family life, our adventures
It’s been a bit of strange week with the older two boys spending some time at their grandmas while I worked. I took the younger two and the two children I look after out for the day on Wednesday and we had a lovely time. The house has been… Read more“Black and White Photography Project”
I’ve spent the last few days trying to think of some Easter themed crafts to do with the younger children to do. I wanted something simple yet to incorporate the spirit of Easter. Having turned to pinterest for inspiration I finally decided on one which could be easily adapted… Read more“Easy Easter Craft for children – Easter Bunny, Chicks and Eggs”
One of our favourite things to do over the Easter Holidays is to visit one of our local National Trust Properties, and take part in their Eggsplorers Easter Egg Trail. This is become a bit of a tradition over the last few years and we try to visit a different… Read more“Are you looking for something Eggciting to do this Easter? Why not try the National Trusts Cadburys Eggsplorers Easter Egg Trails”
This is a first for me but I’ve decided to ask for your help and support.. I’m already so grateful to all you lovely readers for returning time and time again and following my blog and our family adventures. I would be thrilled if you would like to nominate me… Read more“Brillance in Blogging Awards 2015”
It’s been a while since I joined in with PODcast’s Black and White Photography project but I’m back! Following on from Captured by Lucy’s photography session at Blogon Cymru at the beginning of the month I decided to buy some light reflectors so I could play around with lighting. This… Read more“Black and White Photography Project”
I’m always baking for the family and one cake that gets requested a lot both by the children, dad of 3 and my own dad is my Lemon Drizzle cake. Another favourite is my mini Victoria Sponge cakes so I decided to mix both together and try a new take… Read more“Zesty Mini Lemon Drizzle Cakes with Lemon Curd”
Growing up money wasn’t a subject that was spoken about that often with my parents. Even now it’s a subject that isn’t discussed regularly. My parents taught me and my siblings the value of money by giving us age appropriate chores to complete and in return we earnt pocket-money. Which… Read more“Do you talk about money with your children?”
Ever since I was a young girl one thing I’ve wanted to be is a mum. The media and society portray images that we are led to believe are the ‘perfect mum’, you know the ones, immaculate house, all home cooked meals, multitasking with ease. But this can be far… Read more“Searching for the elusive Supermum”