The start of a new chapter
October. The last month flew by in a whirlwind of new routines and adapting and adjusting to a new way of life. My youngest two started school in September, marking...
Category: FAMILY
How to Set up a Thriving Aquarium in Your Living Room?
Creating a beautiful aquarium in your living room is like bringing nature indoors. Not only does it enhance the aesthetic appeal of your space, but it also brings peace and...
Looking back at a summer of memories
It’s a cold and rainy day here in North Wales, and summer already seems like a distant memory! Summer seemed to fly by in a blink, but we managed to...
Fire in the Mountain Festival
The first festival of the year, and probably our favourite one we go to each year. Fire in the Mountain, set in a glorious spot in the mountains near Aberystwyth...
A summer Bucket List for 2024
With June looming on the horizon, and our first festival this coming week, we’ve started thinking about summer. The weather here has been a little rubbish the last few days...
Rise and Shine: 10 Tips For a Healthy Morning Routine for Mums
The way you start your day often sets the tone for the hours ahead. A well-crafted morning routine can be a powerful tool to kickstart your day with positivity, focus,...
5 Fun Family Festivals for 2024
I’ve been taking the kids to festivals since the girls were little. Camp Bestival and Just So were two of our favourites when the girls were little – they have...
Christmas, New year and a birthday
Christmas came and went in a blur of fun, family, laughter and food. We celebrated with our nearest and dearest and had a very merry time. The house was full...
50 Ideas for A Family Activity Advent Calendar
I have been making activity advent calendars for the last decade, ever since my girls were little. It’s a really fun tradition that I love as much as the kids....
Journaling for Stress Relief: A Practice for Parents and Kids
Life can get stressful for both parents and kids. Between school, work, extracurricular activities, and family responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Finding healthy ways to process stress is important...
Fun Autumn Crafts for Kids
Autumn has fully arrived, and with the girls all back to Uni/College it’s just me and the boys at home most days. We’re finding a new home educating groove, changing...
Summer Memories
Summer Days. I spent the month mostly unplugged from this space and all social media. Not offline as I still had to work. But taking a step back from the...
Making the Move with Kids: Tips for a Family-Friendly Relocation to San Diego
San Diego is a beautiful city that offers plenty of opportunities for families. With a mild climate, beautiful beaches, and a wealth of family-friendly activities, it’s no surprise that San...
Christmas, birthdays and the inbetween
I love this week between Christmas and New Year. When the days all blur into one, real life is suspended, we get up late and go to bed late and...
A pre-Christmas life update
9 days to go. I haven’t been on here to just write for so long, life seems a bit all over the place right now. I thought I should pop...