Edible flowers and how you eat them
List of popular garden and countryside edible flowers and suggestions of how you can use flowers to add to meals
Outdoor life
Blossom trees and when to see them
Some of the best blossom trees to enjoy and when to see them in spring. These flowering trees vary in colour and size
Review of Jileon wide leg wellies for big calves
Are you looking for wellington boots for larger calf sizes? If you have to pick an item of clothing that’s hard to find the perfect fit you’d probably say jeans. Or maybe a bra. But for me it’s always been…
Fostering kids’ interest in nature through bird watching at home
Bird watching is often thought of as something for older people or those who like a bit of quiet and time to themselves. But it’s been one of the little positives since lockdown 1 and working from home. And it’s…
Snow days and sledging with a dog in tow
We don’t have many snowy days here, but generally when we have snowy days, they’re either just a slight dusting or too much and we end up with the roads blocked from the wind. Being in lockdown means I’m less…
Perfect snow – indoors and out
As soon as winter arrives and all the gloomy weather predictions come saying we’ll have the worst winter ever, my heart sinks. I’m not a snow fan. I’m not a summer fan either – well, not super hot weather. I…
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
Spring snow day and what we learnt from the recent snow
For those of you used to snow (and lots of it) and cold each year, you probably look at us Brits and laugh at our inability to cope when a harsh winter hits. But we’ve just got through the 2nd…
What makes a good playdate according to a 6 year old boy
Like most children, N loves a playdate. He doesn’t get to have many because after school isn’t an option and during school holidays he’s either on the farm with his dad (who won’t take him to playdates) or at holiday…
Enjoying snow day activities
Every winter I grimace when I hear or read the news telling us ‘it’s going to be the worst winter weather this year’. And every year I hope for no snow. Snow days are all very well when you don’t…
Enjoying the outdoors with Trespass coats
*Ad – gifted The weather’s certainly turned colder here, and we’re expecting a cold spell on the way. Being sent coats from Trespass was perfect timing. I don’t mind the cold as long as I’m dressed for the weather, and…
