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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 350}

    June 28, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 350} I managed to squeeze in some sewing last week and finished sewing my tunic top (which I had bought the pattern and fabric for ages ago!). It was fun to try making something different and I really like the top. I…

  • Exploring The Gravel Pits, Northwood
    Family Life - Hillingdon

    Exploring The Gravel Pits, Northwood

    June 27, 2021 - By 

    After 7 years we are still discovering new places on our doorstep. This weekend we explored an area known as The Gravel Pits in Northwood. Exploring The Gravel Pits, Northwood Unsurprisingly the area got its name as gravel was extracted during the time gravel was used for road surfaces. By the late 1890’s the gravel pits at Northwood were described as “worked out” and no more gravel could be extracted. Fortunately this small area remained unbuilt on and became a public amenity for the people of Northwood to enjoy. The woods are dominated by sycamore, ash and common hawthorn, interspersed…

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    Win Haribo Sour Sparks and Starbeams

    June 26, 2021 - By 

    Did you know that last year Haribo celebrated 100 years of making delicious sweet treats? They are a firm favourite in our family and we love the classic sweets, as well as the new products they are bringing out. Haribo kindly gifted us some of their new sweets to celebrate National Vegetarian Week. New for 2021 are Sour Sparks and Starbeams sharing bags, both a huge hit with my 9 year old who just loves her sweets. Haribo Sour Sparks Haribo Sour Sparks is a unique mix of chewy gummy sweets with a sour centre. Dual flavour combinations in each lighting…

  • Gingerbread boy and girl line study for kids
    Christmas - free printables - gingerbread

    Gingerbread boy and girl line study for kids

    June 25, 2021 - By 

    It’s been a while since we added free printables to our site but I couldn’t resist these gorgeous Gingerbread boy and Gingerbread girl line study activities for kids. We’re huge fans of gingerbread and love any activities around the story. We are delighted to add this Gingerbread boy and girl line activity for kids. It’s a fun craft activity which will help develop kids fine motor skills. Gingerbread boy and girl line activity for kids supplies: Construction paper (or card) Black Marker Scissors Glue Crayons, Markers or coloured pencils Gingerbread boy and girl line activity for kids instructions: Download and print out…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 349}

    June 21, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 349} My mum looked after the kids so we could enjoy a day in Windsor. It had been a long time since our last visit but we enjoyed a lazy walk around the shops uninterrupted. I had forgotten what it was like…

  • Ducks Hill Farm egg vending machine
    Family Life - Hillingdon - Ruislip

    Ducks Hill Farm egg vending machine

    June 19, 2021 - By 

    We love to support local businesses and couldn’t wait to visit Ducks Hill Farm who have just installed an egg vending machine! We couldn’t wait to go and buy some and with Father’s Day coming up we wanted to use the eggs for a special Father’s Day breakfast. Ducks Hill Farm egg vending machine Ducks Hill Farm is based in north Ruislip and sells fresh eggs. They have recently installed an egg vending machine at the entrance to their farm so you can always get hold of their delicious fresh eggs. The egg vending machine is housed in a small…

  • My little Liberty book of fabric
    Crafts for adults

    My little Liberty book of fabric

    June 15, 2021 - By 

    I love working with Liberty fabric, even better if I have bought it directly from Liberty. A trip to Liberty is an experience and it’s been a while since I’ve had the joy of hopping on the tune to London, emerging at Oxford Circus and walking down to Liberty’s. Liberty London Liberty London, the designer department store selling luxury brands, was established in 1875 on Regent Street, in the West End. It’s well-worth a trip if you are in London and I love everything, from the flower stall outside to the beautiful miniature glass paintings in the windows (taken from…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 348}

    June 14, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 348} It felt like a long week after an amazing half term away. It was hard to get back into work, especially as I had a short week. I had an interview on Friday for a job I really wanted. It is…

  • Win a copy of Skyborn by Sinéad O’Hart
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    Win a copy of Skyborn by Sinéad O’Hart

    June 13, 2021 - By 

    We’ve been reading a lot lately. We all love to read but the really hot weather has got us all reaching for a good book so we can sit in the shade and relax. Little Tiger Press recently sent us a couple of their new books and we are delighted to share them with you. Skyborn by Sinéad O’Hart The circus has seen better days, but for Bastjan it’s home. He will do anything he can to save it, even if it means participating in a death-defying new act. But when that fails to draw in the crowds, the ringmaster…