Our extension has been a long time coming. It’s been almost 3 years since we started putting the plans in motion for an extra bedroom and bathroom. There was architect drawings, planning permission, structural surveys, builder visits, expert advice, edits to the drawings, quotes, lliasing with the project manager and a whole heap of obstacles. […]
Exciting news about the MAD Blog Awards
The MAD Blog Awards are back for 2020! This post is about why I’d love some nominations.
The Twins learn to play hockey with Hockey Heroes #AD
Hockey Heroes is a new initiative started by Hockey England, which aims to get more young children into hockey. Aimed at children aged 5-8 years, Hockey Heroes is a 6 week programme which teaches children fundamental hockey skills. These hockey skills are broken down into hockey “super powers”, with a new super power being taught […]
Toddler toilet training whilst on holiday!
I’ve always had a laid back approach to potty training my children, but even I wouldn’t plan toddler toilet training whilst on holiday… … Sometimes, however, despite our best intentions, our tiny tearaways have their own ideas! Yes… Baby Bear decided that right at the start of our camping trip, last summer, was the perfect […]
My New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
I know a lot of people don’t like new year’s resolutions but I do. I had such a lovely Christmas with my family. Cutting off from daily stresses and getting out into the countryside did me the world of good (post about our wonderful trip coming soon!). I started the new year surrounded by family […]