Family time is important and we love any activity we can do together. Board games have always been a firm favourite and we were delighted to receive a copy of Exploding Minions from Exploding Kittens. I can’t believe it’s over 2 years since we reviewed the original Exploding Kittens which we still enjoy playing. The…
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The prettiest sunflower field near London
Living in the ‘burbs means we get the best of both worlds. Easy access into London on the tube, and easy access to the surrounding countryside. For the last few years we’ve enjoyed trips out of London to explore lavender fields, sunflower farms and pumpkin patches. All summer we’ve been looking forward to our annual…
How to Make Divorce Less Stressful for Your Children
When it begins to grow clear that a divorce is on the cards, the first thing on any parents’ mind is how they can make the situation work for their children. It’s no secret that this will be upsetting and frightening for children of any age, but there are practical steps we can take to…
Exploring the Moor Otters Trail
We love a public art trail and have been lucky to explore many of them in London where we live. When I heard about the Moor Otters Trail I knew we would have to go and find out more. My daughters favourite animal is otters and it seemed the perfect family activity whilst we were…
AD/A Little Wordy {game review}
We love a new game and were delighted to be gifted the NEW A Little Wordy which was the perfect size to pack and take away with us. A Little Wordy from Exploding Kittens is a 2 player game but we doubled up so we could play as a family. A Little Wordy {game review}…
Is the ability to write cursive still important?
From emails, to texts, to word processing, typing and voice-to-text have soared in popularity while traditional ways of writing have seen a downward trend. Along with less emphasis on paper and pencil, we also have fewer children learning how to use cursive. Instead, they are reliant on printing. This begs the question: Is the ability…
5 tips for Summer self care
*Collaborative post Self-care can be described as a conscious act a person takes in order to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health. Self care has never been more important. I like to think that summer is a time when I can really kick back and relax and spend some time on myself. I…
Simple and budget-friendly ways to add elegance to your home
*Collaborative post Do you dream of panelled walls, glittering chandeliers and private swimming pools? When it comes to decorating our homes, we all have long lists of “wants”, but if you’re decorating on a budget these wants are difficult to prioritise and fund. Simple and budget-friendly ways to add elegance However, that doesn’t have to…
Exploring Headstone Manor and Museum, Harrow
Despite living next to the London Borough of Harrow we don’t seem to hop over the border very often. The last time was when we made a visit to Bentley Priory Nature Reserve which was very cold and muddy. Headstone Manor and Museum has been on my list for a while and some cancelled plans…









