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The word 'park' with a tree forming the 'p' and a swing hanging from the 'r'

Friday Focus 28/02/2020 – Park life

We’ve been enjoying lots of time at the park this week. I’m trying to get outdoors with the children as much as possible at the moment so after-school trips to…

Sophie looking at her Beautiful Birds trail by the water wheel at Iver Environment Centre

Half-term fun at Iver Environment Centre

Iver Environment Centre has become one of our favourite places to visit during the school holidays. It’s a bit of a hidden gem, tucked away just off the road between…

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#366daysofgratitude 2020 – Week 7

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…

Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Country Kids 22/02/20

Welcome to another week of Country Kids. Country Kids, originally hosted by Fiona at Coombe Mill, is all about sharing outdoor family fun. It was one of the first linkies…

The word 'bittersweet' in purple

Friday Focus 21/02/2020 – Bittersweet moments

On the surface of it, this half-term has been a lot of fun. We’ve been out, spent quality time together and the children have had a wonderful time. But underneath…

Sophie getting ready to hit the ball up a slope and through the mouth of a model tiger

Crazy golf fun at Putt Crazy, Northwick Park

Disclaimer: we were invited to the VIP launch event of Putt Crazy to try out the two crazy golf courses. All thoughts and opinions are my own.   We’ve only…

Hubby lying on the picnic blanket while Thomas and Sophie play in the sand on the beach

Sun, sea and sand – enjoying the calm before the storm on a winter beach trip

We don’t often get the chance to spend time at the beach so we have to grab the opportunity where we can. I did wonder if Storm Ciara was going…

Sophie standing leaning against a tree, holding a photo of Jessica in front of her, and Thomas's hand as he stands next to her with a field of snowdrops surrounding them

Siblings – February 2020

Standing in the garden, I listen to the giggles as Sophie and Thomas play peek-a-boo together in the play house. I watch as Sophie pushes her little brother around in…

A picture of a blue dragonfly on a reed with the text "#366daysofgratitude 2020"

#366daysofgratitude 2020 – Week 6

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…

Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Country Kids 15/02/20

Welcome to another week of Country Kids. Country Kids, originally hosted by Fiona at Coombe Mill, is all about sharing outdoor family fun. It was one of the first linkies…