheatre #Northampton
So Shy reporting for pantomime duty! 💁🏻‍♀️✨

One of my other passions is fooling around on stage making a tit out of myself - if you’re new here, you might not know that most February half terms, I find myself performing for a village pantomime in Syresham (near Silverstone) and this is the first year we’ve returned since the ol’ C word cancelled last years! 

I’ve loved playing this comedic role and it’s been fabulous doing what I love: singing, acting, making people laugh and again… making a right fool of myself!

If you’re local and providing the storms calm down tonight, we have 3 more shows left of Aladdin so come along if you fancy some half term entertainment (including a Saturday matinee!)

Do you have any weird and wonderful hobbies you do outside your regular 9-5 or Instagram life? 🎭✨🧞‍♂️

📍 Come see us at Syresham Village Hall, NN13 5HE - tickets on sale at the door for 7:30pm start (and 2:30pm tomorrow)

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