“Mummy, you can’t go out to work,” my daughters cried in horror, “We need you!” So began a recent conversation with my children, aged 8 and 5, when I tentatively suggested that I might have to go out to work … Continue reading
Join us for a monster party at Lord Vampyre’s spooky new Haunted House, celebrating his arrival in the LEGOLAND® neighbourhood. Fun for the whole family, he’ll turn the house upside down! To celebrate, we’ve got not 1… but 2 awesome … Continue reading
This weekend my husband and I will be child-free, and we cannot wait! Our date nights are few and far between, and it can take months to arrange a social event where we need babysitters and a dog sitter. Fortunately, … Continue reading
My parents are growing older, and I have friends who are grieving for the loss of their parents. Death is suddenly at the forefront of my mind, but not in a frightening way. It is something I must face up … Continue reading
This is the time of year when we like to make lists and plans for the months ahead. You know the kind of thing: alongside New Year’s resolutions, we plan to be more eco-friendly, spend more time with friends and … Continue reading
This is the time of year when the world tells us that we must detox our bodies, refresh our minds, and do a million and one activities to care for ourselves. You know what I’m talking about: Dry January (no … Continue reading
Hello! Are you back to school and work today after a nice Christmas holiday? Perhaps you continued to work all through Christmas, so nothing is different. Perhaps you have an extra day off and don’t return to school until tomorrow. … Continue reading
Happy New Year! I know you might by wondering why I ask such a strange question in the title, but I have a point, and here it is: are you still searching for The One? Or maybe just The One … Continue reading
Hello there, how are your festivities going? We enjoyed a lovely, relaxed Christmas and Boxing Day at home, and this year it is all about the crafty gifts. I received a new mindfulness colouring book and a set of pencils, … Continue reading
Are you planning your summer holiday for 2019? Have you ever stayed in a caravan in the UK? I grew up with caravan holidays, and there are so many happy memories from my childhood. Back then we used to stay … Continue reading
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