As the end of term approaches, I have been thinking about summer holiday activities and come up with a bucket list. I feel this year is special because it is Boo’s last summer before starting school. Go to the beach Have a picnic Go swimming once a week Go to Chester for the day … [Read more…]
As the summer months approach, it’s time to use our outside spaces as part of our home. Dust off the parasols and clean out the inflatable swimming pool; your friends, family and neighbours will all be getting their gardens ready for the inside living room to become an outside home environment. The most important aspect … [Read more…]
It has been so hot this week so really, there was only one thing for it-the paddling pool had to come out. I say come out, I had to buy a new one. Last year we had a brilliant plastic one which, after Hubster ‘tidied’ away the outdoor toys in Autumn, mysteriously disappeared, feared burnt … [Read more…]
Of all the fad diets I’ve done, the ones I’ve failed miserably on are the ones which ban bread for any length of time. I just can’t do it. That lovely crusty stuff that is so versatile. Toast, sandwiches, bread and butter, soldiers, lathered in butter… I’m going to stop now before I start going … [Read more…]
As the weather was so nice last week, Boo and I decided to go for a walk across the fields. I ashamedly, hadn’t walked over there for years. I suppose before, I would have had to take the pram which, if anyone has tried to push a (non-off-road) pram over fields will agree, it is … [Read more…]
