Looking back and looking forward…

I feel rather old, when I think about our life, and that I am in theory a grown adult, with adult responsibilities. I remember looking at my own parents making what seemed like very grown up decisions about life, like buying a house, and thinking that I would never be old or have to do […]

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My Sunday Photo. Red on black ladybird

The final photo in our series as we have watched the ladybird larvae in the bush outside our house change, and go through metamorphosis. This one is more unusual, we don’t see red on black as often. My small boy entomologist has been fascinated and it has been fun to watch them change. He took this […]

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The Secret – a blog book tour…

It has been ages since I sat down and read a book, life has just been this side of crazy and I miss being able to read, it’s one of my favourite pastime. So being part of a blog tour is a fab way to nudge myself into reading a book and making the time […]

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4 Unusual Choices for a Family Holiday

We all look forward to that time of year when you can forget about everyday life and spend a week or two away with your loved ones. But what if you’re bored of all the usual destinations? What if you all want to try something different, or less traditional? Fortunately, the world is a big […]

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My Sunday Photo

You may have seen our ladybird larvae a week or two ago. Now we have literally freshly metamorphosed ladybirds. I was quite chuffed to have captured this… Taken with my HUAWEI P20 with no filters just a bit of cropping close up.

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Funerals, fries and football…

It’s my birthday, actually, it’s almost the end of my birthday. I am typing this as the kids go to bed. It’s the end of a long day.  I feel pretty ambivalent about my birthday, and have done for a number of years. To me, it’s just another day. Life has to be managed, kids […]

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The Best Beach Holidays for 2018

The ultimate destination for a vacation is a fantastic sun-soaked resort that offers a warm and inviting ambiance for your summer trip. Beach holidays are a popular choice for couples and families looking to get away from the bustle of everyday life, and these locations create an exotic vibe with spectacular scenery and sun-drenched white […]

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