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February 21, 2018

Me, Myself and Mama - A Collaboration with Lines & Current

February 21, 2018/ Rida Mair Suleri-Johnson
Me, Myself and Mama - A Collaboration with Lines & Current

Becoming a mama has always felt as though I have been split apart; momentarily watching myself from above, an out of body experience

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January 24, 2018

#memyselfandportrait

January 24, 2018/ Rida Mair Suleri-Johnson
#memyselfandportrait

A few years ago now, when I was an insta-novice I took part in A Beautiful Mess's selfie challenge. A whole month of selfies! It felt awkward at first but on reflection it was a great way to challenge myself to be more creative...

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Before & Again

A journal of my loves, travels and life as a mama to two babes

 
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I'm Rida & this is Before & Again..

A place to note all the things that make life just that. My perfectly imperfect...read more

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Family Packing Essentials  - Sanity Savers That Work For The Suleri-Johnsons
Jun 19, 2018
Family Packing Essentials - Sanity Savers That Work For The Suleri-Johnsons
Jun 19, 2018

Travelling with children can be daunting! Will they cry and want to run around and generally cause chaos?…

Jun 19, 2018
A Dreamy Weekend Staycation in Cornwall
May 31, 2018
A Dreamy Weekend Staycation in Cornwall
May 31, 2018

It was my first proper time to Cornwall and I had already heard and seen so much loveliness about Watergate Bay, so no pressure but it had a lot to live up to!!…

May 31, 2018
Me, Myself and Mama - A Collaboration with Lines & Current
Feb 21, 2018
Me, Myself and Mama - A Collaboration with Lines & Current
Feb 21, 2018

Becoming a mama has always felt as though I have been split apart; momentarily watching myself from above, an out of body experience

Feb 21, 2018
#memyselfandportrait
Jan 24, 2018
#memyselfandportrait
Jan 24, 2018

A few years ago now, when I was an insta-novice I took part in A Beautiful Mess's selfie challenge. A whole month of selfies! It felt awkward at first but on reflection it was a great way to challenge myself to be more creative...

Jan 24, 2018
Dec 9, 2017
Christmas Guide Pt 2 - The Grown Ups
Dec 9, 2017

As I type this the snow is falling outside and I am buried under blankets, with the girls are curled up next to me watching Frozen. I honestly had so much fun putting this together, so I am genuinely excited to share it with you! I tried not to get tooooo carried away but as you'll see below, I kinda did! Oops! 

Dec 9, 2017
Christmas Guide Pt 1 - The Kids
Dec 6, 2017
Christmas Guide Pt 1 - The Kids
Dec 6, 2017

A Christmas Guide for the kids...everything is under £55 and I am supporting the shop small movement

Dec 6, 2017
Co-sleeping and The Mattress of Dreams
Dec 1, 2017
Co-sleeping and The Mattress of Dreams
Dec 1, 2017

I always knew I wanted my baby close. It was what my parents had done and probably their parents before them too, so for us, it was just a natural choice...

Dec 1, 2017
Welcome to Before & Again
Aug 18, 2017
Welcome to Before & Again
Aug 18, 2017

Welcome to my perfectly imperfect...

Aug 18, 2017
Ekies All Senses Resort - Halkidiki - Greece
Aug 18, 2017
Ekies All Senses Resort - Halkidiki - Greece
Aug 18, 2017

Swinging in a hammock, serene sunsets and breathtaking boat rides...let me take you to Ekies

Aug 18, 2017
On Superpowers: Here is mine, tell me yours...
Aug 18, 2017
On Superpowers: Here is mine, tell me yours...
Aug 18, 2017

After years of being told that I feel too much, I think too much and I am simply "too emotional", I am saying enough to those negative comments and thoughts...

Aug 18, 2017
{ #whpuptome ~ well if it were up to me, we would never be out of fancy dress or pyjamas, travel the world and eliminate each and every “ism” ~ my kiddos wouldn’t be judged, pigeonholed, made to tick boxes or play small or be overlooked ~ we could just be ~ all of us ~ I’ve always been a bit “miss worldy” with aspirations and dreams but I realise now that there is nothing wrong with that!! ~ I do want peace and I do want safety for each and every one of us ~ I’ve also realised that it’s in my power, my hands, my privilege to make changes ~ it is up to me and it is up to you and it will be up to them ✨✨✨ }
{ AD: How do you tackle the big questions with your littles? The tricky emotions and complexities that come with growing up? I was a trainee teacher in a past life and I adore picture books; for me they are an amazing tool to help littles digest the most complex thoughts and processes in an easy and engaging way. 
The theory of evolution may be controversial on some levels but you can’t deny the beauty of the way that butterflies and birds have adapted and evolved; In minute, delicate detail that ordinary eyes would miss but were observed and noted into a work that has changed the way so many see our world. Sabina Radeva @sabinadreams has created the first ever picture book retelling the theory and it’s perfect for your big question askers and readers. 
Zora is an innate scientist and artist, so when we received this beautiful book for this collaboration she was in love. She has poured over the pages and asked so many questions. The illustrations are so gorgeous and warm. Detailed yet accessible for younger readers. You can see a few more pages of the book in stories. 
What are your favourite picture books for the little scientists in your life? 
#CharlesDarwin #OnTheOriginOfSpecies @puffinbooksuk }
{ morning loves, I don’t have a caption in mind but I wanted to say that I’m not hiding away as such but if I’m not here on my grid, I am always hanging out up there 👆🏽 in stories ~ I love a good DM chinwag and get well distracted by other folx’ stories! ~ I should probably also let you know that our #Gxlentines2019 event tickets will be up TOMORROW! ~ the studio space we have for the event is so lush and I can’t wait to decorate it and welcome you all into my Brum bosom! ~ happy Thursday!! ~ #memyselfandportrait }
{ AD ~ I am a big fan of being silly and what better reason to be silly than for charity?  We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Comic Relief & Sainsbury’s by sporting our own red noses for Red Nose Day! I went to visit one of the gigantic red noses that have popped up around the country, in Covent Garden (see stories) and you can go visit one too from now until 22nd February! 
Be sure to buy a red nose from your Sainsbury’s and join me with a silly selfie! Don’t forget to tag @sainsburys @comicrelief and #RedNoseDay }
{ #whpuptome ~ well if it were up to me, we would never be out of fancy dress or pyjamas, travel the world and eliminate each and every “ism” ~ my kiddos wouldn’t be judged, pigeonholed, made to tick boxes or play small or be overlooked ~ we could just be ~ all of us ~ I’ve always been a bit “miss worldy” with aspirations and dreams but I realise now that there is nothing wrong with that!! ~ I do want peace and I do want safety for each and every one of us ~ I’ve also realised that it’s in my power, my hands, my privilege to make changes ~ it is up to me and it is up to you and it will be up to them ✨✨✨ } { AD: How do you tackle the big questions with your littles? The tricky emotions and complexities that come with growing up? I was a trainee teacher in a past life and I adore picture books; for me they are an amazing tool to help littles digest the most complex thoughts and processes in an easy and engaging way. 
The theory of evolution may be controversial on some levels but you can’t deny the beauty of the way that butterflies and birds have adapted and evolved; In minute, delicate detail that ordinary eyes would miss but were observed and noted into a work that has changed the way so many see our world. Sabina Radeva @sabinadreams has created the first ever picture book retelling the theory and it’s perfect for your big question askers and readers. 
Zora is an innate scientist and artist, so when we received this beautiful book for this collaboration she was in love. She has poured over the pages and asked so many questions. The illustrations are so gorgeous and warm. Detailed yet accessible for younger readers. You can see a few more pages of the book in stories. 
What are your favourite picture books for the little scientists in your life? 
#CharlesDarwin #OnTheOriginOfSpecies @puffinbooksuk } { morning loves, I don’t have a caption in mind but I wanted to say that I’m not hiding away as such but if I’m not here on my grid, I am always hanging out up there 👆🏽 in stories ~ I love a good DM chinwag and get well distracted by other folx’ stories! ~ I should probably also let you know that our #Gxlentines2019 event tickets will be up TOMORROW! ~ the studio space we have for the event is so lush and I can’t wait to decorate it and welcome you all into my Brum bosom! ~ happy Thursday!! ~ #memyselfandportrait }

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