We recently went on holiday and in the throes of returning and planning what to tell you about the trip the terrible terrorist attack took over and it seemed inconsiderate to those that lost their lives in the Tunisian attack to post about our trip. Since the holiday and the run up to ...
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What’s In My Bag – On Holiday!
When I heard Pink Lining were looking for ambassadors and as part of the entry they wanted to know what is in my bag I have to say there was a little bit of a cringe reaction ... why? I have the messiest handbag in the world - I still never remember that Joshua has his own bag with change ...
Premium Parking At Robin Hood Airport With Purple Parking
Last week we had the pleasure of going on a much awaited holiday to Tunisia and for the first time for either of us we were flying from Robin Hood Airport (Doncaster) and with it we were looking to secure the easiest parking option at the most reasonable price! Our first thought was to go with ...
An In The Night Garden Party At Alton Towers
This weekend we had the pleasure of visiting Alton Towers but not just for any normal visit, this was for a very special In The Night Garden Party! This month sees the much-loved CBeebies Land turning one and really in my book every birthday needs a good party .. it seems I am not alone in ...
Friendships & Fresh Air – Rufford Park
Over recent weeks I have had the lovely pleasure of rekindling an old friendship that has totally blown me away. Tina and I met around the age of 17 when we worked together as nursery nurses in a private Day Nursery and we were instantly friends, skip forward a few years and some ex ...
The French School Trip
Over the last few weeks we have been mentally sorting out our holidays and in some cases we have actually sorted our holiday. Since we eloped and married in Whitby in 2012 we have used that same anniversary week as out annual holiday and this year was planned to be no ...
Parents Outing To Bakewell
Many of my regular readers will know already that my Hubs (Ollie) works day shifts but doesn't always have the same days off work every week so that can mean during the days the kids are at nursery and or school, he can have a day off. In an attempt to make more of the days he has off and ...
Finding Fungus
We are creeping into the last week of November and I am not ashamed to say it I am missing my garden. I miss the flowers in bloom, the toddler rolling on the grass and the laughter. My garden is feeling empty unloved and dead. Or so I though until we ventured out there for ...
Is Building Your Own Break The Way Forward?
A few weeks back I was invited to an event in London by the folks from Booking.com and Villas.com ... why? To talk about holidays! I am a regular booker on Booking.com but I had never really heard about villas.com before as regular readers know of my love of holidays and keeping ...
The Spookiest Places to Visit in Paris
With its history of spurned lovers, tortured artists, revolution and poverty, gay Paris hasn’t always been so jolly. Home of such shrouded and shadowy figures as the Phantom of the Opera, the Man in the Iron Mask and the Vampire of Montparnasse, it could well be the perfect spot for ...
Leeds – The things you may not know you could do in Autumn
A few months ago I wrote the blog post 5 things you may not know you could do in Leeds well since the Autumn is tantalising us with the thoughts of crunchy leaves and crisp air its now time to look at what Leeds has to offer once more. Autumn is without a doubt one of my favourite months, ...
The Islands Around Britain You Need to Visit
When you think of a UK holiday, most people think of a city break to one of the capitals, to the countryside for some peace and quiet, or to the coast for a sunny beach holiday. However, there are also plenty of islands around Britain that are absolutely fantastic destinations either for a holiday ...
Discovering Events In London
I am not going to claim I know lots about London. In fact this post is probably about the fact I am just discovering it. Around 18 months ago I made the journey into London for the first time as an adult and only the second time in my life. I was only 10 the first time and I was in the ...
Enjoying Autumn in Edinburgh
As Summer is well and truly in full swing, it might be time to start thinking about what to do when the weather finally cools off ... OK I know I am the first to moan when the weather is cold and wet ... but really in this heat its too much to do anything. Autumn is a fab time to visit Edinburgh, ...