If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know I’m a flower fan. I’m a terrible gardener though, I’m just not that interested in spending time working in the garden, I have no idea what I’m doing. But I do love…
In my job I’m able to build up flexi time, so I get the option to have the occasional morning or day off. I may have had that opportunity for over a year now, but it still feels strange going…
I always get a bit lost when I have a flexi day. I always have great ambitions to meet up with friends and do exciting things. But it doesn’t always work like that. Last week I had another flexi day…
We visit Blenheim Palace a few times a year. For events like the Christmas displays, the jousting weekends, car shows or just to pop and have some time in the adventure playground. For N it’s also the chance to get…
Despite living in Oxfordshire for just under 30 years, I’ve never been on an Oxford Castle and Prison tour. So over the Easter holidays, I suggested it to N as part of a day trip to the city. He doesn’t…
So often people don’t get out and about in their own area. Not us, and we’re gradually working our way around Oxfordshire. We’re lucky because we’re so close to many other counties within an hour’s drive. I’m reliving my childhood…
*Ad – gifted When I heard about Young Driver courses where children could learn to drive and then spotted that under 10s had their own version, I realised that it would make a perfect Christmas present for N and his…
After enjoying last year’s light display at Blenheim Palace, I really wanted to make it part of our annual pre-Christmas traditions. So back in September when I was booking Christmas activities (yes, for some places like Waddesdon Manor, you really should…
Sometimes children don’t want to do the activities suggested (food shopping anyone?). But other times something sparks their imagination and they’re ready and waiting at the door to leave. Picking a pumpkin is one of those times. I don’t really…
It’s not often I get the chance (and excuse) to go out with my camera and just roam without having an agenda. But when my car is in for service, it’s a perfect excuse as N never wants to come…
Last year I heard about Friends Fest too late to buy tickets. They were all sold out. This year, I was on that waiting list and I bought tickets as soon as possible the Blenheim Palace Friends Fest.  It was…