Kite Flying at Scarborough Castle
This bank holiday weekend we decided to try our hand at a spot of kite flying at the Kite Festival…
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20 Uses for Coconut Oil
My daughter first brought coconut oil into our home some year ago to treat her oily skin. Since then we…
Family Fun at Lancaster Park and Animal Farm
Lancaster Park and Animal Farm in Chadderton, Oldham is literally down the road from my home. We make frequent trips…
A Grand Weekend at the Cumbria Grand Hotel
This weekend we celebrated Brian’s 48th birthday as well as our 12 year anniversary. With the rare luxury of a…
Our Family Visit to Leeds Armouries
Leeds Armouries, a family favourite day out of ours. We have been to this wonderful place countless times over the…
10 Tips: Dealing with Exam Stress
I have a wealth of experience in this field, having sat innumerable exams throughout my education. From SATS, GCSEs, A…
Family Visit to Jorvik Viking Centre
Góðan daginn is a phrase you would have heard echoing through the streets of York some 1,200 years ago as…
Painted rocks – the New Fun Family Craze
Last week I was catching up with a friend of mine and we were making plans with our children for…
Product Review – Superdrug Colourfix
I found my first grey hair at the young age of 14, and ever since, those nasty little wirey hairs…
Brougham Castle
Making the most of our English Heritage membership, we visited Brougham Castle. I must admit, this particular castle was unknown…