A departure from the usual with a special guest contributor – my lovely Alexander has written a review of this amazingly professional, tuneful, witty production of The Reluctant Dragon. Enjoyed by adults and children, alike our hats off to the absolutely fantastic cast who didn’t wane one bit, on the hottest days of year, performing tirelessly in the blazing sunshine. A must see! The venue, Stephens House & Gardens is a gem, hidden in Finchley N3; a wonderful cafe, year round activities for all the family and parking on site! Continue Reading

We are heading home from Sardinia. Half-term week, 7 days of bliss in true paradise at the Hotel Valle dell’ Erica. This family holiday passed by in a flash.  A testament to where we were. For the first time in ages, taking the family to a hotel catering to our every need really felt like a holiday from the minute we arrived. I normally take a day or two to acclimatise to any new environment. The critic in me finds little niggles that I need to let go of before settling in but here I just couldn’t find anything. Continue Reading

Sharing a bedroom. Bunk beds for kids and how well it works.

When it comes to clothes, I’m a sucker for Mothercare. Cheap, great quality and a brilliant array of ranges to suit every taste, from the simple timeless to the funky 70’s styles and colour pop of Jools Oliver’s Little Bird collection. Every season I stock up on a selection for my little ones. Now, as Gabey is a toddler, I dabble in a bit of matchy-matchy dressing and put both boys in the same outfits. Continue Reading