How are we over half way through November already? I think this time of year always go so fast though because as soon as Halloween is done everyone starts looking to Christmas and it’s here before you know it!
Read moreLiving Arrows 46/52 (2019)
Author: Sarah
Living Arrows 45/52 (2019)
I can’t believe it’s Monday again already – are the weeks just flying for anyone else at the moment? I feel like I’m a bit of a stuck record with these posts sometimes – mostly our weeks are the same from one week to the next!
Read moreMe & Mine // A Family Portrait (October 2019)
I know we’re nearly a week into November now but I wanted to share these family pictures from October, especially since we managed to get two this month! They were both taken when we went to the Lake District at half term.
Read moreLiving Arrows 44/52 (2019)
It’s not very long since I wrote last week’s Living Arrows post so this is going to be a quick one. I’ve just noticed we’re on week 44 already – how are there only 8 weeks left until the end of the year?!
Read more5 ways to future-proof your home
**This is a collaborative post in association with Age UK Mobility
We might only be in our 40s and have young children but as we continue renovations on our house we are always looking to the future. It’s important to think about how the changes we are making now will work when we, and the boys, are older. Below are 5 ideas that will help if you want to future-proof your home too.
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After a lovely half term break, Toby and Gabe are now back at school. I love this half term with all the build up to Christmas – I can’t wait for this year’s nativity, it’s the only time they’ll do it together as it’s only Key Stage 1 that do one at their school. But anyway, I’m getting ahead of myself, back to half term!
Read moreOur weekend in a Hobbit Hole at The Quiet Site
Disclosure: We were provided with accommodation at The Quiet Site for the purpose of this review however all opinions are my own.
At the start of our half term week we were invited to stay in a Hobbit Hole at The Quiet Site near Ullswater in the Lake District. The boys had an in service day so we were able to head north early on the Friday to make the most of our weekend in the Lakes.
Read moreLiving Arrows 42/52 (2019)
Last week Toby and Gabe finished school on Thursday. They had an inset day on Friday so half term started early for us. On Friday morning we packed up the car and headed up to the Lake District for the weekend.
Read moreThe Garden Spa, Warrington // Review
Last week I was delighted to be invited to review The Garden Spa in Warrington. And what was even better was that I got to take a friend with me. As it happens, Warrington is about half way between where I live near Preston, and my friend Claire who lives just over the Welsh border not far from Chester, so we took the opportunity to meet up and spend a relaxing few hours together without our children!
Read moreThe UK’s best zoos to visit with the kids
**Collaborative Post
Everyone loves the zoo. The perfect family destination that’s got plenty of interesting animal sights and sounds for both kids and parents to enjoy, and a day that’s not too heavy on the pocket either. On top of that, a day at the zoo can usually tie in nicely to a wider trip, making it a perfect memorable holiday moment.
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