Morocco borders the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Travellers have many reasons to visit Morocco, including exploring the culture, cities, and diverse landscapes. When visiting this country for the first time, know that the official languages are Arabic and Standard Moroccan Berber. This requires you to have…
Anyone with young children knows that a simple trip to the park or shops can feel like a major expedition. The planning, the packing, the snack preparation… it’s a logistical puzzle. Yet, these shared moments are what family life is all about. Getting out and about, exploring the world together, and making memories is priceless….
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 smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 35/2025} The teens have…
Looking back over August and it feels like I had a lot of time for stitching, despite having two teenagers hanging around all month. What I made in August 2025 At the beginning of the month I completed the MakeBox Modern English Paper Piecing Ladybird kit. I made half of the ladybird a while ago…
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 smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 34/2025} We spent last…
We’ve just returned from a road trip around France, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg. Our trip included a few days with Eurocamp in Wirfttal, Germany. The site is very pretty as the park is in the Eifel National Park in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. We went swimming, played mini golf, explored the local area – as…
It seems a while since I last shared a crochet craft. Our crochet cherries tutorial has proved really popular over on Pinterest, so today I thought I would share my tutorial for crochet cactus coasters. They are quite straightforward to make and are a fun craft for the summer months. List of supplies: Yarn Crochet…
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 smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 33/2025} My husband and…
Starting solids: a big step for little ones Introducing solid foods is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming milestone. As babies transition from milk to solids, parents often feel the pressure to provide meals that are not only safe but also nourishing and diverse. The home kitchen becomes a laboratory for taste, texture, and nutrition. Why…