• Exploring Porchester Castle with kids
    Hampshire

    Exploring Porchester Castle with kids

    March 4, 2023 - By 

    A few weeks ago we spent a few days exploring Gosport, on the south coast of Hampshire. I wanted to re-visit Porchester Castle and take the kids there so they could experience the amazing medieval fortress overlooking Portsmouth Harbour. Luckily we picked a sunny day which was just perfect for exploring Porchester Castle with kids. Exploring Porchester Castle with kids This site overlooking Portsmouth harbour has been a Roman fortress, a Norman stronghold and a prisoner of war camp during the Napoleonic Wars. There’s a small car park opposite the castle so we parked up and first walked around the…

  • The Time Tider by Sinéad O’Hart
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    The Time Tider by Sinéad O’Hart {giveaway}

    March 2, 2023 - By 

    Did you celebrate World Book Day today? My daughter wore her pyjamas to school and took her favourite book in, and they were able to spend time reading and talking about books. That sounds like bliss to me! I’m delighted to have teamed up with Little Tiger who publish the best children’s books. They recently published The Time Tider by Sinéad O’Hart, read on for our review and your chance to win a copy. The Time Tider by Sinéad O’Hart {book review} Mara and her dad have lived in their van for as long as she can remember. Whatever her father…

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    February crafting

    February 27, 2023 - By 

    February is such a short month and I think that’s reflected in my crafting time this month. Plus I had half term and Covid which meant I didn’t spend as much time on my crafting hobbies as I would have liked. However I still wanted to blog about my crafting adventures this month. February crafting At the beginning of the month I made a sleep mask out of some gorgeous Liberty fabrics. I love crafting with Liberty fabrics and surrounding myself with pretty, and useful, items. Choosing what Liberty fabrics to use made me think of the Liberty tumbler quilt…

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    Sunday Happy Things {Week 437}

    February 26, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while although now I’m moved it to Sunday. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to sit down and write. Sunday Happy Things {Week 437} I watched a lot of films last week, a complete mixture as I had a few days off due to catching Covid again. There are lots of films I want to…

  • 5 activities to do with the kids this Spring
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    5 activities to do with the kids this Spring

    February 23, 2023 - By 

    With the spring half-term on its way, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to keep the kids occupied, especially when going on a little trip away for the week or weekend. If you’ve been looking into spring breaks UK locations, or you’ve already got a trip booked up ready for spring to arrive, we’ve gathered five activities you could do with your kids during the trip away. This will help to keep them entertained and allow them to discover the beauty of this time of year. Ready to add some activities to your holiday itinerary? Outdoor story…

  • King Charles suncatcher for kids
    Crafts for kids - Royal crafts

    King Charles suncatcher for kids

    February 22, 2023 - By 

    We love making suncatchers and with the King’s Coronation taking place later this year, we thought it would be fun to make a King Charles suncatcher. We used the King Charles III colouring sheet we made, which is based on his portrait on the new 50p coin. My daughter loves collecting special 50p coins, but this isn’t one we have managed to find – yet! King Charles suncatcher for kids supplies: White card Red and blue cellophane Contact paper Scissors King Charles III template colouring sheet Easy King Charles suncatcher for kids First you will need to print the King…

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    Monday Happy List

    Sunday Happy Things {Week 436}

    February 19, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while although now I’m moved it to Sunday. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to sit down and write. Sunday Happy Things {Week 436} Last week was half term and we were all looking forward to a break and spending some time together. We enjoyed a few days away at an amazing airbnb in Gosport…

  • Exploring Portsmouth Dockyard with kids
    Hampshire

    Exploring Portsmouth Dockyard with kids

    February 18, 2023 - By 

    Portsmouth Dockyard or Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is made up of a number of different attractions, including HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose Museum. We thought it sounded like a great place to explore with the kids and spent a few days exploring Portsmouth Dockyard with kids. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an area of HM Naval Base Portsmouth which is open to the public. It contains several historic buildings and ships. We found the ticket options really complicated but the kids used their Blue Peter badges for free entry whilst we purchased annual passes. These tickets included all the…

  • Homecoming by Kate Morton {book review}
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    Homecoming by Kate Morton {book review}

    February 17, 2023 - By 

    I discovered the author Kate Morton a few years ago when I read The Clockmakers Daughter and I’ve never looked back. She is one of my favourite authors and I always look forward to her latest book. Thanks to NetGalley I was able to read an advanced copy of her new book, Homecoming. I finished it in a few days! Homecoming by Kate Morton {book review} Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959. At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek in the grounds of a grand and mysterious mansion, a local delivery man makes a terrible discovery. A…