If you have ever considered going on a holiday with your children, then you know that an adventure should be on the cards. As much as possible, you have to make memories with your children while you can. The days may be long but the years are short, and the last… Read more“Why take your kids camping”
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My Kitchen Story #Kitchentales
This post is an entry for the “My Kitchen Story” Linky Challenge, sponsored by Fairy Platinum For the last eighteen months our kitchen has been nothing short of a mess! We knew when we moved in almost three years ago that we would have to reconfigure the kitchen to make… Read more“My Kitchen Story #Kitchentales”
Project 365 – Week 21.
This week has dragged in some ways, after a week of gorgeous weather at the beginning of the week saw it being replaced by rain and it’s been wet, wet, wet! Despite this having been a short half term in school its been obvious this week that the boys are… Read more“Project 365 – Week 21.”
Clydey Cottages a family escape in the Welsh hills

At the beginning of March we were thrilled to be invited to spend a weekend at Clydey Cottages in Pembrokeshire. I was amazed that I hadn’t previously heard of Clydey cottages as they are only some 20 minutes drive away nestled on the boarder of Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. So… Read more“Clydey Cottages a family escape in the Welsh hills”
Our Cafe Cagliari Moment
Sometimes there are days when you need to stop and take five minutes for yourself. There’s been a few of those lately here, with the children running around and not listening, a mound and I really do mean a mound of washing piled on the floor in front of the… Read more“Our Cafe Cagliari Moment”
County Kids – Sunday Evening beach fun
After a bit of a mixed bag both weather wise and family wise I was so glad to see the weekend arrive. We’ve a busy couple of weeks coming up too so I was determined to get a few jobs done and out of the way. So Saturday was spent… Read more“County Kids – Sunday Evening beach fun”
What does home mean to you?
The last few weeks has seen us talking about ‘home’ and what it means to us. Over the last twelve years dad of 3 and myself have had four homes. Our first was in the South Wales Valleys and where we had our first home as a couple and where… Read more“What does home mean to you?”
Review – Justin and the Knights of Valour DVD review
Just over a week ago we were kindly sent a copy of Justin and the Knights of Valour to review. The boys couldn’t wait to settle down and watch it and with the rain we’ve been experiencing lately it was nice to have a film to watch together. So we… Read more“Review – Justin and the Knights of Valour DVD review”
Henwatch update and an amazing advert I found!
Since we adopted five ex battery hens last September the entire family has loved having them as part of the family. Over the last four months each of the chickens has shown its own unique character which you just can’t help loving. From Bertha aptly named due her size and… Read more“Henwatch update and an amazing advert I found!”
Kingdom of The Elves – Have you got what it takes to be one of Santa’s Elite Elves?

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to take the children to Kingdom of The Elves at Bluestone. I’m not sure who was more excited me or the children! Having visited Kingdom of The Elves two years ago we were all very excited to see what this year’s would be… Read more“Kingdom of The Elves – Have you got what it takes to be one of Santa’s Elite Elves?”