*THIS IS A COLLABORATIVE POST* For the last two years, everything has been about the garden party. As the easiest way to socialise while sticking to lockdown rules, our gardens become the place to be over the summer months. But does that mean the end of the garden hangout? Absolutely not! Even with holidays back on the cards and the prospect of a beer garden on those balmy summer nights,…
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Paddle boarding at Loch Lomond
Read moreCall me a cliché but I have fallen for the new paddle boarding trend hard and it’s all thanks to our recent visit to Loch Lomond. We were meant to go paddle boarding on our last trip to Guernsey but inclement weather meant we ended…
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November’s Reading List
Read moreWelcome to my monthly reading round up; where I choose a small selection of the books I have been reading recently and recommend them. Simple! If you are looking for inspiration on the next book to pick up, then scroll down. I’m sure something will…
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Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience Review
Read moreWhen you hear about a new Harry Potter experience opening right on your doorstep in this house you quickly learn to investigate! We have visited the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio a number of times, and have also planned and enjoyed our own Harry Potter…
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October’s Reading List
Read moreWelcome to my monthly reading round up; where I choose a small selection of the books I have been reading recently and recommend them. Simple! If you are looking for inspiration on the next book to pick up, then scroll down. I’m sure something will…
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September’s Reading List
Read moreWelcome to my new style monthly bookish post; where I choose a small selection of the books I have been reading recently and recommend them. Simple! If you are looking for inspiration on the next book to read, then scroll down. I’m sure something will…
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Quarry Bank, National Trust: Review
Read moreQuarry Bank in Wilmslow, Cheshire, is a working mill owned by the National Trust. We visited over the autumn in 2020 when some of the COVID-19 restrictions had been lifted. We are National Trust members so covered the entrance costs through our membership. We’ve been members of…
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The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah – Book Review
Read moreExcuse me whilst I cry all the noisy, ugly tears… Goodness this book is a hard read. It is predominantly a story about the strength and resilience of women and the way we, as readers, see that play out in the different scenarios depicted in…
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AD Tween Boy’s Bedroom with Murals Wallpaper
Read moreWe were gifted the wallpaper for Eli’s bedroom by Murals Wallpaper for the purpose of this post. All thoughts and opinions are our own. There is a big difference between a bedroom that is suitable for a 6 year old, and one that is suitable…
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Crocky Trail, Cheshire: Review
Read moreThe Crocky Trail is an outdoor adventure trail based in Waverton, Cheshire. We visited in October 2020 when the COVID-19 lockdown had temporarily lifted and attractions were able to re-open. Although my review will touch on some elements connected to the pandemic, that is not…
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Away with the Penguins by Hazel Prior – Book Review
Read moreIf you are in need of a book which feels like a warm hug, then I cannot recommend Away with the Penguins enough. This is a heart-warming and life affirming story that will leave you feeling all kinds of cosy. With its far away setting…
