We’ve made some pretty big life decisions over the past few years. Having children, moving house, changing career, that kind of thing. It feels as though we’re up for another…
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From time to time I come across a real gem. You will no doubt know by now how much I love books, and this post is a pure delight. When…
“Mama, I love it!” Munch turned to me with his eyes wide, full of wonder and inspiration. We had just finished a new bedtime story, The Forgotten Forest by Victoria…
As a family we’ve always been conscious of recycling and the impact that our actions have on the environment. We talk about it and read about it with our boys…
Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. We love going to parks, exploring woodland and running across fields. If you are a regular reader…
If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know how much I enjoy being outdoors, and how much I encourage my boys to take notice of the natural world around…
Whether we focus on it or not, we all love colour. We all have a favourite colour too (or perhaps a couple of favourites) even if we don’t consciously think…
You lucky lot are in for a treat as Jacob is taking the reins once more and reviewing the latest app from the Hopster family. Thank you Jacob! As a…
5th July 2018 Read more
CBD oil seems to have sprung into the forefront of public awareness as a remedy for all kinds of ailments over the past few months. Most notably, medical research suggests…
I love reading, and I love to discover new authors. So what better way to do that than to join in with this online book tour, and introduce you…
1st July 2018 Read more
As you know I’m a big believer in taking time out. I really think that it’s good for the soul, and something that so many of us don’t do. I…
30th June 2018 Read more
I have long been fascinated by the power of essential oils. Not just that they can evoke emotional responses, but physical ones too. Take lavender for example. The smell of…
Ever wonder what to buy as a birthday present for an older child? Chief turns eight this autumn. Eight! I’m aware that it’s not as though he’s becoming a teenager…
We have been talking in our household for what feels like aaaages about getting away on holiday with our boys. I’ve written about it on more than one occasion on…
Regular readers of my blog and my social media will know that I love a bargain. You’ll also know that I love to travel and that it is very much…
16th June 2018 Read more
Cars. But first planes. I took The Loud One to an airfield recently. I love getting to spend time with him on his non-preschool days. Figuring out what he likes,…
14th June 2018 Read more
Our family have a love of books. Factual, fictional, we all read or are read to every day. It’s part of each one of us; it forms the core of…
Living in the countryside can, on occasion, feel like living in a planetarium. On a clear night there is nothing that I like more than standing outside looking at the…
Have you ever thought about how your office chair might influence your work? Neither had I until we moved our home office space between two rooms and as an interim…
My fingers are flying across the keyboard this evening as I write this very special post to you all. I am super excited to announce that I have teamed up…
4th May 2018 Read more
Children can be under tremendous pressure in modern life. Gone are the days when young people can scamper around outdoors, climbing trees and playing pooh sticks from dawn ’til…
You’ve probably guessed by now that I have holidays on my mind. Road trips, destinations that are further afield. If you follow me on social media you may know that…
I met Claire of Hopping Hare Candles at a small business fair in Leamington Spa when I snapped up one of her gorgeous Relaxing candles with a delicate lavender scent that…
When Posterlounge contacted me offering me a piece of artwork to review in honesty I hesitated. I always want to bring you as my audience interesting products and gorgeous businesses…
Technology is all around us. Growing up I had sticks and mud and paper and pens, and whilst they’re absolutely still there (and a fundamental part of my boys’ childhood),…
10th March 2018 Read more