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Birthday at The Hawksmoor

November 22, 2018Leave a comment

Birthday Lunch at The Hawksmoor, London

Leeds Castle

November 9, 2017Leave a comment

Rosie and I took the kids (all eight of them!) to Leeds Castle in Kent during half term. It was our first proper visit (we went along one, cold evening four years ago to watch Frozen on the castle lawn). I absolutely love a mooch around a Castle or historical house and I love taking … Continue reading Leeds Castle

Tulley Farm – Pumpkin and Spookfest

October 28, 2017Leave a comment

​If you live in the South East and have not heard of Tulleys Farm and their Shocktoberfest you must be living under a rock. I last went three years ago and have heard through the grapevine it has only got better.  I could not wait to take the kids this half term. As usual, nothing … Continue reading Tulley Farm – Pumpkin and Spookfest

Our Day at Drusillas

August 30, 20171 Comment

We have been fortunate to visit a few special attractions around the South of England this Summer. When I have asked the kids which one stands out, Drusilla's Park won hands down. It has been so long since I have been to Drusillas It is nothing more than a vague memory to me.  So when I was asked to … Continue reading Our Day at Drusillas

Our Day Out at Thorpe Park

August 15, 2017Leave a comment

If you are at a loose end with the kids this summer and want something that will suit all ages, from babies to older teenagers (and you) try Thorpe Park. Thorpe Park is a large theme park set between Chertsey and Staines-Upon-Thames, at juction 11 on the M25. Despite being just a forty five minute … Continue reading Our Day Out at Thorpe Park

CampBestival 2017

August 10, 2017Leave a comment

Well, what an experience this was!! On paper, this weekend was my idea of absolute hell. Six children (two babies), a tent, rain....lots of rain, mud....lots of mud and not a tiled roof in sight! Somehow, amongst the damp and filth, we dug deep into our British souls and managed to have a fantastic weekend … Continue reading CampBestival 2017

A weekend in Liverpool

June 24, 2017Leave a comment

Another one of my best friends turned 40 this week and we celebrated by whisking her away on a suprise weekend to Liverpool.   Rosie is from Ireland, and when her lovely sister (who still lives over there)  contacted me about doing something special I couldn't have been more up for it.  I cant take … Continue reading A weekend in Liverpool

Rosies Coffee Lounge, Lingfield

June 7, 20177 Comments

Today I found what might be one of my favourite places as a mum of a toddler and a baby!  I have to share this little gem with you because I have been waiting over 10 years to find somewhere like this!   Rosies Coffee Lounge in Lingfield is every parents Haven. The front of … Continue reading Rosies Coffee Lounge, Lingfield

Petworth and The Three Crowns, Wisborough Green

January 3, 2017Leave a comment

​I am really lucky when it comes to my relationship with Mike. Being self employed he is at home alot of the time.   This would drive most wives to murder! But, as it happens,  I quite like it!   He often joins me for a coffee with the girls in the morning, listens to … Continue reading Petworth and The Three Crowns, Wisborough Green

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