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Pumpkin Patch – Jolly Pumpkin PYO, Exeter
Pumpkin Patches were not a “thing” when I was younger. In fact I don’t remember carving pumpkins until quite late on in childhood and even then, there were other Halloween traditions that overtook this. However, times have certainly changed and now instead of picking up a pumpkin with your weekly shop, you can make a day of it picking your own from colourful pumpkin patches across the country. We donned our welly boots and raincoats last weekend to visit a new Pumpkin Patch – Jolly Pumpkin – located in Exeter. When we pulled up to the humungous field, the children were squealing with excitement. I have to admit, I was…
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Review: Nourish London Organic & Vegan Skincare
Nourish London – Organic & Vegan Skincare With the change in seasons also comes a need for that extra protection and nourishment for our skin. I don’t know about you but, I find skincare really difficult to get right. It’s like buying a pair of jeans, I do not ever seem to be able to find the perfect pair. This is the same with the lotions and potions I put on my skin – they have to suit my skin type, not be too overpowering, not contain any unnecessary ingredients and live up to their hype. My skin differs all the time, I found a brilliant summer skincare routine. Now…
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Gluten Free Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Autumn has finally arrived and that means only one thing – it’s slow cooker season. Time to cosy up and scoff all those scrumptious comfort foods. Stew is most certainly up there – along with a good roast dinner – as one of my favourite warm, filling Autumnal dishes. A good stew reminds me of my childhood as my lovely little Nan used to make the best beef stews with dumplings and all the trimmings. Slow cookers are fantastic aren’t they? You can create so many versatile dishes with minimal effort, my kind of cooking. I love loading the crock pot up in the morning, setting the heat, popping the…
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Weekend Adventures: Minehead, Ice Creams, Vivary Park & Family Time
Back with a Weekend Adventures post, something I have not published in such a long time. This post was actually from back in June when we were still social distancing and establishments were not fully open. I thought it would be fun to document and look back on. Saturday 13th June It was a slow start to the weekend which is just what we all needed. It was Charlie’s first week back to school, Amelie was still home learning. Charlie had a brilliant week, there was only 7 children in his class so he had lots of fun. As the weather was a little on the dull side I thought…
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What I’ve Been Wearing: Lockdown Edition
I love these What I’ve Been Wearing posts but haven’t actually published one in months. Just a little side note, this post was written in June during the lockdown days. All of the outfits can be adapted for any season just by adding tights and a chunky knit. OUTFITS The trusty old Primark pinafore and vest top that was on repeat last summer, a favourite outfit of mine and super cute with flip flops and a straw bag. I wear this pinafore during the Autumn/Winter months with either a striped long sleeve top or roll neck, boots and tights – perfect for those cold crisp days and fab for layering.…
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Dry June: 30 Days Sober #sobercurious
You read it right, Dry June – 30 days sober! I am writing this post on 1st July after completing my mission to not drink any alcohol for the whole of June. Why did I decide June was the month to embark on a zero alcohol period? Well, this year hasn’t been the best (for anyone). It started well for me, I spent 3 weeks not drinking then my birthday rolled round towards the end of January. So I had a few glasses of wine, this then turned back into bad habits of boredom drinking at the weekends. I did have a few more spells of going vino free but…
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Radio Silence: Life & Blogging
Hi, how are you all doing (possibly a silly question)? I just wanted to pop a quick post up just to say hello really and check in. What a crazy few months it has been, life really has been full of ups and downs. Lockdown was mental, intense, full of emotion and now things are easing into a new normal we are entering a whole new anxious phase. Life as we know it has changed for the foreseeable, lots has happened in our household and we are all still getting used to our daily routine. I have decided to take a long break from blogging over the summer months. Things…
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Father’s Day: Lockdown Gift Ideas
Father’s Day – a tricky one for me and I feel a little bit of a fraud writing a post suggesting gifts for Dads. Why? Well, I didn’t have a Dad growing up, it was my Sister, my Mum and me. So I really do not know what having that Father figure in your life is all about. What I will say is, I had the BEST Mum in the world to have brought my sister and me up as a single parent. She was both Mum and Dad, I do send her a text every year saying “Happy Father’s Day!”. There was only one thing I wanted when I…
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Gin O’Clock: Gins I’m Loving
I remember the first time I tried gin – it did not end well. I didn’t touch it again for around 10 years, a little older and a little wiser I have finally found my tipple. It is no lie, I love an ice cold glass of gin on a hot summers day, or even when cooking the dinner after a stressful day being mum. Over the years I’ve tried a fair few gins and have become quite fond of certain brands, I know what I like and what agrees with me (within reason of course). I don’t know what it is though, gin always tastes so much better when…
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My Top 5 Favourite Cleaning Products
Cleaning and hinching is part of my daily life and even more so now we are in the middle of beating Covid-19. I am a germaphobe who loves nothing more than deep cleaning the house from top to bottom, getting in all the nooks and crannies to be left with a fresh smelling home. Being completely honest, I have really struggled with keeping on top of the housework whilst the children have been at home both physically and actually having the motivation to do it. I hoover 3 times a day, do about 5 sink loads of dishes, am forever cleaning bathrooms, picking up after everyone etc. I don’t mind…
