Best ice cream shops in Oxfordshire
Where are the best ice cream shops in Oxfordshire, able to get your faviourite frozen treats acaross the county
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3 ingredient strawberry mousse recipe
Make this simple 3 ingredient strawberry mousse recipe with a puree and mousse topping.
How to plan a picnic and the essentials to take
Tips on how to plan a picnic that works for you and your family, picnic food ideas and the picnic essentials to take with you
Fresh and tangy lemon and raspberry fool recipe
If you’re after a quick refreshing dessert, then this tangy lemon and raspberry fool could be what you need. I’m a big fan of quick and easy puddings especially after slaving over a main course. With this lemon and raspberry…
Seaside activities at Whitby beach and West Cliff
Living in the middle of a country it’s not often we get to the seaside, so whenever we go away I always try and make sure we book somewhere near enough to visit a beach at least once. A trip…
Country life – the village fete and country show
When you live in the countryside there’s some traditions that you just have to join in with. Not all villages have them and I’m sure there are regional differences but if you want to be part of the community there’s…
Return to Stanwick Lakes – Summer Days
The last time we went to Stanwick Lakes we really enjoyed it and N made the most of the water play area. This return visit was more spontaneous with my planned trip to Stowe for their Panasonic roadshow to test…
Summer fun bucket list for kids and families
Summer holidays are a bit of a mish mash for us, what with work and harvest. The OH never informs me in advance of his plans so knowing when he can have N with him at work and when I…
It’s too damn hot – day out at Feast Waddesdon Manor
I really don’t deal with heat well. It’s obviously a family thing because our mum hated the hot weather (despite or maybe because of living in various hot countries as a child) and my brother despite tanning really easily, isn’t…
Summer breeze – the best of summer
We’re nearly into official summer season but with the weather in the UK last week, it’s felt like we’ve had a bit of summer already. Summer isn’t my favourite season, it’s hot and sweaty, too many layers need to come…
Paddling pool and scooter fun in Stratford-upon-Avon
Despite us only having weekends to really do many activities, I feel like we managed to cram in a lot over the holidays. Sometimes free is best, and perfectly suitable for young children. N loves going to the park, and…