• Monday Happy List

    Sunday Happy Things {Week 415}

    September 25, 2022 - 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 sit down and write. I’m mixing things up a little by posting this weekly post on Sunday instead of Monday! Sunday Happy Things {Week 415} The weather has been amazing over the weekend. We were supposed to be going away for the weekend but we had…

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    Isle of Wight

    Crockers Farm milk vending machine

    September 24, 2022 - By 

    The weather has changed so much in the last few weeks that’s it’s hard to believe we were camping a few weeks ago. I wanted to share a few of our Isle of Wight adventures because it is such a great place for family holidays. I grew up there so I may be a teensy bit biased, but I love going back with my own children. A few years ago we discovered the Crockers Farm milk vending machine which I wanted to tell you about today. Crockers Farm milk vending machine I love a good vending machine. On our recent…

  • Floral tapestry embroidery hoop
    Crafts for adults

    Floral tapestry embroidery hoop

    September 22, 2022 - By 

    For the last few weeks I’ve been stitching the Eva Verbruggen tapestry project from my latest Hoop Club subscription box. I find embroidery kits really hit and miss. Sometimes I love them and stitch then straight away, other times I just squirrel them away in my craft cupboard. However, I love to try different types of crafts so was excited to try the tapestry hoop project. Floral tapestry embroidery hoop The tapestry kit included the pre-printed fabric panel, selection of tapestry threads, wooden hoop and needle. The wool colours were really pretty and it was fun to sew with wool…

  • Mini Puft Ghostbusters Afterlife Candied Apples
    Crafts for kids - Halloween crafts

    Mini Puft Ghostbusters Afterlife Candied Apples

    September 20, 2022 - By 

    We are so excited for Halloween next month. We love a celebration and have been decided what costumes to make and what treats we will have ready for our Trick or Treaters. Who didn’t love the moment the bag of Stay Puft Marshmallows exploded and the cute Mini Pufts started popping out in the Ghostbusters Afterlife movie! We couldn’t resist making some cute Mini Puft Ghostbusters Afterlife Candied Apples for a spooky Halloween treat for kids. Makes: 3 Candied Apples Prep: 20 minutes Mini Puft Ghostbusters Afterlife Candied Apples ingredients: 1 bag white candy melts 1 tube black sparkle gel…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 414}

    September 19, 2022 - 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 sit down and write. Monday Happy Things {Week 414} Last week we seemed to find our routine again which meant I had a bit of time in the evenings for myself. I finished the Eva Verbruggen tapestry project from my latest Hoop Club subscription box which was…

  • Exploring The Garlic Farm, Isle of Wight
    Isle of Wight

    Exploring The Garlic Farm, Isle of Wight

    September 18, 2022 - By 

    On our recent trip to the Isle of Wight we made a couple of visits to The Garlic Farm. It’s a proper working farm with a farm shop, restaurant and farm walks. It had been a while since our last visit and we wanted to eat in their amazing restaurant. Exploring The Garlic Farm, Isle of Wight The Garlic Farm can be found on Mersley Lane in Newchurch. It’s in a little valley and a real sun trap. There is plenty to do at The Garlic Farm so we parked our car in the free car park and headed to…

  • Crafts to celebrate King Charles III
    Royal crafts

    Crafts to celebrate King Charles III

    September 17, 2022 - By 

    It is very strange getting used to hearing about King Charles III after we have known him as Prince Charles for such a long time. We are looking forward to his Coronation, probably sometime in 2023. We thought it would be fun to raid our archives and find 10 Crafts to celebrate King Charles III. Crafts to celebrate King Charles III Craft stick union flag craft – this craft stick union flag is also perfect for celebrating St George’s Day! King Charles III colouring sheet – this King Charles III colouring sheet is based on his portrait on a 50p…

  • How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue
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    {Giveaway} How Beautiful We Were

    September 14, 2022 - By 

    Now the children have gone back to school I’m hoping to have time to read more. Each year I set myself a target to read a certain number of books and it feels like the year is running away from me! I love to share the books I read with you and share the odd book giveaway too. Today I am delighted to have a copy of Imbolo Mbue’s powerful second novel, How Beautiful We Were to giveaway. How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue We should have known the end was near. So begins Imbolo Mbue’s powerful second novel, How Beautiful We…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 413}

    September 12, 2022 - 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 sit down and write. Monday Happy Things {Week 413} I’m sure I can’t be the only person who felt unsettled last week. Not only did my children start their new school year but we had a change of Prime Minister followed by the death of the Queen.…