Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 14/2025} We…
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A weekend in Rye with teenagers
Rye is a charming town in East Sussex with plenty of activities to enjoy. It is one of the most complete medieval towns in the UK , its streets packed with pretty medieval and Georgian houses lining ancient cobbled streets. Here are some of our highlights which we think make Rye a fun place to…
The Ultimate Guide to Organising Your Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts are a wonderful way to express creativity, whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast, a parent managing playtime chaos, or someone looking to organise their growing supplies. However, keeping your crafting area tidy can feel like an endless challenge. Paint brushes, glitter, paper scraps, and fabric pieces can quickly take over your home…
What I made in March 2025
March was a fun month! I love the chance to look back and see what I’ve made. It was a bumper month thanks to discovering a new, local, workshop, some lovely books, a trip to The Stitch Festival and lots of sewing too. What I made in March 2025 I started the month by reviewing…
Five Happy Things {Week 13/2025}
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 13/2025} Last…
Driving experiences for teens at Mercedes-Benz World
Our teen celebrated his 15th birthday recently. He loves racing cars and Formula 1 so we thought he would enjoy one of the driving experiences for teens at Mercedes-Benz World. A few friends have mentioned Mercedes-Benz World and we weren’t sure if it was worth visiting Mercedes-Benz World, but we gave it a try! Driving…
The Stitch Festival 2025
I can’t quite believe a year has gone by since I last visited The Stitch Festival at the Business Design Centre. I really enjoyed my day there (celebrating dressmaking, embroidery, crochet, cross stitch and quilting) so booked a ticket to visit, as well as three workshops so I could learn some new skills. The Stitch…
Five Happy Things {Week 12/2025}
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 12/2025} My…
Kiko’s Cat Cafe in Rye
Over half term we spent some time exploring the pretty village of Rye with the teens. I found some fun activities to keep the teens busy. I didn’t think Rye was large enough to have a cat cafe until we drove past Kiko’s Cat Cafe! Fortunately we were able to book a table online, and…









