fashion & make-up Jeans that make you look like you’ve dropped a dress size! February 09, 2018
So, if like me, you've been tucking your tummy into your jeans since you left the maternity ward, these will help you out no end! I'm usually a size 14 in bottoms and these made me feel like a 12! Winning!
latest What’s On at February Half Term around Harrogate February 05, 2018
Gah! Half term is almost here, it’s been the shortest term EVER! If you’re looking out at the drizzle, frost and snow and wondering how you’re going to keep the Smalls entertained for the week here are a few ideas… Getting out and about in Half Term Milkshake at ...
love our locals Love your Locals this Valentine’s Day February 01, 2018
The high street in Harrogate seems to be struggling at the moment. High profile stores like TopShop, Miss Selfridge, H&M and Jamie’s Italian have all rather worryingly closed their doors this month. Whatever the reasons, it just makes it all the more important to love ...
health & wellbeing A top Winter survival tip for Mamas from experienced GP, Dr Em. January 30, 2018
Alongside all the coughs and colds of the season that the Smalls bring home, and the struggle of the dark, dank mornings and evenings, winter can often seem like the hardest time of year for Mamas. All the grey of winter But it’s not all bad news. There might be something ...
health & wellbeing Essential Oils Guru from Colorado Flys into Harrogate to share therapeutic benefits of essential oils with familie January 25, 2018
You may remember I featured local Mama, Natalia Leiker on the blog six months ago. She’s an amazing Mama in so many ways, she came to Yorkshire from Los Angeles, started her essential oils business whilst living in the UK and has now relocated back State-side to Colorado ...
family places to visit Sir David Attenborough is coming to Yorkshire to open Yorkshire’s Jurassic World! January 23, 2018
We’re beyond excited to hear that Sir David Attenborough is coming to Yorkshire. He will officially open the Yorkshire Museum’s major new exhibition Yorkshire’s Jurassic World on Friday March 23. The exhibition will open to the public on March 24th. Sir David ...
lifestyle Fast, Easy, Healthy, Family Cooking with Thermomix January 22, 2018
I have a confession to make. Last week I fell in love with a kitchen appliance. I’m sure my twenty year old self would be shaking her head in despair if she could see I’d fallen so hard for a piece of kitchen kit – but there it is. Quick, Easy, Healthy Cooking from ...
lifestyle Three Great Books for Mamas January 17, 2018
I love to read a good book when I get the chance, which is hardly ever since I’ve had three Small people depend on me for everything. But on the odd chance I do get to pick one up I want it to be good! Sometimes I can even manage to read a whole three […]
family dining Healthy Choices Your Smalls Will Actually Eat – at Filmore and Union January 12, 2018
Filmore and Union have extended their family offering by updating their junior menu - which includes healthy choices your Smalls will actually eat!
opinion A New Year’s Resolution you can actually keep! January 10, 2018
This year I decided I was going to make a positive resolution, you know, something to do more of and not less of! And I landed on a great one that I'm pretty sure is possible for everyone to keep! It is simply this ...
latest All the Festive Magic of The Snowman Tour and Live Orchestra December 22, 2017
We were treated to the most magical Christmas experience. We took the Famalam to see The Snowman Tour, which was in all the glorious, gorgeousness of York Minster and it was amazingly beautiful!
family dining Family Sunday Lunch at The Punch Bowl Inn December 08, 2017
If you're looking for a tasty traditional Sunday lunch for the whole family to enjoy I think the Punch Bowl Inn ticks all the boxes perfectly.
harrogate mama events The Low Down on the Harrogate Night Out at Everyman last week! November 30, 2017
The night raised loads of money for the Harrogate Homeless Project and brought lots of local independent businesses together for a night of fun relaxed shopping in a lovely atmosphere.
latest GLOW Illuminations come to RHS Harlow Carr Gardens November 22, 2017
It really is a gorgeous way to see the gardens in a whole new (ahem) light ? It was really magical!