With just 3 weeks until the summer holidays, we have been frantically organising childcare, making plans for family days out, and getting the garden summer ready. We have our usual week at Center Parcs booked, but due to the nature of shift work, there will be some days where I…

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With summer fast approaching, and the weather set to be warm this Easter, I have been on the lookout for some garden toys and activities to keep the kids busy. We were recently sent some goodies from Gazillion Bubbles to try out, and we have been lucky enough to see…

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We absolutely love eating outside in the summer – so much so that we recently had a new decking and seating area built in the garden so we could eat out there more often. It’s great for an evening glass of wine too 😉  There are, however, some downsides to…

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Summer has officially arrived here in the UK. Well, ish. Let’s take any blue skies we can get. Whatever the weather, this season is the perfect time to start growing some fruit and vegetables in the garden. Not only can it save you money in the weekly shop, but it’s…

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It seems like the sun has reappeared – hopefully it’s here to stay this time! As soon as the sun comes out, I am ready with the hats and suncream, because the little blonde 2 burn very easily. It’s so easy to get caught out, especially in this country –…

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