• Whiskers and Cream Cat Cafe London
    London Borough of Islington

    Whiskers and Cream Cat Cafe London

    September 18, 2025 - By 

    With a few hours to spare, I decided to book a slot at Whiskers and Cream Cat Cafe on Holloway Road. We have been trying to visit all of the London Cat Cafes and this has been on our bucket list for a while. I booked our 90 minute slot online and headed off to the Holloway Road to visit the cats. Whiskers and Cream Cat Cafe London Whiskers and Cream is at the top end of Holloway Road. The Cafe is quite small but serves a delicious range of drinks and snacks to enjoy whilst surrounded by their 10…

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    Five Happy Things {Week 37/2025}

    September 14, 2025 - By 

    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 37/2025} I bought a lovely Persephone grey copy of The Fortnight in September by R C Sherriff. I’d heard great reviews of it, and thought it would be fun to read it during the month of September. I finished it today and really loved it. Such a lovely book…

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    Luxembourg City with teens: our top tips

    September 12, 2025 - By 

    It seems weeks ago that we spent two days in Luxembourg City with our teens. We like to think we know our teens pretty well. They love a short city break, so we spent time before our trip planning places we knew they would enjoy. Luxembourg is a small country, it’s actually Europe’s seventh smallest country. It’s capital city, confusingly called Luxembourg City, is famous for its medieval stone walls built on sheer cliffs. Luxembourg City with teens: our top tips Luxembourg is a small city, easy to get around and see everything if you have a couple of days.…

  • {Giveaway} 10-Minute Taylor Activities
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    {Giveaway} 10-Minute Taylor Activities

    September 11, 2025 - By 

    Little Tiger have recently published a beautiful craft book for fans of Taylor Swift. Read on for our review, and for your chance to win a copy. 10-Minute Taylor Activities book review From country girl to international superstar, explore all things Taylor Swift in the ultimate unofficial activity book – with stylish activities like mastermind codebreakers, friendship bracelets, guitar pick designing and mirrorball crafting! Young superfans will love to embrace their inner popstar and learn more about Taylor’s life. Test your knowledge on her star-studded career while finding all the hidden hints to her songs and albums within the puzzles…

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    Five Happy Things

    Five Happy Things {Week 36/2025}

    September 8, 2025 - By 

    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 36/2025} We started last week using our National Trust membership cards to visit Stourhead in Wiltshire. This was a place we visited many years ago when the kids were little and it was fun to visit again now they are older. We managed a walk around the beautiful lake…

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    eSIM Morocco: the smart traveller’s secret weapon

    September 3, 2025 - By 

    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 sufficient translation tools to move without issues. Therefore, you’ll need an eSIM for Morocco with enough data for a seamless experience. Keep reading as we dive deeper into Morocco and why an eSIM is a tool that must be your priority when entering Morocco. Source…

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    Gear Up for Adventure: Making Family Outings Easier

    September 1, 2025 - By 

    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. The secret to making these adventures more joyful and less stressful often comes down to having the right equipment on hand. Navigating the Toddler Years There’s a special stage in parenting when your little one discovers their independence. They want to walk everywhere, which is…

  • Gaia in Sherborne Abbey, a touring artwork by UK artist, Luke Jerram
    Five Happy Things

    Five Happy Things {Week 35/2025}

    August 31, 2025 - By 

    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 been enjoying the last full week of their school summer holidays. We went to Putt Shack and played a few rounds of golf, and then went to Social Dough for some delicious pizza. We spent the weekend in Sherborne and managed to go and see Gaia…

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    What I made: August 2025

    August 30, 2025 - By 

    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 and placed it on a large banner so I could see it all the time. I got tired of seeing half a ladybird so was happy to complete it. I stitched around the EPP ladybird, stitching it to the banner, with its leg slightly hanging…