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Jessica and Sophie exploring the South Terrace at Upton House

Exploring the gardens at Upton House

One of the things I love about National Trust membership is having so many different places to explore. If we’re travelling, I now look to see if we can break…

Mixed - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 29/09/17 – Mixed moments

It’s been a bit of a mixed week this week. There have been some lovely moments. We’ve enjoyed having some sunshine and warmer weather and getting out and about. I’m…

Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie against a Peppa Pig castle backdrop with Princess Peppa and King Daddy Pig

Me and Mine – September 2017

Family moments have been few and far between this month. September marks the start of hubby’s busy period at work. We had a short period of family time at the…

Six Cocobubble soap paint pots in pink, yellow, blue, purple, green and orange on the edge of a bath tub with a yellow duck sitting in the middle

Review and giveaway – Cocobubble soap paints

My girls love bath time. The combination of bubbles, bath toys and splashy fun is a winning one. I often look out for products that help make bath time fun…

The view across the Devil's Punchbowl

A walk around the Devil’s Punchbowl

Driving around the Devil’s Punchbowl was always a familiar part of my journey to and from visiting my family after I moved to London on finishing university. It might have…

Jessica as a toddler with a speech bubble saying "From the mouths of babes" and the text "A linky for sharing the things kids say"

From the mouths of babes #138 – Chats with cats

From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post, old or new, about something your children have said. Those adorable mispronounced words, the…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 38

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

Jessica and Sophie looking into their reflections in a puddle

My Sunday Photo 24/09/17

Stripey blue/green and white beach huts at West Wittering beach

A day at the beach in West Wittering

Trips to the beach are a rare treat for my girls. It takes us an hour and a half to drive to the nearest beach from home. Thankfully my twin…

Organised - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 22/09/17 – Getting more organised

I’ve been focusing this week on getting more organised around the house and it’s amazing how much better I feel for it. Keeping on top of the housework and clutter…