Mussel Picking in West Cork – From Sea to Table
There are some things that take you right back to being a kid again. Mussel picking is one of those adventures that as a kid I…
Beach Hutting in Poole
A few weeks back I had the rather lovely opportunity of borrowing a beach hut for the afternoon down at Sandbanks, as I was writing an…
Treehouse Family Play
I recently had my first newspaper article published in one of our local papers called The Green. It’s a lovely publication designed to promote local businesses…
Avoiding Princesses with Toughees
When it comes to kids clothes there’s something that makes me wince. Cartoon characters, I am not a fan. Don’t get me wrong I love cartoons,…
From one Kate to another
Sound the trumpets, wave the flags hallelujah the Royal baby is here. Yes, yes it’s wonderful but lets face it women do this every day, the…
Summer Saviours
Wow, El Scorchio!!!! Isn’t it wonderful, the summer still exists in the UK. Who knew?! I’m sure you are all enjoying it, bar the restless nights.…
Child’s Play – On a Budget!
So listen up, it turns out that kids are kind of expensive! Ok so that’s not a news flash but it’s how we cope with it…
Down on Honeybrook Farm
Luckily for me, living in Dorset means I am spoilt for choice for fantastic outdoor places to take my daughter to, and today I’m going to…
Soft Play I can just about handle – Lollipops
All those parents, childminders, grandparents and family members that look after kids will know that the world of soft play can be a grubby experience. Sticky…
