Enjoying garden relaxation
This week has been bliss in our corner of the UK. The sunny warmth has arrived, meaning after school and work we’ve been spending time outside, relaxing in the garden. I say relaxing but it’s not really because N has…
outdoors
St Nicholas Park adventures in Warwick
St Nicholas Park in Warwick has activities for all the family. Check out our Spring day trip there and find out what we thought
Ryton Pools Country Park cycling trails
Ryton Pools country park in Warwickshire is a lovely 80 acres of country park, walking and bike trails, woods and children’s playgrounds.
Lambourn open day – meet the horses family fun
If you’re a race horse fan, the Lambourn open day is a great way to get behind the scenes with the trainers with arena shows in the afternoon
The key camping essentials you don’t want to forget
I’m a big list person. Without them I’d forgot a lot, so going on holiday definitely needs a list. But going camping for the first time in years, I was initially a bit stumped on what equipment I’d need. There…
An unplanned playground visit for Mother’s Day
We seem to be getting to know parks near us really well. N loves them, and is putting his foot down about simply going to the park rather than to somewhere with more to see and do. For Mother’s Day,…
Kite flying and nest building – kite giveaway
There are some great benefits to living where we do. The view. Living close to family. Plenty of space for N to play in. The downside is that it’s pretty breezy because there’s no shelter from other houses or hedges…
Signs of spring – my joys of spring
I’ve shared previously what I love about autumn and winter, but spring seems to make everything hopeful. Instagram goes mad for it, people shake off their coats (we hope) and get thinking about summer. So here’s my take on the…
Walking and fossil hunting in the New Forest
During a recent holiday to the New Forest, we spend an afternoon fossil hunting at Barton on Sea and a morning looking for New Forest ponies.
Friends together at National Trust Stowe Gardens
We met up with friends at Stowe Gardens to see the snowdrops and get the boys outside. We explored new areas to us – the chinese house
Camping preparations second time round
We might only have our once a year camping trip, but it creates great excitement. Mainly because we’re going with friends again – I know the OH would never get that excited about a holiday. Back in February, N and…
