When I was a teenager I would cringe at the idea of a Mac In A Sac or a ‘pack-a-mac’ as they were more often known. As far as us teens were concerned it was tantamount to being a full-on geek but these days they are everywhere and people often have more than one, I … Read more
During the second week of the Summer holidays the Beans and I caught up with friends and had a few days at home. Top of our list for a catch-up was a trip to Skegness to see MumtoC and her kiddies. This time around we had a ride along the coast to Sutton-on-Sea, somewhere I … Read more
Normally when you get rain on your holiday it pretty much ruins it if you’re in the UK but at Bluestone Wales, it didn’t matter one bit. Sure enough, sunshine would have been a bonus but it certainly wasn’t a necessity. Bluestone Village Centre After a great night’s sleep, we awoke on our first morning … Read more
At the start of the Summer holidays my Mum and I took the Beans camping to Cambridge Club Site. We were only going away for three nights so I didn’t want to pick a site too far away from home but I also wanted to go somewhere that would give us opportunities to explore a … Read more
I don’t quite remember exactly when I started wearing flip flops but I feel like I have been wearing them for as long as I can remember. They are just sooooo comfortable and perfect for the Summer months (or as house slippers as I like to wear them). Last year Little Bean received her first pair … Read more
Over my years as a Mummy, I have wasted a LOT of money buying things unnecessarily on family days out (and holidays) because Hubby and I are USELESS at planning a day out. We always seem to be running around like headless chickens trying to get ready for days out or trips away, only to … Read more
The first week of our Summer holidays I’m delighted to say was spent enjoying the glorious sunshine camping at Cambridge Camping and Caravanning Club Site. Camping is such a fun way for families to get away from it all and to enjoy a slower pace of life. I have lots of happy memories of camping … Read more
Raising a family is not a decision to be taken lightly but it’s definitely one that I would recommend. There are so many things to consider; breast or bottle, reusable or disposable nappies, full-time parenting or childcare, school or home-education and then that brings about where in the world you want to live. For us … Read more
Growing up I remember playing garden games with my family late into the Summer’s evening and they bring back happy memories. Croquet was favourite game, my Grandad had a beautiful Wooden Croquet set on a trolley with large solid wooden balls. We had the perfect garden for playing out in as a family, it had a … Read more