Half term has meant a welcome break from the normal routine. My mum came to visit and we spent a lovely few days at her house in Wiltshire too. My son’s new bed was delivered. He was so excited about swapping his cot bed for a proper big boy bed. His enthusiasm didn’t last long…
days out
Win an annual subscription to Journl
Last week Little Sis and I had a day out in the West End. We’re having lots of fun together whilst her brother is at school and I thought we’d venture a little further than normal. I love planning and making lists so used Journl to plan our day. I checked bus and tube times…
Monday happy things
Happy Monday everyone. I’m having trouble adjusting to the weather at the moment. The winter boots and coats are out and the heating is on! I feel the need for a shopping trip to pick up some more winter woolies. Luckily I have lots to make me smile: I had a fantastic day at The…
A day at the Knitting & Stitching Show
Today I had a lovely day all to myself at the Knitting & Stitching Show at Ally Pally. I’ve been for the last couple of years but this year, for the first time, I booked myself on a couple of the Learning Curves workshops. Boy, did that make the day go super fast! First thing…
Monday happy things
So it’s only the second time I have written my Monday happy post but already it’s making me happy just thinking about what to write about. I’ve decided to pick 5 things which have made me happy over the last week but I could easily have written more: On Saturday we booked ourselves on a…
Our Summer holiday round up – Week 7
Today is my last weekly Summer holiday round up. I’m well aware that all of my friends have waved their children off to a new school term, except me. This morning it’s finally the turn of my 4 year old. I’m both excited that he’s starting a new chapter but also feeling terribly sad about…
A day at The Frome Independent
We spent the morning at The Frome Independent, otherwise known at the Frome Artisan and Produce Market. It takes place the first Sunday of every month in Frome town centre and is well worth a visit. A day at The Frome Independent Our first stop was the Cheese & Grain where the Totally Craft &…
Win a DVD of Thomas and Friends Tale of the Brave
This week we were fortunate to be invited to spend the day at Thomas Land at Drayton Manor to see the latest Thomas & Friends film – Tale of The Brave. My children loved our day at Thomas Land. When we arrived at the cinema we were greeted by The Fat Controller and were able…
Back to school: lunchbox ideas
The start of the school term is feeling very real at the moment. I’m panic buying school uniform, have stuck up the pictures of Reception we were given and have bought my 4 year old a Planes 2 Fire and Rescue lunchbox so I can bribe him to help him get through the first few…