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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 407}

    August 1, 2022 - 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. Monday Happy Things {Week 407} My son returned from a week-long Scout camp. He did a 2 day hike, cycling, coasteering, fishing, crabbing, swimming in the sea, go-karting, and had an amazing time. It was strange without him as its the longest time…

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    London - Sculpture trails

    Exploring Chimps Are Family sculpture trail

    July 31, 2022 - By 

    A few weeks ago my daughter and I hopped into London for some sightseeing. We managed to visit Sky Gardens, Superbloom at the Tower of London before finishing off with the Exploring Chimps Are Family sculpture trail. The sculpture trail runs between London Bridge and Tower Bridge and is open until 22nd October so there’s plenty of time to go and see it. Exploring Chimps Are Family sculpture trail We are huge fans of sculpture trails and public art. There is always something to see and do in London, and it doesn’t feel that long ago since we visited the…

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    Crafts for kids - STEM activity

    Craft Stick Catapult STEM activity for kids

    July 28, 2022 - By 

    The summer holidays are rushing by like they always do. We have been busy outside in the garden, enjoying the warm weather. We couldn’t resist making these fun craft stick catapults. They don’t need many items to make them and are a fun STEM activity for kids. We thought we would share the process for making simple craft stick catapults, why not decorate them and set up a competition to see how far you can catapult! Craft stick catapult supplies: 9 popsicle or craft sticks 5 rubber bands 1 plastic spoon Small ball to fit inside the spoon (we used…

  • Zombie Kittens card game review
    Family Life

    AD – Zombie Kittens card game review

    July 27, 2022 - By 

    I can’t believe it’s three years ago since we were introduced to the game Exploding Kittens. It’s been a firm favourite with our family, and always gets packed away when we go away for a weekend. Last year we were lucky to try Exploding Minions too! Exploding Kittens – The premise is simple – you are dealt a number of cards. You take it in turns to place and draw cards until you pick an Exploding Kitten card. Then you explode, and when you explode you die. Unless you use a Defuse card which will stop the kitten from exploding.…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 406}

    July 25, 2022 - 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. Monday Happy Things {Week 406} We survived the extreme heat we faced in London last week. It reached 39 degrees on Tuesday afternoon which was just horrible. I spent Monday and Tuesday at the office, which was air conditioned, but it wasn’t…

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    Win The Seaview Hotel cosy crime books

    July 24, 2022 - By 

    I love a crime novel and am delighted to be introduced to The Seaview Hotel cosy crime novels by Glenda Young. Murder at the Seaview Hotel was published last year and the second book will be published next month, Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel. A third book in the series will be published next year, Foul Play at the Seaview Hotel. Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel In the charming Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, the stage is set for murder in Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel… Helen Dexter has started a new chapter in her life as…

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    London

    Superbloom at the Tower of London

    July 22, 2022 - By 

    It’s been a while since our last visit to the Tower of London. However, when I heard that over 20 million seeds from 29 flower species have been planted in the moat around the Tower of London to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of  The Queen, I knew we had to visit. Luckily Little Sis heard all about the huge slide going down into the moat, and wanted to come too. Superbloom at the Tower of London I booked our tickets online and we hopped on the underground into London. You can actually walk around the outside of the Tower of…

  • DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets for Teens
    Crafts for teens - Crafts for tweens - Handmade gifts

    DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets for Teens

    July 20, 2022 - By 

    The summer holidays have started for us! We have so many plans of things we want to do over the summer months. We’re looking forward to sharing some of the crafts and activities we get up to. We thought we’d start with our DIY braided friendship bracelet tutorial because it’s such a fun activity for tweens and teens. I loved making them when I was younger and was excited to share them with my daughter. First of all you will need to gather supplies. DIY braided friendship bracelet supplies: Embroidery Floss Scissors Tape How to make a DIY Braided Friendship…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 405}

    July 18, 2022 - 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. Monday Happy Things {Week 405} Hope you had a great week. We were so busy as our old fridge freezer broke down and we had to get a new fridge freezer. Unfortunately we had just done a big food shop and couldn’t find…