• Shopping and making at the Knitting and Stitching Show
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    Shopping and making at the Knitting and Stitching Show

    October 12, 2019 - By 

    Today I enjoyed my annual trip to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally. Just like last year it rained all day in London! Thankfully the weather didn’t affect our trip and we had a great day. Shopping and making at the Knitting and Stitching Show This year I went with a friend and we decided to try some of the many workshops on offer at the Show. Did you know there is a workshop program of over 250 classes? The Dressmaking Studio caters for beginners to professionals; The Creative Living Theatre showcases daily demos by sewing celebrities, and there…

  • The Pop Up Farm PYO pumpkin patch
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    A wheelbarrow full of pumpkins from The Pop Up Farm

    October 5, 2019 - By 

    If you’re looking for a pumpkin patch near London then you’ll want to hear all about our trip to The Pop Up Farm’s Pumpkin Patch today! Over the Summer we visited The Pop Up Farms Sunflower Festival and we couldn’t wait to come back and visit their pumpkin patch. The PYO Pumpkin Patch opened today and we were delighted to visit ahead of a very busy October. A wheelbarrow full of pumpkins from The Pop Up Farm We had such a good experience at the Sunflower Festival that we knew what to expect at the Pumpkin Patch. As we entered…

  • best places to pick pumpkins near London
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    Where are the best places to pick pumpkins near London?

    September 1, 2019 - By 

    This week sees us going back to school and my thoughts are already turning to all the fun things that Autumn in London brings. We love living in London and are spoilt for choice with autumnal things to see and do. This autumn we are really looking forward to visiting a pumpkin patch. I know that’s it’s a bit American but it’s a tradition I’m happy to adopt. We’ve enjoyed trips to lavender farms and a sunflower farm, and this year we will be looking for a pumpkin patch near London. Where are the best places to pick pumpkins near…

  • Climbing walls at Rock Up Watford
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    Climbing walls at Rock Up Watford

    August 31, 2019 - By 

    My youngest loves to be active, especially over the holidays when all her normal clubs aren’t on. A couple of times she asked to go to the climbing walls at Rock Up Watford in Hertfordshire. It’s a great location because you can book a session and combine it with a shopping trip and getting something to eat. We went last week and it was our third visit. Rock Up is a chain with currently 5 locations – Watford, Hull, Whiteley, Birmingham and Rushden Lakes. We have only been to Rock Up Watford and it has 27 climbing walls, a soft…

  • Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel {the best place to see street art in London}
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    Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel {the best place to see street art in London}

    August 29, 2019 - By 

    When we were in London to visit the SEA LIFE London Aquarium I noticed that we would be really close to Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel. I love street art and thought it was the perfect opportunity to go hunting for some of London’s famous street art. Leake St Tunnel is pretty well known and I couldn’t wait to go and visit with the kids. How do I find Leake Street? The first question you might ask is how do I find the Leake Street Tunnel? If you search on google maps you’ll find the Leake Street Tunnel is a 300m…

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    Summer Holidays Edit {Week 254}

    August 26, 2019 - By 

    I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. 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 enjoy writing. Five Happy Things {Week 254} We started off the week camping at Nodes Point on the Isle of Wight. We had a great time camping (despite the weather!) and enjoyed playing on the beach, crabbing swimming in the pool. Unfortunately we had an awful journey back to London. I was really…

  • Instagram perfection at The Pop Up Farm
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    Instagram perfection at The Pop Up Farm

    August 24, 2019 - By 

    With the weekend looming I proposed a trip to The Pop Up Farm. I hate driving and The Pop Up Farm was too far out of my comfort zone to drive but the hubby was happy to do it, especially as he’s just bought himself a swanky new car. The Pop Up Farm opened last year but this was the first time we had a free weekend and it was open. I’d been keeping an eye on their Instagram page so knew a little about what to expect from their Sunflower Festival. Instagram perfection at The Pop Up Farm The…

  • Tatty Devine X Craft Council exhibition
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    Tatty Devine X Craft Council exhibition

    August 21, 2019 - By 

    I haven’t had much time to myself over the holidays (I really miss my day off whilst the children are on holiday!). Earlier in the holidays I did manage to sneak a trip into London to go and see Misshapes: The Making of Tatty Devine at the Lethaby Gallery. This was a free exhibition which has unfortunately now closed, however it is going on tour around the country so Tatty fans will still be able to see it. Tatty Devine X Craft Council exhibition I’ve been a fan of Tatty Devine for a while and now have a small collection…

  • Juno the Penguin at London Aquarium
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    A trip to SEA LIFE London Aquarium with kids

    August 15, 2019 - By 

    I do love a day in London with my kids. We all love exploring our city and London has so much to offer families, especially in the Summer months. Today we were gifted tickets to SEA LIFE London Aquarium on the South Bank in Central London. We hopped on the Underground and soon emerged at Westminster station so we could enjoy a walk over Westminster Bridge in the sunshine. A trip to SEA LIFE London Aquarium with kids It’s been a while since our last visit to SEA LIFE London Aquarium. I had a quick look through my old blog…