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…
AD – Zombie Kittens card game review
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…
Monday Happy Things {Week 406}
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…
Win The Seaview Hotel cosy crime books
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…
Superbloom at the Tower of London
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…
DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets for Teens
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…
Monday Happy Things {Week 405}
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…
Jack and The Beanstalk at KidZania London
This morning we were invited to Kidzania London where Future Spotlight Productions in collaboration with KidZania London were presenting the premiere of Jack and the Beanstalk. Little Sis has been asking to visit KidZania London for months so we were really excited to go along. It’s been a while since our last visit and KidZania…
Exploring Hitchin Lavender Fields
On Friday my husband and I had a rare day off together. I was looking for lavender fields near me and came across Hitchin Lavender Fields, about an hour north of London. Over the last few years we’ve visited sunflower fields, pumpkin patches, poppy fields and wild flower meadows. It’s been a while since our…









