How to Survive and Thrive at a Conference
I attended my first Academic Conference when I began my PhD back in 2010. Academics attend a conference for a…
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Close Encounters: A Visit to Longleat Safari Park
If there is any place in the UK that truly is a family attraction, it is Longleat Safari Park. This…
Wickford & Co Candles
Cost: £2.99 I have always been a fan of the Yankee Candle. I have jars of them all over my…
A simple yummy cheesecake recipe
I love making this simple yummy cheesecake recipe with both of my children – it gets them into the kitchen…
Family Road Trip on a Budget
It might not seem the most sensible thing to do with a teen and a toddler, but we quite often…
A Family Visit to Old Wardour Castle
On our family road trip to Wiltshire last month, we had a few spare hours and were armed with a…
Lellalee’s Jacket Pies
Here’s one of my family’s favourite meals we affectionately dubbed ‘Lellalee’s Jacket Pies’. I tend to make this once a…
What are Orbs?
Of all of the hotly debated evidence of paranormal activity, orbs are one of the most contested. I have seen…
10 Facts you Probably Didn’t Know About The Normans
Here’s a collection of facts that you may or may not already know about a fascinating bunch of people known…