My dogs are obsessed!

Finding the correct dog food for my fussy two dogs has been nearly impossible. we’ve tried every type and either struggled with them eating it at all or it making them just not on tip top form. However we have finally found something that they are obsessed with, so much so that our dog who HATES meal times (strange, I know) actually gets so excited and begs for more!

Bella and Duke, a raw dog food that’s delivered to you. They operate on a subscription service but my goodness it is fabulous. I really couldn’t recommend it more if you have fussy dogs. It is such an easy way to feed raw, just keep in your freezer and defrost in the fridge, so simple once you get into the routine.

Our two are fairly large (Rotti and Mixed) so eat a lot, which means if the quality isn’t there its no good. This food truly has been a game changer in getting them fed and happy. The price point is pretty fab too for a good quality raw food. If you’re thinking about Raw or just doing trust yourself to get it right this is definitely the best company we’ve tried! Thankfully they offer a 50% discount code (below) so you can try for an amazing price!

Discount code for Bella and Duke – 2feb1a6

How to stay Motivated day to day

I work from home. I have a puppy. I have riding lessons a few times a week. I run a home, meaning I cook, I clean – a lot and everything else that needs doing. I have a fitness regime. I am busy.

So I have to be productive and motivated in order to get the most out of my days and my life.

Lists

I put this first because honestly it’s the only way I get anything done. My moto? How can you expect your day to plan out well without a plan. I have a daily list and a weekly list. I make my daily list each morning or the evening before and ensure some of my weekly tasks are on there so this gets ticked off too.

Bribe yourself

Sorry not sorry.

It can be as simple as once I do this peice of work I will make myself an iced coffee. Or more luxurious such as once I learn how to do this I will book on to do this event or buy myself those new gym clothes etc. Rewards and bribery – super motivational!

Diary – Goal setting

My diary is my life. It’s how I remember everything, how I plan and set my goals. It has a super awesome page for reviewing the end of each month. This I use along with my lists for day to

Just get up and go!

Wake up early (if it suits your lifestyle) and get those everyday jobs out of the way and done! Empty the dishwasher, make your bed and get dressed asap. Trust me, it frees up your day and sets you on a fantastic path for just getting things done.

Believe in the process

Whether it’s getting lifting that next weight at the gym, a promotion at work, jumping higher jumps in riding or just being able to master a chocolate souffle. Believe that practise makes perfect, you have to master what level you are currently at in order to progress. Do not be put out if that takes time, it will just make it all the better when you do reach your next goal.

To me, the key is being happy and enjoying the process, enjoy and respect where you are at now. If something is going to take a year to learn then if you start today it will be complete in a year, if you never start then it will never be complete.

If it’s really not working look to why, is it that you need some outside help or advice? Are you not enjoying what your doing? Is an outside influence causing you too much stress?

Mindset

This is a biggie. Happiness and motivation are not destinations, you have to be happy and enjoying your life everyday, we only have so many days on Earth. While some days will suck and everyone has parts of their life they don’t enjoy, set yourself up for success and happiness. Believe you are worth it and it will happen.

I hope some of these hints and tips help you get the most out of your day! Follow my instagram or watch my youtube for more!

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Meet Winston

We have a puppy. A real puppy, one that barks and plays and chews your fingers. He is adorable and I am in love.

It was a bit of an accident really, born and raised on one of the business sites, him and one of his litter mates were offered to us and as we had been toying with the idea of a little pup, so he came home with us. I know – brave and risky! Both of us have grown up with and had dogs so it isn’t really an unknown territory and honestly, he has been the most well behaved and lovely pup ever.

It has definitely reminded us both how much hard work puppies are – an insane amount! You need eyes on the back of your head and at least three hands. They don’t understand well, anything. Thankfully this little guy is nearly house trained (in three days) and has almost got the knack of sleeping all night.

Want to see some videos of the cutie?

Meet Herbie

Instead of an Easter Egg this year my boyfriend came home with an adorable Red Footed Tortoise. She’s a little rehome thing so I have no idea how old she is but I know she’s not always had the best care – her shell has begun to pyramid slightly and she was very weak when we first got her.

Fast forward a week or so and she is as curious as can be, she’s got the hang of having a water dish instead of massive amounts of cucumber *serious eye roll*. She has loads of energy and is busy exploring her huge ‘enclosure’ aka our patio and grass area.

Herbie loves eating, wondering and annoying the cat and we are so pleased to have her in our little family. Who knew tortoises needed so much care?!

Does anyone else have an unusual pets? It’s been so fun learning about caring for something a little bit different, although I feel like I’ve had a variety of pets over the years!

Welcome to Blonde Traveller…

Recently at the stables I got roped into playing ‘3 things about you’ with the Easter Pony Camp. This in theory should be the easiest game ever because who knows more about you than you? Yet its strangely difficult to come up with a quick three things repeatedly that others maybe want to know about you.

So here goes –

I’m 25 and from Dorset, England, which is where I grew up. I am often am told I look to be 17-20. I was lucky enough to go to private school which I enjoyed immensely. I am the middle child, with a genius older brother and a beautiful little sister. My favourite things are animals, food, travel, fitness, a touch of fashion and mostly my wonderful boyfriend. I currently spend most of my time in Barbados, where I’m trying to get to grips with driving a huge truck but I have also lived in London and Edinburgh. I have the most gorgeous German Spitz (think big Pomeranian) called Bear at home.

This blog is mostly going to be reviews and a little window to my world. If you want to see more please follow my Instagram (@harrietkristina), and this blog! 🙂

Side note: Those under 13 years old preformed much better than I did at this game.