I’ve never joined in with this particular linky before but I’ve got plenty to say this week (and most weeks actually) so here I am. This week, I like: Planning. The summer break is coming up for the boys and I genuinely love spending time with them. I’m excited about planning lots of fun activities for …
Super Quick Guide: Low Fat Picnic Ideas
I’ve been trying to lose weight for a couple of months now and I’m just a couple of pounds away from having lost a stone. With the summer holidays coming up I am in the middle of planning an awesome summer for my family and I know that will involve several day trips with picnics. …
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, …
Wise Words from an Elderly Lady
This is something my grandma once said to me. She said it on a day when times were tough and money was tight, and I sat and told her my worries. There won’t always be dark days. I didn’t take a great deal of notice at the time. Drowning in unpaid bills and cutting back on …
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 …
Silent Sunday / #MySundayPhoto: 27/04/14
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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 …