At the start of 2016, inspired by a friend, I started a daily gratitude challenge – posting one thing that I was thankful for each day on Instagram. I enjoyed it so much that when I reached the end of that year, I carried on and have kept going ever since. Finding one little thing… Read More
Welcome back to Country Kids. I hope that you are all keeping well and safe. We’ve been enjoying getting out for autumn walks over the last couple of weeks. Suncream and sandals are now a distant memory, having been replaced by wellies and waterproofs. This week I’m sharing the last of our outdoor adventures where… Read More
I’m tired and feeling somewhat jaded this week. It’s been one of those weeks where everything just feels a bit too much. Too many things to juggle; frustrations over things going a bit topsy-turvy. Add in several nights of bedtime battles, a wakeful toddler, and a nice dollop of grief insomnia and it’s no wonder… Read More
We love getting out and exploring different places and discovering new places to explore. With the coronavirus pandemic though, I’ve been keen to avoid places that are likely to be very busy. Our plans for this particular sunny Sunday in early September took us over to Ruislip. Normally if we’re exploring outdoors in Ruislip, we’d… Read More
At the start of 2016, inspired by a friend, I started a daily gratitude challenge – posting one thing that I was thankful for each day on Instagram. I enjoyed it so much that when I reached the end of that year, I carried on and have kept going ever since. Finding one little thing… Read More
Welcome back to Country Kids. I hope that you are all keeping well and safe. What a difference a couple of weeks has made to the weather – we’ve gone from sitting outside in shorts and T-shirt to wrapping up in waterproofs and warm clothes! Summer might feel like a long time ago now, but… Read More
Last weekend was my twin sister’s wedding and it was such a beautiful, if bittersweet at times, day. Sophie and I were bridesmaids and Thomas was a page boy. He looked absolutely adorable in his little suit and Sophie looked beautiful in her bridesmaid dress. Jessica wasn’t forgotten – her picture was on a little… Read More