Farming and family fun at the first ever BBC Countryfile Live
The first ever BBC Countryfile Live event – read the write up of our day out there, what we got up to and what we thought.
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Carriages at National Trust’s Arlington Court
We visited National Trust’s Arlington Court, to see the regency house, lovely gardens and the carriage museum. Read the review here.
How to introduce kids to musical instruments with pBuzz
N loves music. He’s getting to the stage though, where he wants to make more of it and do it his own way. Whether that be blasting rock out through the tv or CD player, or tinkering on the piano….
How to fill an hour in Ilfracombe
A rainy visit to Ilfracombe with kids – there’s not much to do, but we crammed in a lot. Here’s some ideas for what to see and do
How camping is the perfect summer family fun solution
*Ad – sponsored post Apart from being ill at the 2 guide camps I went to as a child, I’ve always been keen on camping. But my camping experiences have never been with family. It’s either been with the guides,…
Reminiscing about 3 generations of school years
Back to school. It’s a phrase that brings joy to some people, but sadness to others. In our house it’s a mixed bag. I was a bit of a swot at school and loved it. So far, with his foundation…
I-Spy books – the activity book relaunch
When I was a child I had an i-spy book of horses. I loved that little book, having been bought it at Banbury Museum just after moving to the area. I didn’t really manage to tick off many of the…
Visiting Castleyard cafe and mooching round Oxford
I tried out the revamped Castleyard Cafe at Oxford Castle for a lunch review and enjoyed a photo walk around the city centre
Kids get active with Leapfrog Leapband
*Contains affiliate links I love my fitbit and I’ve always wanted to give it to N to see how much activity he does during the day compared to me. But instead of risking him losing my Fitbit, Leapfrog sent us…
The Oxfordshire Cook Book for food and local lovers
June saw the launch of a new cookbook local to me, The Oxfordshire Cook Book. Loving local eateries and produce, I’ve bee able to support the launch and I have one books to giveaway on the blog to one lucky…
CBeebies fun at Geronimo Festival Tatton
We visited the Geronimo Festival at Tatton Park, a children’s festival featuring favourite CBeebies stage acts, music, dance, puppets, animals and rides
