It’s September and that means it’s now acceptable to mention the C-word, right? Well for me a complete Christmas fanatic who has had to bite her tongue for the last 9 months it is! I’ve been so excited to share today’s post and tell you all about a Christmas event we have been invited to… Continue reading Christmas: The Snowman Tour 2018
Category: Days Out, Events & Holiday’s
5 Reasons To Holiday At Haven
When I was young we didn’t have many family holiday’s making those that we did have even more special. The holiday that holds the fondest memories is the trip we made to Haven Holiday’s Primrose Valley site when I was a ‘tween’, I had an amazing time! Once I had my own children I knew… Continue reading 5 Reasons To Holiday At Haven
Review: FriendsFest 2018
Back in the 90’s my Friday Evening plans consisted of a large bowl of Haagen Dazs and a date with six New York singleton’s. Week in, week out, I ensured my diary remained clear so that I could be comfortably ensconced on the sofa and tuned into Friends on Channel 4, heaven forbid I should… Continue reading Review: FriendsFest 2018
Top 3 Holiday Destinations To Revisit
Despite only recently returning from a holiday it doesn’t stop me dreaming about packing my case and heading off to warmer shores again! I’m sure I can’t be the only person who returns from a holiday wishing it had lasted longer with a list of places I would still have liked to have explored. In… Continue reading Top 3 Holiday Destinations To Revisit
Hand Luggage Essentials
This time last week I was jetting off to Mallorca for a few sun-soaked days to celebrate my friends 40th Birthday. As holidays have a habit of doing my time flew past and before I knew it I was back home with my ‘Mummy Hat’ firmly on my head and reality hitting me square between… Continue reading Hand Luggage Essentials
RaverTots Review: Big Raves For Little People
I’m sure you’ll agree how incredibly rare it is for us experience anything other than rain on a British Bank holiday. Therefore, you may ask why I found myself eagerly waiting to spend the afternoon inside the Student Union bar at Newcastle University on one of the hottest days of the year so far? The… Continue reading RaverTots Review: Big Raves For Little People
Review: Interactive Introverts Dan & Phil 2018 World Tour
I have never felt older than I did when late last year the girls asked if I could buy them tickets to see Dan and Phil as part of their Christmas present, my first question was “Who the hell are Dan and Phil?”. After a short masterclass from the girls I wasn’t much wiser, to… Continue reading Review: Interactive Introverts Dan & Phil 2018 World Tour
Days Out: Aira Force Waterfall Walk, Ullswater
I believe my home county of Cumbria is one of the most beautiful places to live and since the Lake District was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status back in July last year, joining such places as the Taj Mahal and the Grand Canyon, it seems that I’m not the only one who thinks so. Cumbria… Continue reading Days Out: Aira Force Waterfall Walk, Ullswater
Days Out: New Lanark Mills World Heritage Site, Scotland
New Lanark is an 18th Century mill village situated less than an hours drive from the Scottish cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Built alongside the picturesque River Clyde it’s one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, boasting a popular visitor attraction and much more besides. It’s history is widely known thanks to the revolutionary… Continue reading Days Out: New Lanark Mills World Heritage Site, Scotland
Family Fun at Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle
Carlisle is steeped in history and in the heart of this Border City is where Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery can be found. Sitting directly opposite Carlisle Castle this award-winning visitor attraction is the perfect day out for the whole family. Having been named large visitor attraction of the year by the Cumbria Tourist… Continue reading Family Fun at Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle
