• Crafts to celebrate International Lego Day
    Crafts for kids - International Lego Day

    Crafts to celebrate International Lego Day

    January 27, 2023 - By 

    Did you know that International Lego Day is celebrated on the 28th January? I hadn’t heard of this day before but I love the sound of anything which celebrates Lego bricks. Our family have always been huge fans of Lego and over the years have shared some fun crafts and activities with Lego. Today I thought I would share crafts to celebrate International Lego Day. Crafts to celebrate International Lego Day How to make a Lego clock – this fun and colourful clock is easy to customise from your favourite Lego bricks. This is a favourite DIY of ours and…

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    Day Trips with Toddlers: What You Need to Bring for a Relaxed Day Out

    January 24, 2023 - By 

    Getting your children outdoors is very good for them, with the NCT outlining how it helps improve their sleep and motor skills, and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are visiting Ham House and Garden or spending a day in London, planning a day out with your kids may seem like a fun and enjoyable idea, but many parents know that these outings can often pose quite a challenge once the day comes. Often these excursions can become exhausting, with parents and children worn out as they try and fit as much into the day as they can. This is…

  • The Vintage Shop of Second Chances
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    The Vintage Shop of Second Chances by Libby Page

    January 23, 2023 - By 

    The start of the year is usually pretty quiet for me which means I can make a great start on my Reading Challenge! For the last few years I’ve taken part in the Goodreads Reading Challenge and this year have set myself a slightly lower target which I’m hoping is realistic. Today I’m delighted to share my review of The Vintage Shop of Second Chances by Libby Page. The Vintage Shop of Second Chances by Libby Page Among the cobbled streets of the Somerset town of Frome, Lou is embarking on the start of something new. After the death of her beloved mother,…

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    Sunday Happy Things {Week 432}

    January 22, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. 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 432} Did you know that February is National Embroidery Month? I love embroidery so am excited to celebrate all things embroidery, some of the projects I am currently working on, and have some fun giveaways to share too. I’m…

  • Mrs Van Gogh by Caroline Cauchi
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    Mrs Van Gogh by Caroline Cauchi

    January 16, 2023 - By 

    I’m excited to share my first book review of 2023! This year I’ve signed up to the Goodreads 2023 Reading Challenge and set myself a target of reading 35 books. This is slightly less than last year but hopefully more achievable – as I didn’t reach my target last year. I’ve noticed the books I read with the kids are longer and we just don’t have time to read as much as we used to when they were little. Mrs Van Gogh by Caroline Cauchi She’s been painted out of history…until now Who tells her story? In 1890, Vincent Van…

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    Sunday Happy Things {Week 431}

    January 15, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. 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 431} Last week went really quickly as work is so busy at the moment. Luckily we enjoyed a team away day at Missenden Abbey. It was great to have a day out of the office, and a delicious lunch…

  • A Loom of One’s Own
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    A Loom of One’s Own {book giveaway}

    January 12, 2023 - By 

    I don’t mind the month of January. I have a proper spring clean after I’ve taken the Christmas decorations down and have a big clear out too. This year we’re changing our living room round and have had an amazing tidy up due to losing lots of storage. I want to have a simplified house with less clutter – although there will always be room for my crafts! I’m looking forward to trying new crafts this year and have already enjoyed a little macrame. I love that you can create something with a few simple knots and I will be…

  • Family Life

    Baby On Board? The Benefits of Leasing a Family Car Versus Buying

    January 10, 2023 - By 

    For many people, that period between pulling up on the driveway to your home and getting out of your vehicle is a time for reflection, socialising, texting, and much more. However, for those of us who have children, these times don’t exist. For families, the car is a hub where you go on family adventures together, wait for appointments to pass, go on the school run, and repeatedly hear ‘are we there yet’ from the backseat. But eventually, you’ll be in the market for a new car, and the new question on everyone’s minds is, should you buy it outright…

  • Monday Happy List

    Sunday Happy Things {Week 430}

    January 8, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. 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 430} January is usually a quiet month for us, and one where we plan work on the house. We booked to have solar panels installed last year and the company keep letting us down on the installation of them.…