A weekend away in York with the kids has been on the cards for a while. I know a lot of friends escape from Edinburgh quite often – so although I had booked to run the Yorkshire 10 mile – I thought I’d take Katie with me too! We caught […]
Competition Time with Pixel Photos
Published on :I’m delighted to be sharing a competition from a brand new, Scottish company which has just been launched by a wonderful friend. Pixel Photos aims to provide bright, bold and fun kid’s photos at a pop-up studio in your location – with up coming sessions in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Livingston, Fife, […]
Simplifying Life and Slowing Down
Published on :Sometimes I get an absolute urge to completely turn our house inside out and just start again. I get overwhelmed by the stuff that’s built up, the lack of space, and the utter lack of storage and just want to blitz the lot. This week has brought that feeling. Perhaps […]
10 Top Pizza Restaurants in Edinburgh
Published on :I love pizza. It reminds me of wondering around Rome in the sun. It recreates memories of family evenings making pizza. But ultimately, it just feels like a fun, no-hassle type food. Thankfully, Edinburgh has some amazing pizza restaurants – so thought I’d share just a few of our family […]
6 Ways to Use Less Plastic in your Family Home and Save Money
Published on :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 […]
Finding The Perfect Raincoat for Autumn in Edinburgh
Published on :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 […]
Nerves before a Running Race
Published on :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 […]
The 10×10 Wardrobe Challenge
Published on :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 […]
An Instagram Guide to Eating Out in Edinburgh
Published on :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 […]
What’s On for Kids in the Edinburgh October Holidays
Published on :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 […]