Starting the week by writing theĀ Monday Happy ListĀ Ā is something Iāve been doing for a while. Itās 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. Itās a post I always love to write. Monday…
Family Life
Exploring Pinner Memorial Park with kids
Last weekend we ventured out to Pinner Memorial Park, a lovely park right in the centre of Pinner. It’s a lovely large park with a pond, aviary, children’s playground and cafe. Exploring Pinner Memorial Park with kids Pinner Memorial Park is on land that was part of the West House estate, at one time the…
A space to work
Half term has been hard work. Although my children needed a break from 6 weeks of school work, it’s been super tough not having much to do. We made plans and lists of things we wanted to do but these have been broken up by meal times and dog walks – not our usual half…
Exploring Bentley Priory Nature Reserve
Last weekend we went off to explore Bentley Priory Nature Reserve in Stanmore, north London. We wanted to visit after we went to the Battle of Britain Bunker at Uxbridge last year. RAF Bentley Priory was the headquarters of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain and throughout the Second World War. Bentley Priory Bentley…
Puff pastry mincemeat tart recipe
You’re probably not expecting another Christmas recipe in January. Sorry, not Sorry! I love mincemeat and don’t see why it shouldn’t be enjoyed throughout winter. It’s warming and delicious and there are so many ways to enjoy it. I have so many jars that I was looking for a quick and easy pudding to make….
Laser Hair Removal: A Definitive Guide For Beginners
Photo by Camille Brodard ~ Kmile Feminine Creative Designer on Unsplash Laser hair therapy is very different from the other physical therapies and cosmetic treatments that you undergo. No, you are not just removing body hair from different parts of your body; itās a bit more than that. No more wasting time in the salon…
A walk through Black Park Country Park, Bucks
I really enjoy sharing some of the places we visit as a family. Since getting our dog last year we’ve explored lots of new places near to where we live on the outskirts of London. We’re really lucky to be close enough to London to go in when we want, but also have beautiful countryside…
Mulled wine chocolate brownie recipe
Is anyone else still enjoying Christmas food? We have so many Christmas chocolates, treats and bottles of mulled wine. It was a bit strange drinking mulled wine in January but I don’t see why it should only be drunk at Christmas. I set a little mulled wine aside to make a batch of mulled wine…
Exploring Northala Fields with kids
Looking for somewhere new to take the children in west London? Have you been to Northala Fields in Northolt? It’s easy to get too with so much space for kids to run around. We’re going to tell you some of our favourite things about Northala Fields and why we think you should visit if you…









