Photographing children and making memories
I’ve been taking part in Living Arrows each week for a couple of years and now I’m more into photography I’m quite sad that when N was born I didn’t have a great camera and didn’t take many photos. I…
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Barefeet to boots – the 7 stages of children’s shoes
Children grow so quickly, but when you see them every day, it’s hard to see it until they grow out of their clothes. Or are stood next to someone else’s child and you realise they’ve shot past them in height….
Tips to reduce the chance of a fussy eater child
I might have been a fussy eater when I was a child, but now I love food. I can’t deny that. And that’s why, when I hit 28 and my metabolism went to post, I’ve found it easy to put…
How to think of brilliant blog post ideas
I think I must be quite lucky. In three years, I don’t think I’ve ever had blogger’s block and struggled to find something to write about. If you’ve met me that’s probably not surprising, given I do talk a lot. …
Tips for booking a campsite that’s perfect for you
After last year’s successful camping trip with mum friends from school and our farming group, we were all champing at the bit to book another trip this year. For most of us it was a first time camping with the…
Birthday cake planning and children’s chatter
When he was at his day nursery, it was the norm for the birthday boy or girl to bring in cakes or treats for the children in their room on their birthday. So before his birthday this year, I asked…
Ladies who lunch at 1738, afternoon tea at Boswells Oxford
We trying being ladies (and kids) who lunch at the new tea room 1738, at Boswells Oxford. Afternoon tea is made by these stunning cakes
Oxfordshire bloggers go styling at Olivia May with LisaB Styling
For someone who currently lives in jeans and tops or jumpers outside work, and black trousers and brighter tops in work, a styling event doesn’t sound like somewhere you’d fine me. But last week, I met up with other Oxfordshire…
Sweet breakfast treats – french toast donut style
I love donuts. I love toast. I love french toast – provided there’s enough cinnamon involved. So putting all 3 together to make a french toast in a donut style (a la Nigella with a cinnamon twist) is a brilliant…
Eating japanese food at Zushi Banbury
Considering I’m on a diet, I seem to have eaten out quite a lot recently. Not quite on the diet plan, but it is teaching me to take things easy. I am missing the treat myself to 3 courses on…
A Mad Science party for 5 year olds
When we started thinking about N’s birthday party it was all a bit of a blur. Unless your child has a particular yearning for one theme, you can come unstuck with all the offers out there. We joined up with…
