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28th July 2017

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AD - PR Gift 🧁 I would say these are lockdown t

AD - PR Gift 🧁 I would say these are lockdown treats, but let’s face it, I want cake all the time! Anyone else? 😂⁣
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@amys_cakes92 is a small cake business based in Towcester and she’s got some gorgeous treats available for door stop deliveries! She’s nailed the selection as we loved everything inside - especially the red velvet cookies 😍⁣
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It’s so lovely to see these small businesses still thriving, even with the current circumstances! Check out Amy’s Instagram page to see what she has on offer! ⁣
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January diet? Nah, it’s all about the balance! Are you being good or letting yourself have a few treats? I don’t blame you whilst we’re in lockdown! 😉⁣
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#NavigatingNorthants #IndependentNorthants #ShopLocal #ShopSmall

THIS TIME LAST YEAR! Oh how I miss eating out. Any

THIS TIME LAST YEAR! Oh how I miss eating out. Anyone else? 🤤⁣
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I’m using this lockdown to get fit, go for long walks (am trying to hit my 10k steps a day) and lose a bit of, what I call, 2020 weight! But when some of my fave local restaurants open again, you bet I will be visiting them all! 😍⁣
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It’s crazy to think this time last year, we were sat in @juneplumfood with no clue what was going to happen just a few months later! This is on my list of places to visit again once lockdown is over! ⁣
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Where’s the first place you’re heading after this? We will still try and support local as much as we can!! ❤️ ⁣
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#NavigatingNorthants #SupportLocal #NorthantsFoodGuide #ShopLocal #IndependentNorthants

Cooking at home, but make it Northamptonshire 🥘

Cooking at home, but make it Northamptonshire 🥘 have you seen the new Northamptonshire sauce cookbook!?⁣
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One of my go-to recipes when we need something tasty but guilt free is this Diet Coke chicken! Oh my goooood god, if you love your Diet Coke (which I don’t hid I do) then this is the recipe for you! 😍⁣
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I love it so much that I added my own twist to it - putting @jeyes_of_earls_barton and @friars_farm_chutneys_preserves Northamptonshire sauce in it! It gives it a good kick - you can check it out in the new cookbook (which I am featured in!!) which is now on sale! 👌🏼⁣
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All funds go towards the Children's Wards at Northampton General Hospital and they are well on the way to reaching their target - you can buy the book on the Jeyes Northamptonshire sauce website (www.jeyessnorthamptonshiresauce.co.uk) 😋⁣
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Would you have a go at this? (Excuse my dirty, sauce covered pan - can’t help that! 🤣)⁣
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#NavigatingNorthants #NorthamptonshireSauce #ShopLocal #LoveLocal #IndependentNorthants ⁣

Oh hey 👋🏼 I’ve been a bit quiet on the gri

Oh hey 👋🏼 I’ve been a bit quiet on the grid, haven’t I!?⁣⁣
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Truth is, when there’s a national lockdown and you can’t go much further from your front door, you don’t have many options!⁣⁣
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But unlike the last lockdowns, I am feeling so OPTIMISTIC! Not sure why, lol, but I have set some ✨2021 goals✨ which have made me feel excited for the future! ⁣⁣
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I’ll share some with you:⁣⁣
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👣 Hit 5k steps during the weekday and 10k on the weekends and generally be more active and healthy!⁣ This photo is #Towcester was taken on my walk yesterday!⁣
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📱 FINALLY start a digital marketing qualification and get some training behind me! I’ve worked in marketing for 5 years but I’m yet to have something that says I am qualified lol ⁣⁣
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💰 Get on top of my finances - I’m so close to getting rid of some debt I’ve had for far too long than I’d like to admit and actually get some savings back in the bank!⁣⁣
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👩🏻‍💻 Continue to create useful, aesthetic and educational content for Nicole Navigates that I love - don’t stress it’s not my usual content but have fun, experiment and go with the flow! ⁣⁣
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🤍 Unapologetically focus on me. Don’t focus on what others are doing and what’s going on in the world and do what’s right for me - be kinder! ⁣⁣
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There’s a few to get me going! I’m not pressuring you to do the same as let’s face it, 2021 is off to a cracking start hahaha so you do you!⁣⁣
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But if you do have goals in mind, what are yours? ✨ (photo captured in Towcester whilst this car park was almost empty which is SO rare!)⁣⁣
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#NavigatingNorthants #IndependentNorthants #2021Goals #LoveLocal ⁣⁣

HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨⁣ ⁣ A bit belated from me o

HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨⁣
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A bit belated from me only because I was in the crimbo limbo until this morning hahaha! But since it was the first day back at work/college/uni/routine for a lot of people, I thought I’d make the most of dressing up and putting my best glam on - even if I had 3 hours sleep last night! It made me feel chipper during a very uncertain day and start of the year! ☺️⁣
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I hope you’ve all settled back into your routines well. It’s a weird sai isn’t it, as we’re apparently waiting for another announcement tonight but I think having a fresh year has put me in a good mood, so I’m all mixed emotions! 🤷🏼‍♀️⁣
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Sending you virtual hugs if you’re feeling a bit nervous! I think it might be time to update my Northamptonshire lockdown guides just in case! What will be useful during this time? I know takeaway and deliveries were a big hit, but anything else? 💭 ⁣
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#NavigatingNorthants #NavigatingHome #StayAtHome

Comment below if this is what a typical date night

Comment below if this is what a typical date night at home looks like for you too! 😂 but honestly? I’m not complaining TOO much!⁣
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It was mine and Josh’s anniversary yesterday and usually we would book somewhere fancy to eat and celebrate... obviously 2020 had other plans and as much as we could had dressed up and made an occasion of it, pyjamas, champagne and curry takeaway suited us! ☺️⁣
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We are big fans of the curry at @thegangestowcester as their flavours and chefs recommendations are *chefs kiss* 😋 I know tier 4 news has hit a lot of people hard (believe me, I am BORED of it!) but 2020 has shown we should be appreciative of the little things!⁣
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We have a roof over our head, we have comfort, we’re still able to order from our favourite Indian restaurant, we watched Disney films and we have each other! Even in a shitty year, we’ve still managed to have lots of laughs! 🥰⁣
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I hope you’re all feeling okay. I just wanted to share a light of positivity and share that although our plans were ruined, we still had a lovely time at home and were still able to support a local business ❤️⁣
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Have you got a NYE takeaway planned tonight?⁣
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📍 Order from The Ganges, Sponnes Road, Towcester, NN12 6ED - 01327 439481 (save this post for local takeaway inspo!)⁣
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#NavigatingNorthants #StayAtHome #IndependentNorthants #SupportLocal #LockdownDateNight

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