In collaboration with Skiddle November has started in full force this year, with a successful Halloween marking the end of October and Bonfire night going off around the country without a hitch - despite Storm Ciaran doing its best to disrupt our celebrations. With those plans now safely out of the way, shops and people alike are turning their attention to Christmas. Whether you're an early bird or a last-minute Christmas planner, you can't ...
How to have a successful family day out
Collaborative post Can you believe we’re into October? It feels like the kids only went back to school a few days ago! With half-term looming on the horizon, I’m starting to think about ways to keep the kids entertained. We always have a bit of Halloween-themed craft and pumpkin fun on the go at this time of year, and I’ll definitely be getting my two helping out in the garden, but my list of ideas will also inevitably involve ...
What to pack for fun family days out
Do you have a packing list for family days out? It sounds super-organised, but in my experience it’s an absolute must! I’ve had my fair share of disasters in the past, when what should have been fun family days out have suffered from my shoddy packing. I’ve learned from experience that it’s important to avoid lugging around lots of unnecessary stuff, but at the same time you need to take a few essentials to make sure the day runs ...
Ideas for multigenerational days out
Collaborative post The school holidays are in full swing, have you got any days out planned? I’m very late with the summer activity planning this year. I usually have lots of things planned before the schools break up, but we went camping as soon as term ended, so all my focus was on that trip. Now we’re home I need to get myself organised! Whether you’re juggling childcare, heading off on holiday, or planning a staycation, ...
5 fun, low-cost family days out
Collaborative post The school holidays are almost upon us - are you ready?! I really look forward to having some much-needed downtime as a family at this time of year; everyone is usually pretty frazzled by the time we get to the end of term! But that doesn’t mean we’re going to sit around getting bored this summer; we’ve got a camping trip planned, and we’ll definitely be heading off on a few family days out. You probably know ...
Exploring the Stihl Hillier Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show | AD
This is a commissioned post in collaboration with Stihl This is one of those weeks where I feel ridiculously lucky to do my job. Flower Show season is in full swing, and earlier this week I spent a fabulous day at RHS Chelsea Flower Show as the guest of premium garden tool brand Stihl. I was given an exclusive tour of the Stihl Hillier Garden, and was able to explore it in all it’s glory. Such a great opportunity! Stihl produce a ...
My highlights from RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018
Show season is in full swing in the gardening world, and today sees the gates open at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show in Derbyshire. I went along yesterday for a sneak peak at what's on offer, and boy did I get a flower fix! The show is in a fantastic setting, with Chatsworth House as the backdrop, and the showground arranged around a beautiful river. There's a huge amount to see, including five show gardens, a selection of long borders, eight art ...
Exploring the UK with The Discovery Adventures by Land Rover
Isn’t autumn a fantastic time of year for getting outdoors and enjoying nature? We try to squeeze in as many outdoor adventures as we can in autumn; whether it’s a day trip to a specific location, or just a family walk in the local park, we all love the chance to really interact with everything that the season has to offer. Conker hunts and leaf collecting always feature rather heavily! I do think that it’s all too easy to let busy family life ...
School holidays: ideas for keeping the kids busy
School holidays are always around the corner, as my children keep reminding me, and I’m afraid if I don’t find us something fun and active to do things will rapidly descend into chaos! I’ve been thinking of some ideas that will help all of us relax, learn and have fun during the school holidays this year. Have you got any of these on your list? Create a game If you have to work or don’t have lots of budget to do anything outside the house, ...
A transformation with the Cif community clean project
Do you have a local community centre close to where you live? If I’m being honest, I didn’t really give our local community centre and halls any thought until I became a parent. It was only when our eldest was born that I started to have any contact with them, but before I knew it, toddler groups, birthday parties, after-school clubs and weekly yoga classes had turned me into a regular user. Maybe I need some kind of loyalty card! These ...