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  • Superbloom at the Tower of London
    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…

  • Exploring Bembridge Fort with kids
    days out - Isle of Wight - National Trust

    Exploring Bembridge Fort with kids

    June 18, 2022 - By 

    Despite having grown up on the Isle of Wight I didn’t know it was possible to take a guided tour of Bembridge Fort which is owned by the National Trust. We recently spent a week on the Isle of Wight and booked a load of fun things to do with the kids. If you’re looking for something a little different to do then why not book yourself on a tour of Bembridge Fort? It’s on the top of Culver Down with the most amazing views over the Island. Exploring Bembridge Fort with kids It’s important to note that access to…

  • Easy Platinum Jubilee hoop art
    Crafts for adults - Royal crafts

    Easy Platinum Jubilee hoop art

    May 17, 2022 - By 

    Platinum Jubilee mania has suddenly started and you can’t escape the fact Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 70 years on the throne next month. We have had so much fun updating our Royal craft collection and have recently added a few more, such as our gorgeous Liberty Union flags. Easy Platinum Jubilee hoop art For our fun Platinum Jubilee hoop art we used: Three 5″ wooden embroidery hoops Selection of red, white and blue fabric Scissors Needle and thread I already had a little stash of fabrics from the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. We decorated the house we lived in…

  • DIY Union Jack Liberty flag
    Royal crafts

    DIY Union Jack Liberty flag

    May 14, 2022 - By 

    Did you know that there was a ‘right’ way to hang a Union Jack? Apparently an upside-down Union Jack is used as a sign of distress. Even worse, it can be seen as offensive to some! Last week I was playing around with some of my gorgeous Liberty London Tana Lawn to create a fun Union Jack Liberty flag. The union Jack has so much history behind it, incorporating the English and Scottish flags with the cross of Ireland’s St Patrick. DIY Union Jack Liberty flag I had the idea to make my own DIY Union Jack flag from my…

  • How to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in London with kids
    days out - Local Review - London - Royal crafts

    How to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in London with kids

    April 29, 2022 - By 

    In June, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee (a whopping 70 years of service). The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend takes place between 2nd – 5th June with events taking place all around the country. How to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in London with kids Trooping the Colour (Saturday 2nd June) Trooping the Colour takes place annually to celebrate the Queen’s birthday . More than 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians will come together in the traditional Parade to mark The Queen’s official birthday. Platinum Party at the Palace…

  • Love Embroidery pennant stitch kit
    Crafts for adults

    Love Embroidery pennant stitch kit

    April 27, 2022 - By 

    Recently I’ve felt like I’ve lost my crafting mojo. The Easter holidays were busy and we had some lovely days out but the kids stayed up late which left no time for crafting. I have a few projects on the go but none were really grabbing my attention. So I was happy when the May issue of Love Embroidery magazine arrived because it included a lovely free embroidery project. Love Embroidery pennant stitch kit I embroider a lot of hoops so I liked the thought of stitching something a little different. The stitch kit was designed by Jessie Doe and …

  • Easter gingerbread biscuits
    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 391}

    April 11, 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 write. Monday Happy Things {Week 391} It doesn’t feel like too long since half term but we’ve already had a week of the Easter holidays. My daughter has been at sports camp all week and had a great time. There has been plenty of time…

  • Crafts for kids to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
    Crafts for kids - Royal crafts

    Crafts for kids to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

    April 2, 2022 - By 

    I’ve already shared some ideas for crafts for toddlers to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee later this year so I thought I would follow that with a post full of ideas for kids to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. I popped to the shops this morning and my local craft store had a display of craft materials for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. As you can imagine, everything was red, white and blue, but sadly there was not a single craft idea! Hopefully some of these ideas will inspire you if you’re looking for fun crafts for kids to celebrate The…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 387}

    March 14, 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 write. Monday Happy Things {Week 387} Last week my daughter took part in her first Cross Country competition against other schools where we live. She was so happy to take part in the race with her running friends. The weather was amazing and she was…