Seeing Concorde at Imperial War Museum Duxford
It’s not often that N is so complimentary about a day out, but Imperial War Museum at Duxford shot right up to the top of his day’s out list. On a recent stay in Cambridge we headed to Duxford the…
Author: Emma
Mum of 1, farmer's wife and living a guilt free family lifestyle with a school child.
Keto diet week 8 – dieting while ill
This was week 8 of my keto diet and it’s not been an easy one this time. I’ve had a cold, N has been ill with tonsillitis, and dieting when you’re ill is harder to get meals organised. Add to…
Wasgij solutions: Destiny 18 Grabbing a quick bite
It’s rare I get hold of new Wasgij puzzles, because I’ve done so few of the 100+ of them, I’ve got the luxury to being able to pick up whichever puzzles I find are cheap. But I managed to find…
Project 52 2020 week 10 – karting
This week hasn’t been the best healthwise. Colds and tonsillitis, the OH is the only one free of anything so far. It’s screwed up N’s tennis and swimming this week and he’s still suffering a week later. Onto this week’s…
How to buy books without breaking the bank
If you’re a bookworm, you might want to get hold of cheap books and cut down on your book spending. I love reading. I’ve always been a bookworm. (It’s why I’m sad that N isn’t a fan of reading –…
Doubletree at Hilton Forest Pines hotel stay
*Ad – press trip We love a hotel stay, so we were happy to visit the Doubletree at Hilton Forest Pines hotel just outside Scunthorpe for a review. Scunthorpe wouldn’t usually a destination of choice, but we combined it with…
Keto diet week 7 – skipping a week and keto meal ideas
Ok, so it’s actually week 8 since I started my keto diet, but we were away for some of half term. I’d decided that I’d try and stick to the diet while eating out and in the hotel, but being…
February school days in year 4 primary school
February has been a really busy month for school days. With half term in the middle, we’re rushing ever faster towards Easter! Here’s this month’s school days. Owl visit This term the topic has been predators, and N’s class again…
Project 52 2020 Week 9 – snowy morning
Half term was over and it’s been back to work. We’re not far off spring now, and the evenings are pleasingly getting lighter. Although it’s been windy and stormy still, as well as cold. It will be nice to see…
Exploring Cambridge and Museum of Cambridge visit
We love having a few days away and the latest involved a road-trip for some hotel reviews, where we managed to get a couple of days exploring in and around Cambridge. It’s been many years since I’ve been in Cambridge…
Bowling theme birthday with iced biscuits recipe
Try these bowling ball iced biscuits I think this year, N’s 9th birthday, will probably be the last year of birthday parties. Not that he really has ‘parties’ but more a few friends together. But it’s more likely he’ll want…