Before the Summer holidays began, my friend Karin and I sat down and booked dates in to get together. We have learnt from past holidays that if we don’t do this we can go all Summer with our free dates not coinciding and then the children end up disappointed that they haven’t seen each other. … Read more
Our Summer holidays officially began on Wednesday at approximately 3.15pm when I collected the Beans from school. The plan had been to head to the local beer garden with a bunch of Mums from our year group but unfortunately the rain put paid to that idea so I cultivated a new plan to celebrate the … Read more
If 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 … Read more
These last few weeks having been spoiling us, every now and then we get a little glimpse of the Summer months fast approaching. Yesterday the Beans and I spent the entire day outdoors enjoying the sunshine and I don’t know about you but it just makes the world seem a much happier place. More people … Read more
A day trip to London alone you say? Prosecco on tap you say? Cakes, treats and nibbles you say? A sneak peak at the Spring Summer 2105 range of Nutmeg clothing AND a chance to catch up with some lovely blogging buddies!!! COUNT.ME.IN!!! I said! So back at the end of January, I hopped onto … Read more
We have been looking at luxury family holiday options but we keep stumbling when it comes family size. What are your tips for holidays as a large family?
The end of the Summer holidays always fills me with mixed emotions. On the one hand I’m generally quite sad that they are coming to an end because it means that I will lose my playmates as they head back to the classroom and I will miss them. On the other hand I’m generally starting … Read more
The second week of our summer holidays started out pretty good and not half as stressful as I was expecting it to be but then again I made certain ‘deals’ with myself before the week began; 1. I would find activities to keep the Beans entertained so that they didn’t sit staring at a TV … Read more
Nothing really beats getting outside in the fresh air during the summer months (well on the days that we get sunshine and it’s warm enough to play in just your t-shirt and shorts). Suddenly you feel that little bit more relaxed, a bit more free and a little bit more adventurous. I love after school … Read more