Are you looking for wellington boots for larger calf sizes? If you have to pick an item of clothing that’s hard to find the perfect fit you’d probably say jeans. Or maybe a bra. But for me it’s always been…
Bird watching is often thought of as something for older people or those who like a bit of quiet and time to themselves. But it’s been one of the little positives since lockdown 1 and working from home. And it’s…
We don’t have many snowy days here, but generally when we have snowy days, they’re either just a slight dusting or too much and we end up with the roads blocked from the wind. Being in lockdown means I’m less…
As soon as winter arrives and all the gloomy weather predictions come saying we’ll have the worst winter ever, my heart sinks. I’m not a snow fan. I’m not a summer fan either – well, not super hot weather. I…
I couldn’t believe it when I got back to work after our recent camping trip to Woolacombe. While we were there for other groups or people they knew on the beach, then one of my blogging friends said she’d been…
For those of you used to snow (and lots of it) and cold each year, you probably look at us Brits and laugh at our inability to cope when a harsh winter hits. But we’ve just got through the 2nd…
Like most children, N loves a playdate. He doesn’t get to have many because after school isn’t an option and during school holidays he’s either on the farm with his dad (who won’t take him to playdates) or at holiday…
Every winter I grimace when I hear or read the news telling us ‘it’s going to be the worst winter weather this year’. And every year I hope for no snow. Snow days are all very well when you don’t…
*Ad – gifted The weather’s certainly turned colder here, and we’re expecting a cold spell on the way. Being sent coats from Trespass was perfect timing. I don’t mind the cold as long as I’m dressed for the weather, and…
If you don’t have permanently hungry children at home, don’t be surprised if they turn into ravenous ‘hangry’ creatures when you go camping. There’s something about being in the great outdoors that makes everyone hungry. But with mealtime routines often…
When we go camping each year, we don’t slum it. We don’t go glamping either but we have certain criteria for the campsites. Let’s face it, we’re a load of mums with our kids (and sometimes a couple of dads),…
