Starting my week with The Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins.
The Weekly Edit {Week 33/2026}
We spent the whole week on holiday in Ireland with the teens which was a lot of fun. We walked many miles and made sure we introduced the teens to everything Ireland could offer, from the Book of Kells at Trinity College Dublin to the Dublin Portal, the Arisu Photo Booth to live music in Temple Bar, and a few days exploring the south coast of Ireland too.
I’ve been reading A Little Trickerie by Rosanna Pike whilst away in Ireland. I was too tired at the end of each day to read much, but I love the style of the book and can’t wait to read more now I’m home.
I picked up a lot of paper ephemera whilst we were away from tickets to receipts and paper napkins. I’m looking forward to scrapbooking all these little souvenirs from our recent holiday so I can preserve some of the memories.
The latest Craftpod box arrived so I took it away with us. It features a lovely colourful scene of an allotment to embroider.
Have a great week all.
I’ve always wanted to visit Ireland, and it sounds like you had a wonderful time! I agree with you – always celebrate the small wins!
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
That is so fun! I love doing all kinds of crafts. A craft box would be AMAZING!
I have never actually been to Ireland, I have always wanted to go. It sounds like you and the family really had a great time!
Ireland is such a beautiful country. I’ve been wanting to visit it forever…A few of my friends have been and they fell in love with it.
I’d love to explore Ireland a little more as I’ve been to Dublin and Belfast, but never really seen too much of what the cities have to offer. I love the Autumnal colours of your latest craftpod box x
Your Ireland trip sounds amazing _ I am currently in Germany with my teen! It’s such a fun time taking them somewhere new. Your next project looks very colorful and fun.
This is so exciting and what a cool thing…. taking a week to visit Ireland. That is a dream of mine and I cannot wait to get there someday soon myself. Love this som much and sounds like it was a great time! Times like these are everything 😉
Glad to know you had such a great time in Ireland! My family and I are also hoping to visit soon, and since it will be a quick trip, I’d love to hear your tips and suggestions on what we shouldn’t miss. What would you recommend including in our itinerary?