Someone asked a question recently – what has blogging given you? The confidence to believe in myself again, new skills, wonderful opportunities for us as a family. But actually the best thing it’s given me is friends, some still in the virtual world, but some I’ve met, and had lots of laughs with. Sometimes you…Continue reading Charlecote Park with friends #CountryKids
Author: Over 40 and a Mum to One
Sunflowers
I’m off to Arundel Castle today with The Soup Dragon Says and our boys, after a sleepover at their house. So today is a photo post of our sunflowers – just a little blast of colour for you all 🙂 Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Aquabeads Jewel Starter set – a review
Monkey has really embraced crafting over the last year; and certainly over the last 6 months I’ve seen a real difference in his approach. He will sit and patiently work at something rather than the frenzied chaos of the past. I’m not a great one for mess, so when I heard of a craft activity…Continue reading Aquabeads Jewel Starter set – a review
Place Sandals – a review
Summer is here! Schools finished and it’s time to get my walking feet on as Monkey and I enjoy the holidays together. I have to be honest, I find summer can be a nightmare for me and footwear. I have my trusty flip-flops, but sandals, sandals that I can walk anywhere in? I struggle. The…Continue reading Place Sandals – a review
Alphabet Photography Project K is for Knight #alphabetphoto
Week 11 of PODcast‘s new linky The Alphabet Photography Project! What to pick for K? I was still wracking my brains for inspiration yesterday when Monkey finished at Nursery School. He had a carrier bag full of goodies and some artwork, and a copy of a photograph. There was my K. So my Alphabet Photography Project K is…Continue reading Alphabet Photography Project K is for Knight #alphabetphoto
Putting Rug Doctor to the test
I’ve heard of Rug Doctor, and I’ve heard good things about them, but hiring a carpet cleaner sounded like a bit of a faff and I’ve never bothered. I’ve recently learned that this was a big mistake! I’d been invited to a demonstration event with Rug Doctor recently, but I wasn’t able to go –…Continue reading Putting Rug Doctor to the test