No to a games console – XBox arguments
I don’t think I’m that strict a mum. I’m certainly less strict than my mum was when we were growing up. There are things that I expect of N like good behaviour when out and about, politeness, and being kind…
Author: Emma
Mum of 1, farmer's wife and living a guilt free family lifestyle with a school child.
Why the school gate doesn’t have to be daunting
The school gate and cliques. For so many parents, predominantly mums, the school run and having to stand in the playground and wait for children to come out of school is one of the things that fills them with dread…
Eating at World buffet restaurant Panda Mami York
N is like his dad when it comes to eating out. If they find a restaurant they like they want to eat there every day. Not really my thing as I like to try new places. But at least N…
The River board game – ad review
As Asmodee board game club bloggers we’ve been send a few games now, with the latest one being The River. We tried this a few months ago and gave up on it. There were a lot of rules to talk…
Project 52 2019 week 17 – wisteria
Week 17 of Project 52 has seen a beautiful Easter bank holiday weekend, weatherwise, one like hasn’t been seen quite as good as that for a long time. And then a fairly quiet week back at school and work. Easter…
Mini break money saving tips – get the best value for your break
I love a mini break. We rarely go over weekends, it’s usually me taking N away for a few days mid-week in school holidays. But just a few days is enough to see a few places, have a bit of…
Goddards House and Gardens – a York surprise
N just like to moan about me dragging him to National Trust places but when she’s there usually enjoyed himself. Quite often the playgrounds turn to be aimed at younger children but some of the places we’ve been have had…
Shoes and toys at York Castle Museum
York has plenty of museums but the one that drew my attention was York Castle Museum. If you’re driving into York it’s next to a good size car park otherwise there’s a main bus stop nearby as well as it…
Seaside activities at Whitby beach and West Cliff
Living in the middle of a country it’s not often we get to the seaside, so whenever we go away I always try and make sure we book somewhere near enough to visit a beach at least once. A trip…
Marriott hotel York – a mixed experience
If we go on holiday for a few days break we always tend to stay in a hotel. If it’s just N on myself. For our Easter mini break I actually booked a couple of weeks in advance rather than…
Project 52 2019 week 16 – Castle Howard dome
Week 16 has been a lovely week – what with it being the second week of Easter holidays, my week off, a holiday and gorgeous weather. Sunday, N and I went to friends’ wedding vow renewal. There were a few…