Blimming heck, August literally just started and suddenly it’s over! I’ve managed to pack a lot into it, apart from sleep! We did two festivals, starting August at Chilled in a Field and then the Bank Holiday weekend at The Big Feastival. We also did day trips to London Zoo and Chessington, plus lots of seeing friends. Annoyingly Athena came down…
Despite spending the vast majority of the month together we’ve not managed to take a sensible family photo this month on any of our many days out and weekends away, ce la vie! So I give you two selfies, one from our day out at Chessington and one at The Big Feastival, and also a photo of us all wearing masks…
The Big Feastival is a family-friendly, food orientated festival that is held each year on Alex James’ farm. He used to be the bassist in Blur so knows his music but is now apparently an enthusiastic cheese maker and farmer, and has created and cultivated an amazing weekend! The Big Feastival is held on the August bank holiday in the…
ZSL London Zoo has got to be one of the most fun days out we’ve had this year, there is so much to see and do and I think people of all ages would be entertained! It first opened to the public in 1847 and sits in the top corner of Regents Park, so it’s easy to get to by…
It only seems like a few weeks ago I was buying everything from Athena’s uniform list for starting primary school, and suddenly here we are a just over a year later (because I am not half as organised this year as last!) checking what fits and re-purchasing things she’s outgrown. The list of things that need replacing is long… her…
If you run a YouTube channel in the arts and crafts niche, chances are you will want to post a scrapbook tutorial video to share with your followers. It is important that your scrapbook video is not just a movie but also has sound, for example, you talking in the video or playing a music in the background. This is…
Buying a newly built home can bring a lot of advantages that you don’t have with older properties, such as the certainty of a solid build that will successfully withstand earthquakes, more sustainable building materials, the latest smart home technology, etc. But what you lose is the charm and unique character of a home that’s been around for decades. The…
Yesterday we had an underwater adventure at Brighton’s Sealife Centre. If you’ve never been before it’s easy to find: head to the pier and you can’t miss it! You can access is from the street or from the beach and there is plenty of parking on Madeira Drive (though it’s not free so publish transport is probably cheaper!) Brighton Sealife…
Bank holidays, inset days, and even pre-booked time from school can all be a great excuse to get out and have a new experience with the kids. Often falling at the start or the end of the week, these surprise days off can create long weekends, so you really should make the most of them! Here are some things you…
From Pixabay As exciting and exhilarating as it can be, everyone knows that moving house is one of the most chaotic and stressful things a person can put themselves through. Unfortunately, when moving house with children, this process only ever gets more challenging. Even a relatively calm day with your kids can sometimes get overwhelming, so it should be…
Both children, but Arlo especially, love to ‘help’ me with the washing. It’s got to the point where I have to double and triple check what’s in the machine before I put a wash on as often the odd discarded sock or pair of PJ bottoms will end up in there – either that are already clean or are completely…
We tend to hire a car when we go on holidays in the UK, and if we ever manage to leave the country for a holiday too! It’s great to drive a car that you know is reliable and normally a lot newer and more economic than your own car, it gives you peace of mind when travelling which is…