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 […]
10 Top Edinburgh Family Days Out this Christmas
Published on :There are so many things to do with kids in Edinburgh that we really are spoilt for choice. With Christmas firmly on the horizon there are so many great family attractions to choose from! But here are our top 10 Edinburgh family attractions you really must visit this Christmas: 1. Ice Skating […]
The Seuss Spirit Comes to Fort Kinnaird
Published on :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 […]
Celebrate Christmas with Rare Birds Book Club
Published on :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 […]
Motown the musical – Edinburgh’s answer to winter blues
Published on :Just as winter has come to Edinburgh, this lively jukebox musical has arrived at the Playhouse to brighten the long nights and warm our souls with a huge range of Motown hits and dazzling dancing. The show tells the story behind the Motown record label, founded by Berry Gordy in […]
Review: 360 All Stars – ‘open mouthed in amazement’
Published on :They are back and I have three boys that spotted the poster a mile off while we were out and about festivaling last week. ‘Mum 360 All Stars are back!’ ‘Mum please can we go and see them again?’ ‘Mum that’s my favourite show ever!’ We saw them two years […]
Time to Defy Gravity…
Published on :Last week saw the return of Wicked the musical to the Edinburgh Playhouse, so as a very rare ‘school-night’ treat – we went along for opening night! For those unschooled in the ways of Wicked, it’s billed as the prequel to The Wizard of Oz. It tells of the unlikely […]
Have you tried Modern Calligraphy?
Published on :In the spirit of trying new things – I recently headed to the beautiful The Tartan Blanket Co. HQ for an evening workshop. In the company of my wonderful friend Jo (and furnished with a large glass of red wine) we settled down to receive an introduction to Modern Calligraphy. […]
40 Ways to Live a More Fulfilled Life
Published on :Are you approaching a ‘big’ birthday? Or have you, like me, found that all of them seem ‘big’? I’m often surprised actually how old I am and really have to think when people ask! I’m in that faze where I just try to ignore the passing years but I do […]
Review: Arabian Nights
Published on :The Lyceum is a magical theatre. The red plush seats, the traditional fireplace as you walk up from the entrance and the most beautiful ornate celling in the auditorium make it mesmerising. There is also something really special about going to the theatre in the festive season. For me and […]