What we got up to in Oxfordshire

First and foremost, we go to Oxford to visit our family so it’s not really a tourist-y trip for us; the main goal of the week is to spend time with Kris’ parents and sister, and our nephew. Usually, we’re there over a week that covers three family birthdays. Now that Nathan’s starting school we… View Post

A family day at the Cotswold Wildlife Park

After many years of visiting our family in the Oxford countryside, last week we finally visited the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. It was a great day out for all the family, including my sister-in-law and our fifteen-year-old nephew. We arrived in separate cars at 10.20am, about twenty minutes after opening time. Parking was fine… View Post

The Big 4-0

They say life begins at forty, and I’d be inclined to agree with them. I have no complaints at all and I know that makes me very lucky; my good fortune is not lost on me, and I’m grateful every day for this lovely life I have. More so now than ever. I won’t make… View Post

Safe cycling for your little ones

If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know that I bought myself a new bike in the summer, a classic bike that gets me from A to B in style – which of course meant I had to treat myself to an equally as cute helmet. Initially I chose Thousand for their stylish designs, but… View Post

Christmas traditions – shopping for our Christmas tree

Does your family have any Christmas traditions? As a child I can remember how, every year, my granny would make Christmas cake. We all lived together, and she, my mum, and I would each stir the cake batter before she transferred it from her bowl to the tin. The smell of cinnamon and cloves was… View Post