family things to do Enjoying a Staycation at the Crown Hotel, Harrogate August 09, 2018
The Crown Hotel, Harrogate was an unexpected place to find some great things to do with the Smalls over the school summer holidays! We spent the weekend exploring our own home town with thanks to the Crown Hotel, Harrogate who invited us to enjoy a Staycation with them. ...
family dining Kids Summer Holiday Meal Offers at Revolucion de Cuba, Harrogate August 08, 2018
If you’re looking for great food which is great value to boot, Revolucion de Cuba in Harrogate could be the ideal place! I’ve been before when they opened, but this was the first time I’ve taken the Smalls and they loved it! We headed down last Friday night ...
family places to visit Folly Finding Fun at Fountains Abbey August 07, 2018
We’ve only recently joined the National Trust as members and have visited Fountains Abbey on only a handful of occasions so we were excited to be invited to the Studley Royal side of the property on a family bloggers picnic last week. Studley Royal Water Gardens We entered ...
family dining Family Dining at Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant in Harrogate August 05, 2018
We had a gorgeous family time when we dined at Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant in Harrogate recently. It’s the perfect place to head to with the Smalls with a welcoming team, great Bambino menu, amazing food and drink for grown-ups and loads of family friendly fun for ...
for grown ups Date night at Cote Brasserie July 16, 2018
If you’re anything like me getting to go out with your other half, alone, is somewhat of a real luxury. I’m guilty of making time for my family, my friends and pretty much most people apart from my husband – because, you know, I see him all the time. Date ...
love our locals Kebabs for the discerning are coming to Harrogate! July 11, 2018
I love to hear from people who have a passion on the blog! The brilliant folk at I am Doner (yes, Doner kebabs!) in Headingley, Leeds, are coming to Harrogate and their entrepreneur owner has a great story to share. From Michelin Kitchens to Kebab Shops Founded by chef Paul ...
for grown ups What Makes a Great Pot of Tea at Betty’s June 17, 2018
Lady Betty Afternoon Tea Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE a cup of tea! Which is why when Betty’s got in touch about an opportunity to talk all things tea with them I jumped at the chance to learn a little more about the nation’s favourite drink. Taylors of Harrogate ...
giveaways GIVEAWAY Time with Haliborange June 15, 2018
It’s GIVEAWAY TIME! Who’d like to win this little bundle of Mr Men and Little Miss goodies from @Haliborangeuk including a FREE THREE MONTH supply of Haliborange Softies! Follow me on Instagram It’s really easy to enter just make sure you are following ...
fashion & make-up My New, Favourite LBD and Bias Harrogate Fashion Show Highlights June 13, 2018
I loved attending the Fashion Show by Bias Harrogate at the Mercer Art Gallery recently. Bias Harrogate opened in September 2016 aiming to bring new and unique labels to the area, with a focus on clothing and shoes. Along with it’s (recently closed) London store and ...
harrogate mama events Discovering not all Prosecco’s are made equal at Gino D’Acampo’s in Harrogate June 08, 2018
Who knew there was so much to learn about Prosecco? Me, I generally say, ‘a glass of Prosecco’ please when I order one and never think past that. But as we discovered at Gino D’Acampo My restaurant in Harrogate – there’s a lot more to it than ...
family dining Great Food and Beer Garden Fun at the Squinting Cat in Harrogate June 08, 2018
Hurrah! ‘Tis finally the season for all things Beer Garden! We were really pleasantly surprised when we visited the Squinting Cat in Harrogate recently for a bite to eat and some beer garden loveliness. The Squinting Cat – Harrogate The Squinting Cat has had ...