• The summer Sampler
    Crafts for adults

    ‘The Summer Sampler’ Block of the Month Club {update 1}

    July 11, 2021 - By 

    This year I am trying, and failing, to not buy any more craft kits. At the start of the year I added a little list of unfinished projects to my sidebar and had great fun ticking them off. I recently came across the ‘The Summer Sampler’  Block of the Month Club which I bought in 2019 from Pretty Fabrics and Trims. Spread over 4 months, each month I received a little packet containing Monthly instructions, super pretty fabrics and embroidery threads for three blocks. Over the 4 months this made a number of blocks which could be stitched together to…

  • {Free printable} Beach Scavenger Hunt
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    {Free printable} Beach Scavenger Hunt

    July 10, 2021 - By 

    We all love a trip to the beach and loved our recent stay at Southwold with its amazing beach and colourful beach huts. The children wanted to spend all their time on the beach and we were lucky with gorgeous weather to enjoy it. the kids built sandcastles, hunted for beach treasure and buried each other in the sand. We are looking forward to spending more time on the beach with the summer holidays coming up Beach Scavenger Hunt printable Our free Beach Scavenger Hunt printable is a great way for kids to have fun on the beach this summer.…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 351}

    July 5, 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 351} We actually had a really quiet week last week. My mum finally moved into her new place so we were busy helping her move and unpack over the weekend. This didn’t leave much time for adventures and even our dog walks…

  • wild flower field ickenham
    days out - Family Life - Hillingdon

    Wild flower meadow Ickenham

    July 4, 2021 - By 

    I was really keen to re-visit the wild flower meadows we discovered in Ickenham last year. I had a few comments about it on my Instagram and wanted to pop over to see if the same fields had been left as wild flower meadows. We’re lucky to have lots of open green spaces in Hillingdon and we all love to see the wild flower verges which have been sown. This year there were red and pink poppies which are now over, but the verges are still full of colourful wild flowers and cow parsley. Wild flower meadow Ickenham Our little…

  • political embroidery hoop
    Crafts for adults

    Musings at the end of a school term

    July 2, 2021 - By 

    With three weeks to go I am hopeful that both my children will be able to enjoy the last few weeks of term. I am certainly looking forward to a 6 week break if we can get through the next few weeks. Unfortunately my son has had his Transition Day and Year 6 trip cancelled which makes me so annoyed when I see all the crowds at the big sporting events taking place. Musings at the end of a school term So I couldn’t resist this amazing hoop kit I found, it summed up my thoughts perfectly! Beautiful backstitched florals meet…

  • Easy no sew lavender bags
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    Easy no sew lavender bags

    June 30, 2021 - By 

    Our garden has really come alive this year. It bring the whole family joy and we all enjoy spending time, nurturing our plants! So far this year we’ve eaten homegrown peas, our sunflowers are growing tall and we have gorgeous lavender. We’ve crafted with it before and I couldn’t resist sharing our easy no sew lavender bags. Lavender is great for helping to reduce anxiety and never fails to lift my mood. These easy no sew lavender bags are great for popping under a pillow at night to aide sleep, or even in a drawer to make clothes smell nice.…

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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…

  • Win Haribo Sour Sparks and Starbeams
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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…