Adventure time at The Spinney
Continue ReadingDo you have those places local to you that you hear people talking about and you think “we must go there”, then 10 seconds later you promptly forget about it until the next time someone mentions it? Well, The Spinney is one such place for us. I have been meaning to take the Beans there […]
Who knew a family walk in mud could be so traumatic?
Continue ReadingSunday morning here was a beautiful (but freezing cold) sunny morning. We pretty much spent our morning snuggled up at home chilling out which isn’t something we do often. As a family we are always running about here and there, seeing people, doing jobs or getting to clubs/parties/events and the like. This year I want […]
Enjoying the sunshine at Sacrewell Farm plus newly refurbished Mill House
Continue ReadingAs the Summer holidays were drawing to a close I spotted a deal on our local Groupon site to buy a family voucher for Sacrewell Farm (one of our family favourite days out locally) for just £14 so I bought it there and then. As is usually the case with me and Groupon vouchers I […]
#LandsEndStyleStudio brings out the Sunshine . . .
Continue ReadingJust over a week ago the Beans, Nanna and I were invited to attend a blog event a little closer to home in Rutland. For those of you who don’t live around these parts, Rutland is simply beautiful. It is home to Rutland Water, one of our favourite haunts for family walks and adventures. It […]
Pirates, Plasters and a Picnic in the Park
Continue ReadingThe Summer holidays have crept up on me again this year, I just don’t know where this last term has gone. With the approaching Summer holidays comes a sad realisation for me too, things are about to change. These are my last few weeks with my boys at home together two days a week because […]
My #CountryKids have been enjoying the outdoors . . .
Continue ReadingIf you don’t count the odd rain shower here and there or the couple of cool, windy days at the start of last week it was mostly a beautiful week weather-wise. I was feeling particularly chilly on Wednesday but that didn’t deter Jelly Bean from playing outside. Jelly Bean loves water play and has been […]
