Summer fun at Woolacombe beach and body boarding at Croyde
For a variety of ages, Woolacombe beach and Croyde bay are some of the best for family beach days especially surfing and bodyboarding
Author: Emma
Mum of 1, farmer's wife and living a guilt free family lifestyle with a school child.
Project 52 2018 week 31 – Countryfile Live
It’s week 31 of Project 52, and the second week of the school holidays. I’ve been despairing because N’s been with his dad, which means being out on the farm from 7.30ish in the morning until around tea time. But…
Should children have reading skills before school
You might have seen in the news this week about politicians saying that children should be learning more before they start school. Obviously the media exaggerated it, but essentially it sounds like they’re saying children should be know their phonics…
Camping essentials – the health and beauty essentials you need to take
When you say camping, very few people would think beauty products. Even glampers are unlikely to worry too much about taking health and beauty products with them. But once you’ve been camping and been eaten by bugs, or got sun…
End of year 2 and onto year 3 at school
It feels like N’s been on summer holidays for ages, but we’re only into the second week. I wanted to do my usual round up of his school year because yet again this year has been one to celebrate. He’s…
Visiting modern Castle Drogo in Devon
A National Trust visit, this time to Castle Drogo in Devon. To a modern castle and gardens with artwork and exploring gardens
The number 1 tip for camping with kids
On our recent annual camping holiday, the one thing we mums determined was essential when camping with kids was food. And plenty of it. It’s not always easy to keep stored, especially in the recent hot weather we’ve been having,…
5 underrated musical films you should watch
I’ve always been a big fan of dance movies and musicals. Having danced from the age of four up to 16, and then returning to dance from age 27 until now, I couldn’t really avoid musical films or stage shows….
Project 52 2018 week 30 – summer holidays
This week’s Project 52 has been hard to decide. Mainly because I’ve got over 800 photos from our 5 days away camping across 3 camera devices, so it’s been hard to choose. I do like sorting out photos, but crikey…
Money-saving tips for summer holiday activities
School holidays can be expensive. Here’s money-saving tips for summer holiday activities, to have a good value but fun school holiday
Enjoying family days out in Worcestershire
If you’re looking for places to visit, check out these family days out in Worcestershire recommended by family bloggers