AD – I can’t believe how quickly term is going and just how soon the holidays will be here! My eyes are firmly fixed on that prize of the freedom to seek out adventures – as always making the most of family time. Edinburgh has so many family-friendly activities and […]
As I spend yet another morning trying to chase the kids into the car for another hectic school-run; or roll my eyes at yet another horrific reading book with no plot or soul to speak of… I have to admit that home schooling seems like an incredibly attractive alternative. Irritations […]
Following a vegan diet has become pretty mainstream with many people now eating purely plant-based or at least dabbling with a flexitarian approach including some meat and dairy free days. Tasty vegan recipes are readily available (thank you Deliciously Ella!), there are meat-free and dairy-free substitutes for most things and […]
Last weekend, the kids and I were invited to review Paradise Island Adventure Golf, Livingston. They have recently launched an app to give players a whole new dimension to their game – so with a tech-mad teen and a competitive six year-old to entertain – we were keen to try […]
For something women wear everyday, I would suspect that most women do not know much about bras. It wouldn’t be a bad assumption that most women have a bra that fits well (usually fluke), some that have seen (way) better days, and they’re usually all thrown in with the rest […]
One of the things we really like to do as a family at Christmas is to spend time with each other. Each year at the end of term I like to organise a few ‘surprise’ outings for the kids that we can all enjoy. So this weekend saw us heading […]
I’m lucky to have lots of great people people in my life, but I know I’m guilty of not prioritising time for them. But honestly, even a phone call with a friend brings more happiness than anything I could buy. And whilst I enjoy eating out with friends, I always […]
Watching a Christmas Movie has to rate as one of the top activities of the holiday season. It’s an excuse to get teary, feel good, and something that all the family can enjoy. The Grinch, is a festive animation based on the Dr Seuss book ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas.’ It’s not always easy […]
My discovery of the season has to be the Rare Birds Book Club. It’s essentially the joy of a independent bookstore combined with the convenience of online shopping – with a sprinkling of sass thrown in for good measure. After subscribing, members get a surprise book through their letter box at […]
Throughout the year as you know, we’ve headed over to The Centre Livingston for various family days out – so recently we returned for a spot of Christmas shopping but also to drop in to see Santa. As we walked through The Centre, the kids saw the big Christmas tree […]
