In a bun dance

If I'm going to get something, I usually get it in spades - luck (both kinds), children, clutter, dirty laundry, bright ideas, daft ideas...

You are here: Home / Blog

Top Tips for Winter Travel

By

Although travel and holidays are more commonly referred to as being summer activities, why shouldn’t you have the freedom to get out, see the sights and explore the world whenever you like? Of course, this doesn’t just mean going on grand road trips and jetting off to exotic destinations. Sometimes, just a walk around a […]

The Hole in Time by Boy One

By

To avoid sorting out actual cupboards, I’ve been ratching through the blog back issues. I came across this gem from 2010 – a short story by my eldest son.   A short story. Once upon a time there was a poor monkey called Manny who had a friend called Sid, who was really stupid. One […]

Be like Jon Snow – get ready for winter

By

He was right – winter is coming. In fact, it snowed today so, officially, winter is here. I love a bit of winter – cold enough to get snuggly under lots of layers, to light fires and to embrace mulled wine. I also quite like to be organised for winter. Look around, you’ll see a […]

What do you say to a child about heaven?

By

An old post, but worth another outing… “What does heaven look like?” asked Boy Three from the back seat of the car after he finished stuffing his face with the day’s nursery baking. He’s supposed to take it home for after supper but it rarely makes it as far as the main road.  “Erm,” I […]

What do you wear for a wedding in a different culture?

By

Once the excitement of receiving a wedding invitation has worn off, it’s time to start planning your outfit. Choosing a guest outfit for a wedding in the UK is hard enough, but what about if you’ve been invited to a wedding of a different culture? Together with Charles Tyrwhitt, retailers of timeless menswear, we look […]

An open letter to new bloggers…

By

Dear Newish Blogger, Hello and welcome. Congratulations on your new blog – or even your new resolution to start a blog. You are in for a treat. It will enrich your life in more ways than you can think of. I’m moved, though, to write to you because I’ve been blogging for a very, very […]

England’s best Christmas markets

By

More and more these days, Christmas isn’t Christmas until you attend some markets, although sometimes it can be a struggle to find the best ones. With the help of Stagecoach, who offer cheap bus fares, we look to find some of the most Christmassy markets in Britain. Remember to wrap up warm when venturing out […]

When your name really determines what you earn

By

A press release flooded in today. It says that a baby’s name will predict how much they are likely to earn in their working life. Apparently, Lily and Oscar are the highest earners of their gender. See the image from theknowledgeacademy.com for more. The stats came from information from more than half a million CVs […]