The Garden Project
We have no garden at the back of our house, but we have recently been given the opportunity to make use of an unloved patch of land just behind our back gate. This may look like a sorry state just…
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Latest Posts
Three ways to tackle those pesky midges!
A few weeks ago we went to a festival and on the first night felt like we were being eaten alive by midges! The majority of our 20-strong party was bitten all over and so the level of discomfort in…
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10 Home Education Social Activities
Sometimes, people have the misconception that home educated children don’t have the same opportunities to socialise as often as those in school. I know, because I used to be one of those people. The last twelve months have opened my…
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Tips on getting a good nights’ sleep when camping
Literally the only thing I struggle with about camping in the tent is sleep. From sleeping on the slimmest air mattress in the world to a double height luxury flocked airbed, I just cannot seem to get adequately comfortable. The…
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Clitheroe Castle Museum
We have been to Clitheroe many times. We’ve visited for the day and we’ve camped nearby. We love its market, the eateries and the milkshake shop, but we hadn’t ever been to Clitheroe Castle until last week. We arrived around…
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Family Yes Day at Drayton Manor
This week I have been on a little trip away with the boys. We travelled down to YHA National Forest yesterday and stayed over so we could have a more relaxed start to today. I forewarned the boys about the…
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Planning a garden overhaul
We live in a terraced house with only a small back yard, but we have just gained access to a little garden across our cobbled backstreet. So it isn’t attached to the house but it is behind it, if that…
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Dealing with flight delays: 5 things to do right now
You can plan your next trip down to the finest detail, but there isn’t much you can do when it comes to protecting yourself against the possibility of flight delays and cancellations. As the weather continues to become more problematic,…
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Adding a little luxury to your festival weekend
We love going to festivals and we have two booked in for 2018 already. We either take the tent or the motorhome, depending on the weather, because as much as I love camping I’m getting a bit too fond of…
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Overseas Adventures: How To Prepare For A Family Holiday
You have been dreaming of the perfect family holiday for years; mulling over hundreds of sunny destinations and sandy beaches. The day has finally arrived for you to purchase your long awaited trip and you have worked so hard to…
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