Harrogate Branding Photo Shoot with Kirstie Cartledge Photography November 12, 2023
Can you believe Harrogate Mama is over seven years old?! I set up the blog to share what’s great about Harrogate for families. These days now my Smalls are a little older, it’s transformed into simply sharing what’s great about Harrogate…for everyone! ...
opinion When I was on BBC Escape to the Country October 25, 2023
If you can remember anything about the hazy days of late pregnancy and the exhausted new-born phase then chances are daytime TV features quite heavily. Escape to the Country, was always a firm favourite of mine, a comfort watch where you get to explore some gorgeous places ...
latest How Influencer Marketing works October 03, 2023
Last week the Stray Ferret invited me to speak at the Digital Marketing Conference about what it means to work as an influencer.
opinion What I learned from taking the InstaRetreat course January 10, 2023
Sara Tasker from Me & Orla hosts the InstaRetreat a couple of times a year. The six week course covers all things Instagram. The course has been on my wish list since Sara launched it in 2019 and the next one launches on 23rd January 2023. 2022 was the year I finally ...
opinion 2022 A Year of Thankfulness December 30, 2022
While New Year is a time for new beginnings I feel it’s also a time for reflection. I create a calendar every year for my own Mama and I love making it. It’s a chance to look back over the year, be grateful and remember the lovely things we’ve done. January ...
opinion You are not a ‘Before’ picture November 27, 2022
I’m sure you’ll understand that I’m not sharing details of my breast cancer diagnosis on here, and you lovelies have been amazing at respecting my boundaries around that. Thank you! While I’ve been loving continuing being back to the blog and posting about Mama life ...
opinion How I got my Instagram Account Back September 14, 2022
I’ve been overwhelmed with the kindness and support after my Instagram account was h**cked. I have been very fortunate to be able to get my account back, with a lot of perseverance, help from Harrogate lovelies and a touch of good luck. Here’s how I managed it ...
opinion When I was filmed live for BBC Look North July 28, 2022
During the opening event at Stockeld Park for the launch of their new PlayHive BBC Look North interviewed me live for their evening TV Show. We were asked about our experiences of the new PlayHive and what we thought of the price point. The show aired on Thursday 21st July ...
opinion How it Feels to have your Instagram Account Stolen July 18, 2022
Not my usual cheery post, but a really upsetting one. I can’t use the word Hac*k*d on this post as the poor unfortunate souls – who are these people, just spam me – as another way to attempt to extort money. So bear with me while I try and write about being ...
opinion You Are Enough August 29, 2018
There is nothing like a two week holiday, away from the digital world, to help refocus your mind. I read books and magazines, was left alone with my own thoughts (a huge luxury) and slept deeply. Over the course of the two weeks something I read began to resonate with me. ...
opinion Congratulations on your Failure July 06, 2018
I saw this post over on the Girl Tribe Gang Facebook page a few weeks ago and it really resonated with me. ‘Congratulations on your failure’ – it seems an odd sentiment, but it makes so much sense when you stop to think about it. An Unlikely Role Model ...
lifestyle Family Suncreams Reviewed July 02, 2018
Last summer we went on a camping holiday to France for three weeks, so I was on the hunt for the best family suncreams to take with us! Here’s what we discovered and my top two that I’ll be buying again and again! The Family Suncream Contenders These are all ...
opinion Exciting New Things Coming to Harrogate Mama just for You! March 26, 2018
I'm proud to have been blogging at HarrogateMama for two years! And to show my thanks to all you lovelies for your ever growing support I wanted to do something to make your life just a little easier. Find out when all will be revealed on the blog today.