Starting my week with the Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins….
From Faded Prints to Clear Memories: How to Restore Old Family Photos
Old family photos rarely sit on display. More often, they end up tucked away in drawers, shoe boxes, or albums on the top shelf. They wait quietly, collecting dust while time keeps moving forward. Yet these pictures hold moments that shaped entire families. A smile that looks familiar. A house that no longer exists. A…
Smart Shopping Practices to Stretch the Household Budget
Rising household costs have become an unavoidable reality for families in the UK and around the world. This is especially the case for those with children. From increased food bills to higher energy usage from laundry, cooking and heating, parents often face huge financial pressure when compared to smaller households. On top of this strain,…
The Weekly Edit {Week 2/2026}
Starting the week by writing the Weekly Edit is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the little or big things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. The Weekly Edit {Week 2/2026}…
Head Start on Success: Can Online High School Prep You for College?
As you navigate the labyrinth of high school, face the challenges of growing independence, and grapple with preparing for college, have you considered the role online education could play in your journey? With the rise in technological advancements, online high schools have begun to emerge as a viable alternative to traditional education. But does this…
Five Happy Things {Week 1/2026}
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 little or big things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 1/2026}…
Christmas Countdown embroidery {part 3 & 4}
I can’t believe my two weeks Christmas break is at an end. I’m trying not to think about work on Monday, instead focusing on my beautiful Christmas Countdown embroidery. I thought I’d write a post about part 3 & 4 as I’ve had so much lovely time to stitch over the last two weeks. Christmas…
Elf The Musical at the Aldwych Theatre
We’ve been fortunate to book a couple of trips to the theatre over the Christmas holidays. Last weekend we went to Ally Pally to watch A Christmas Carol, and earlier this week we booked tickets for Elf the Musical. Elf The Musical at the Aldwych Theatre Based on the beloved 2003 film starring Will Ferrell,…
What I made December 2025
The end of the year has arrived quickly and December has been the busiest month of all. It’s been a busy month with pretty much non-stop activity. There has been gingerbread making, tree decorating, card writing, reading, stitching and visiting exhibitions, making for a truly analogue end to the year – a trend I shall…









