Project 52 2019 week 35 – Windermere
We’ve had a great week this week. Starting with the bank holidays, then heading off for a short break up north for the end of the summer holidays. Here’s our week 35. Fun but tiring, and N said he really…
Author: Emma
Mum of 1, farmer's wife and living a guilt free family lifestyle with a school child.
Tips on having a productive blog conference and what to take
The days of huge blogging conferences seems to be slowing down compared with previous years. Certainly in the ‘parenting’ blogging sector. Instead, there are more smaller more intimate events or conferences. Each catering to a more specific theme and usually…
Camping myths – exposing the truths of camping
People who love camping extol the virtues, and sometimes we forget that it’s not always rosy. Mostly because once the rain has gone, we can put that trip down to an experience, one to learn from. And probably, look on…
Racing cars at Legoland Discovery Centre, Birmingham
Our last experience involving Legoland wasn’t the best. Expensive, too many queues, food running out, and Legoland hadn’t been prepared for the inset day and how busy it would be. I vowed never to visit again unless we every had…
Project 52 2019 week 34 – theatre show
Week 5 of the summer holidays has been a good one although there’s been lots going on. Despite me being at work, there’s been things organised and start of the week fun in London. Here’s week 34 of Project 52….
Being proud of children helping out at camping
I would love N to help out more round the house. It doesn’t work for any length of time. I’ve tried rewards, chore lists, asking him, explaining that we all live there and need to muck in. But it doesn’t…
London Itinerary: School of Rock and Emirates Air Line cable car
A London itinerary combining a theatre trip to see School of Rock musical, visiting Disney in the West End pop up and Emiriates cable cars
Tween desk ideas and accessories
I can’t say that N has a decorated bedroom. (Or even a tidy one). The OH likes magnolia walls so that’s what there is in the majority of the house. N isn’t worried about having a colourful room, although one…
Project 52 2019 week 33 – umbrellas
Week 4 of the summer holidays and it was a hard one being back at work after having last week off camping. N was out on the farm with his dad…well, that and spending time playing with his cousin, and…
Tips for camping in storms and keeping hold of your tent
On our annual camping trip we’ve always been fairly lucky until this year. Usually we have 1 day that’s a bit drizzly, but the rest are reasonable. We have had to rush on the last day to beat the rain’s…
Swimming lessons for kids – the questions parents have
Over the years, readers have found my blog via different questions, some about swimming lessons for kids. As we’ve had a long swimming journey from baby swimming lessons with Water Babies to toddler swimming, through to faster progress now, there’s…