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 32/2025} My daughter and…
A new free sculpture trail has landed in London for the summer holidays. The trail of 16 giant turtles have been placed around central London and make a great activity for the summer holidays. Exploring the Tusk Turtle Trail London 2025 Following the success of Tusk’s previous Rhino, Lion and Gorilla Trails, the Turtle Trail…
Otters are my daughters spirit animal. She has always loved them and has a cute collection of toy otters, photos, drawings and even the odd piece of clothing too! We were delighted to discover that Sylvanian Families have recently introduced the Sea Otters family to their world. There are two new sets we can’t wait…
One of the best things about travelling with children is watching them discover the world for themselves. Cruises are a fantastic way to encourage curiosity – they allow families to visit multiple destinations in one holiday and take part in activities that are as educational as they are fun. From exploring ancient history to learning…
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 31/2025} My daughter returned…
The summer sun might still be shining in the sky, but it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas! The festive season isn’t just for us humans, all of our furry friends deserve to feel the holiday magic too, and there is nothing more magic than a special handmade or boutique gift. If you…
I love family history and have been researching my own since I started a school project on it years ago. Now I have my own family history blog and regularly share my research. When I heard about The Queen’s Necklace by Adrienne Chinn it sounded like I would enjoy it. Let me tell you more…
We’re more than halfway through the year and I can’t help thinking about some of the festive projects I want to finish this year! There has been plenty of seasonal stitching though, including some pretty florals. What I made in July 2025 I finished my Pretty Fabrics and Trims huswif finally. It felt so good…
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 30/2025} My kids finished Year 8…