I recently started a new job. A job that has me working on a heritage site in the Highlands of Scotland. Now I bet if I asked you if you knew just one thing about Scotland, a fair few of you would mention the weather. There is no getting round it, it does rain up…
This week Keith has been away first with work and then for his brother’s Stag in Budapest. Thankfully he is taking all this coming week off work to be home with the kids while I go to work and have a job interview as the place I just started at but for a new post…
I think there comes a time in your life when selecting clothes you begin to put more weight on practicality that style. When you become a parent, that time happens pretty instantly. Or at least it did for me. After I finished breastfeeding Faye though I got a bit of my clothing freedom back and…
We have always been an “outdoorsy” family but sometimes, especially when the weather isn’t too great, you can lack inspiration to get out and explore nature with the kids. Laurence King have come up with the ideal prompt thought in the form of these wonderful Hello Nature Activity Cards (£12.95) The cards come in a…
This week I feel both like I have got my mojo back and also like I’m coming down with a cold from running around like a mad person being Mum and returning to work (and Lego club and helping my folks etc) but all in all it has been a lovely week. I love getting…
When we bought our first house last Winter one of the most important requirements for us was that is have a large garden. You might joke as we live in Scotland however with Aiden going to forest school and Faye just loving being outdoors in all weather, we do actually use it all year round.…
When I was uploading my photos just now for the week I realised I have a pretty boring selection to share this week. It has been my first week returning to work after four years as I started a new job this week at a heritage site. It is a wonderful place to work and…
A fortnight ago I started a Lego club for the kids (and their grown-ups!) and it was a huge hit. The reason I think Lego is still as popular as ever is because in is so versatile and multifaceted. It has grown into this mega brand but it still a quality product that sparks imagination…
The week started with chocolate and we are still eating chocolate today. I am avoiding stepping on the scales this week that is for sure. Anyone else find it impossible to say no to chocolate if it is in the house? The only way I can resist is if I would have to go the…