The Maytime Inn – a lunch review
I’m never one to turn down good food, and I’m always on the look out for new restaurants to add to our usual list of haunts. So when we were asked to try out and review the refurbished Maytime Inn…
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What to put in a kids craft box for different ages
We all know that children love to paint and make a mess getting creative, and that giving children the opportunity to do so is good for them. But it’s one of those activities that always takes time to set up,…
Joining the tennis club and a clingy child
Ever since first playing tennis at school last year N has enjoyed the game. They have an external coach from a local club come in and do junior lessons for them, and after playing in the summer term, N was…
Eating out at the delicious Brava Tapas restaurant Banbury
While I love food, and will eat a fair variety, I can also be quite fussy. I’ve never really had tapas before because I’m not a seafood fan, can’t take too much spice, don’t like olives and always thought I’d…
Changing perceptions at a hotter shoes event
When I told work colleagues I was going to a hotter blogger event, they laughed. And told me I was an old woman. My previous experience of hotter was limited to a quick look into my local store in Banbury,…
Ideas for things to do during work lunchtimes
We all know how important it is to get away from work at lunchtimes, and have a proper break. Whether you work from home or outside the house, if you work set hours having a break helps with productivity. Plus…
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Get school shoes ready with Brantano
I’m really hoping I’ve got everything ready for school now. Compared with last year when everything was new and needed buying, I’m fairly relaxed this time. I’ve got 1 new polo shirt and 1 new jumper to replace old scrappy…
Get boys comfortable with dance – inspired by Motionhouse
I love dance. So much so that I’ve set up my dance blog to get the word going and try and encourage other people who debate about starting dance but don’t dare. My route back to dancing is a little…
How to declutter without getting stressed
My OH tells everyone I’m a hoarder. I don’t believe I am, because I do declutter every so often. More often for some items than others admittedly. But I do have a lot of stuff and there’s definitely not enough…
Awesome Olympics themed activities for kids and families
In the run up to and during the upcoming Olympic Games, get the kids involved with sport and these Olympics themed activities
The easiest (and delicious) pear and chocolate tart ever
Looking for a chocolate tart recipe? I love pears and chocolate together, as proven by my love of Nigella Lawson’s pear and chocolate pudding for last minute dessert needs. Now the weather’s (in theory) a bit warmer, a lighter dessert…
