Sometimes, the call of the great outdoors is just too strong. And what better way to spend time with your family, friends or enjoy your own company than hiking and camping in the wilderness. Depending on your experience in the
This year I’ve been determined to spend more time out in our garden with the kids. We haven’t done much with it, but we have tried to make it bee and bird friendly, and this year I’ve grown some herbs,
As you may recall from my preview to Timber Festival, we were all very excited about spending the weekend at the festival this year. Last year I had been heavily pregnant, and so we opted for a day ticket, but
If you think of unforgettable wildlife holidays across the world, there are some experiences that spring instantly to mind, like a safari in Africa, or spotting orang -utans in Borneo or lemurs in Madagascar. However, we are fortunate in the
Last year we were invited along for the inaugural Timber Festival held in the National Forest near Ashby de la Zouch. We were offered weekend tickets, but as I was 36 weeks pregnant and it was sooooooooooo hot (really really
You might not think it to look at me, but I actually used to be quite good at running. Despite my complete lack of coordination, and my dismal record in sport, I used to run about 25 kilometres a week.
One of the many benefits of moving house last year is that we now have a much bigger garden. Not only that, but our garden is absolutely teeming with birds! We only moved to the next street, yet our old
You’ll always remember your first camping experience. Rising and retreating with the sun, the sound of zips at all hours, and being at one with nature. All these moments are made possible with the right tent, and you can be
We don’t watch a lot of television in our house, but what we do watch is a lot of YouTube. To be precise, a lot of outdoor YouTube channels (and terrible parking/driving, children playing with toys and 80’s cartoons, but
Well, it’s been a strange year. The first half of the year was taken up with selling our old house, buying a new one and moving, and all the stress that entails. The second half of the year was taken
