Our Little Rupert’s Turned Two Years Old

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

Over the weekend our little man turned two years old……..TWO! Those two years have literally flown by in a happy blur of love, laughter and a lack of sleep. To celebrate Rupert turning two years

A Fish & Chip Supper at the Seaside and Rupert’s First Time in the Sea

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021

Last night along with our good friends and Rupert’s godparents Jill and Paul, as well as our pack of dogs we visited the seaside. I had packed some gin for Jill and I and beers

Our Second Wedding Anniversary

June 2, 2021June 3, 2021

A good number of years ago, Chris and I vowed never to venture out again on a bank holiday after a very unsuccessful trip out. A few years down the line, we ended up picking

An Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt in the Garden

April 4, 2021April 5, 2021

While Rupert was was taking an afternoon nap yesterday, I made my way out in to the garden to set up an eggcellent Easter egg hunt for when he woke up. It turned out to

Mothers Day Gifts Ideas

March 2, 2021April 5, 2021

More often than not, my own Mother and I spend Mothers Day outside, either riding our horses or walking our dogs, therefore for us there may be little change as to how we may spend

Sandy Paws, a Sea Breeze and Sand Dunes

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020

Yesterday early evening we decided to take a chance with the temperamental weather we had throughout the day, skip the bedtime routine, pack up the car and make our way down to the Sussex Coast.

Before Rupert’s arrival (Birth Story HERE), I had never considered babywearing as a “thing”. I somewhat naively just assumed it would be practical to have a carrier for walking the dogs. It had therefore not

Pregnancy

Luxury Lavender Bath Blend

January 24, 2020March 31, 2020

Since the start of my second trimester of pregnancy I’ve been using essential lavender oil to act as an anchor to trigger relaxation and confidence. If you have followed the blog for a while you

Cottage Life

Slow Cooker Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine

December 24, 2019March 31, 2020

Just a short post today for those who are looking for an alternative to the booze this Christmas. On cold December nights there is nothing that I enjoy more than snuggling down on the sofa

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