I have written previously about my ‘bucket list’, on my other blog. For me, it’s not really a bucket list but a list of things I’d like to achieve before I turn 40. This is the list: Swim with Dolphins Go to St. Lucia Raise £1,000 for charity Be a size 12 – for good! …
The #BigWildSleepout for RSPB
Recently my husband took our eldest son (and the dog) wild camping as part of the RSPB #BigWildSleepout. Our son was raising money for the charity and managed to raise £50.00 in total which he was really pleased with. £50.00 is a lot of money when you are six. What is the Big Wild Sleepout? …
Festwich: The Free Music Festival!
If there’s one event we clear our diaries for each summer it’s this. Festwich is a family orientated rock and indie music festival held in Prestwich, Manchester. In it’s third year now, the festival is bigger and better year on year and we’ve loved being at each one. Running from lunch time until late evening, …
Headlander Festival
We’ve had an extremely busy weekend this weekend which started with Louis’ Big Wild Sleepout and ended with The Manchester Day parade, and in between we managed to squeeze a day out at Stockport’s Family Festival – the Headlander Festival. Billed as a festival suitable for families, there seemed to be plenty on offer when we …
I Can Do It!
A very short post from me this week for #CountryKids but one that made me incredibly proud of my three year old. More importantly, it made him incredibly proud of himself. Love that boy ❤️
Bolton Abbey
A day of glorious sunshine. We don’t get many of those so decided to make the most of it and head over to Bolton Abbey near Skipton in *cough* Yorkshire *cough*. I’d never been to Bolton Abbey before and wasn’t sure what to expect. I’d heard it was lovely there and imagined it to be …
WIN: Tickets to see The Pirate Gran!
AHOY THERE, ME MATEYS! The Pirate Gran is coming to stage at The Lowry in Manchester! I’m actually really gutted that I can’t make it myself with the boys, but I do have a family ticket to give away to one lucky reader! Read all about this story from the seas … Popular children’s books, …
My Weekend of Freedom
The husband he has gone away To go walking (quite a lot) The boys and I had our big plan Of films and fizzy pop A weekend full of games and fun Had started off so well Their friend was staying over (What’s coming, can you tell?) The kids were hyperactive And drinks they gaily …
Family Theatre: The Sooty Show
The day before Rowan’s birthday, we’re off to see some of my old childhood friends. This friendly bunch bring back memories of pre-school fun, and I also recall having them with me while I got better on grandma’s sofa if I was off school, feeling poorly. You may have heard of them. They’re a part …
Our Lost Boys Photoshoot
One rainy day we were invited by DJ Archer Photography to be involved in a Lost Boys themed photo shoot for our two boys and two other beautiful boys we know, who belong to Jenny from The Brick Castle. Although the day started off dry, by the time the shoot was about to start the …