As can usually be guaranteed for the half term it started off a bit rainy, but we'd been invited to Twycross Zoo for the day, so coats and umbrellas in hand off we went. I ha…
It's been a while, but after a bit of time away and a renewed sense of creativity I have decided to get back in to blogging. Since I've been gone a lot has happened, we li…
I do love mince pies, they are great to leave out for Santa, to serve to guests over christmas or just to relax whilst you have a cup of tea, however you enjoy them, it is importa…
On our way from Weston we stopped in Bristol for the night, I had been there with a friend a few months back and it really seemed like the perfect place to take the kids. W…
A few weeks ago, I took the children to Yorkshire Sculpture Park . I've wanted to visit for ages, but the right moment and the right weather never seemed to coincide. …
We visited the Snowdrops at Hodsock Priory several years ago and I have been desperate to go back ever since. After a terrible time with rain last year the gardens were only…
If you are looking to get crafty with the kids for Valentine's Day and want a simple, easy to make card on a budget then this is for you. Using some craft bits we already…
A couple of weeks ago I was invited along, to sit in on the first ever chocolate tasting at Luisa's Vegan Chocolates in Sneinton Market. I have been chatting to Luisa for…
Last weekend we were invited to see the opening night of this year's pantomime at the Nottingham Playhouse, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood. You may remember last…
It has been our tradition of the last 5 years to visit Maxey's Farm Shop in Kirklington to pick our Halloween pumpkins. What started out as a small field at the front of their…
A few years ago we got to see the super Zebra Art in Southampton, this year Nottingham have been lucky enough to have their own wonderful art installations in the form of the…
Last season, I headed down to the City Ground on a typical English day, cloudy, sunny with a chance of rain, to watch my first ever Forest match, I absolutely loved the buzz ar…
A few weeks back, we were invited along to The Alchemist in Nottingham to sample their food and explore their kids menu. When The Alchemist first opened here, I have to admit…
As I have a bit of a sweet tooth, I have been trying to find some more gluten free cake and biscuit recipes, so when I came across this one I knew I could adapt it and make it so…
Back in its hay day Sneinton Market in Nottingham was considered one of the best markets in the county, a Penny Lane style market that was always busy. Chat to any member of m…
A few weeks ago, we were invited to see the new Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment show at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. Both of my children have always been massi…
We have had an awesome time as part of the Chad Valley Play Panel and have been given the opportunity to review some great toys. Here are a few of those we didn't review …
I have been meaning to write up our snow day for the last few weeks but time has kind of run away with me. On the Thursday we woke up to a thick blanket of snow. Hopi…
World Book Day! These three words often strike fear into the hearts of parents across the land. We all know the books our children love to read, but with lives ever increasin…
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