Life
For the days in between big adventures there are still small, magic adventures to be had.
What to do if you are flooded
Been there, done that, lost the tshirt You may be wondering what to do if you have been flooded. Us too. It sucks. I’m sorry. Here are my top tips for what to do if you have been flooded What…
How to get in the mood for St Valentines Day
How to feel in the mood to romanticize your life! Whether you are in a couple or single the modern tradition of St Valentine’s day puts a lot of pressure on one single evening. But perhaps a different way to…
Flooding in Lincolnshire from Storm Babet
A flood diary A flood, 3 people, 3 dogs and many storms what could go wrong? In mid October 2023 the UK faced a battering from Storm Babet. Causing extensive damage but particularly in Lincolnshire where there was widespread flooding.…
New Year, Same you-Resolutions for 2025
Mindful, Simple and Healthy Resolution Ideas New Year’s Resolutions. Something people either love or loathe. I love new starts and starting afresh! That first page in a new notebook or school book. A new school year with a new pencil…
How to feel in the Christmas spirit fast!
It’s that time of year again to get in the Christmas spirit and the festive feel of things! Somehow December is upon us and I don’t know about you but I don’t feel Christmassy at all yet! So I wrote…
When are the 12 Days of Christmas?
When are the 12 days of Christmas and what do they celebrate? When are the 12 days of Christmas and why? They aren’t when you probably think or celebrate. In fact these traditional celebration days begin on Christmas Day rather…
Bells Pumpkin Patch
A child free visit to Bell’s Pumpkin Patch, Boston Bell’s Pumpkin Patch is an evergrowing Halloween experience based in Bells Garden Centre near Boston, Lincolnshire. Autumn isn’t my favourite time of year but Halloween helps make the season bareable. Back…
Get in the ‘Spirit’ at Bells Pumpkin Patch
It’s almost Halloween which means Bell’s Pumpkin Patch is almost open! Bell’s Pumpkin Patch, situated inside Bells Gardening Outlet in Benington near Boston, is fastbecoming an institution of Autumn and Halloween in Lincolnshire. Last year I was lucky enough to…
A trip to Bodmin’s Cinema
Places to visit in Cornwall Bodmin’s Cinema, known as Capitol Cinema Bodmin is part of the Merlin cinema chain and opened in 2019. Originally written in July 2019, Updated April 2024 We recently took the opportunity to visit Bodmin’s new…
Why I can’t bring myself to watch Mr Bates vs the Post Office
The Horizon Scandal What it was really like to work for the Post Office with a faulty Horizon system. Purchasing a Post Office I purchased a shop and tearoom towards the end of 2016 with my family. Included was a…
