Sometimes, it feels like Edinburgh is the most expensive place in the world, and ‘eco options’ seem like they come with an extra price tag. But it doesn’t have to be that way and Edinburgh really has given us so many ways that we can use less plastic and save […]
I’m forever of the opinion that somewhere out there is the ‘holy grail’ of coats. It would be suitable for all seasons, go with all manner of outfits, adapt to various temperatures, and be unfailingly stylish. Given that sounds like paradox, I may well be on a fruitless hunt, but […]
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve fallen in and out of the habit of exercise. But back in the summer, I found my stride and really started seeing a difference. My ‘PBs’ kept improving, I took part in my first organised cycling event, and I even completed […]
We all want to save the planet, right? With the Extinction Rebellion protests bringing London to a halt – thankfully making headlines that we really do need to act. Whilst I know many families have been focusing on ‘no plastic’ or at leas less plastic, and that really is a […]
Edinburgh has a huge array of restaurants that are fantastic for families. But for visitors it can be hard to know where to go and to choose between all the different options. For families here in Edinburgh for a city break, it’s important to make the most of every minute […]
With the October break in Edinburgh approaching rapidly I’ve been looking at all the Holiday Activities available. I’m a little jealous of how much there is on for the kids, but equally looking forward to an action packed half term. Animal Antics – 15 October Hosted by With Animals in […]
As Optimistic October kicks off, Annie seemed like the perfect way to kick off the week. And, of course, it’s been impossible not to walk through the rest of the week with ‘The sun will come out tomorrow’ repeating through my mind. Annie tell the story of a young orphan […]
Sometimes life doesn’t quite go to plan. And sometimes that’s an understatement. Today was a day that could go either way – work on the whole was enjoyable but Katie came home from school in tears. Challenged by Caroline’s post from yesterday – on Optimistic October – I didn’t expect […]
It’s been two years since I last took part in ‘Blogtober’ – in which I attempted to post every day in October. Whilst life is BEYOND busy at the moment, I’ve been trying to regain a little balance and make time to pause each day. Blogtober is a great way […]
Cable wakeboarding is the world’s fastest growing watersport, and with Foxlake Dunbar just down the road from us here in Edinburgh, we’ve had the perfect opportunity to join in! Back in the summer holidays, we were invited on a Press Trip to see everything that Foxlake Dunbar had to offer […]
