dining Pizza loving in Harrogate at Caffe Marconi March 22, 2016
A family friendly place to eat, with amazing quality food, at a decent price.
Uncategorized Three things grown ups can learn from Kung Fu Panda 3 March 21, 2016
...I'm off to be the best me I can be, by doing more than I do now!
Uncategorized This weeks Playgroup Craft – Palm Sunday March 20, 2016
Easy to make Donkey ears in case you were thinking of opening your craft drawer anytime soon...
Harrogate Van Morrison and Emma Bridgewater – it can only mean the Harrogate International Festival March 16, 2016
if, like me, you love Emma Bridgewater and Harrogate then what better combination than an actual Emma Bridgewater - Harrogate mug!
Uncategorized Wicked Wednesday – Big Sister Love March 16, 2016
So this week is a double whammy for Wicked Wednesday – it may be the Small Boy sporting the hot hairstyle, but it’s actually his big sister who’s the one to take the glory for it ? I think he captured the mood of the look she was going for remarkably well ...
Uncategorized This week’s Playgroup Craft March 15, 2016
Sharing weekly craft activity inspiration in case you were thinking of pulling open the craft drawer!
Harrogate Why Race for Life still matters – 2016 dates announced March 14, 2016
Where many women gather, great things can happen.Each time I take part I think of Caroline and the millions of young women like her who face their challenge quietly and determinedly at a time in their lives when Cancer should be the last thing on their minds.
Harrogate Spring and Gin. Two things to celebrate the end of Winter March 11, 2016
The Small Boy and I had a lovely trip this morning to Crimple Hall. Which confusingly is not a hall at all, but a gorgeous ‘retail experience’ on Leeds Road, Harrogate which is delightfully filled with all-sorts of loveliness. From antiques to a garden centre.(More ...
things to do Almscliffe Crag; Family Adventures with a View March 08, 2016
Almscliffe Crag, North Yorkshire; perfect for filling a couple of hours on a dry but chilly Sunday afternoon. The children love it as it holds a sense of an adventure, climbing is involved, and we love it as it has something for everyone.
Uncategorized In Homage to our Playgroup February 29, 2016
Being a mum today is hard, and finding someone out there who values that and supports you to do that is like gold dust. The volunteer who runs this playgroup does all those things and more...
Uncategorized School Run Mum – Car Talk… February 09, 2016
What a lovely time we could all have, chatting about our days, sharing the ups and downs of what's been happening during our time apart In reality, obviously none of those things happen... What actually happens is the following...
mama breaks The Importance of Making Time for Yourself This Year January 19, 2016
As mothers I think we are notoriously bad at taking care of ourselves and we should make more of an effort to do that in a world when being caregivers is so undervalued.