Review: The Red Lion Stoke Green: taste tested by a dairy free, a gluten free and a vegetarian.
There is a pub on the way to Wexham Park hospital that we have driven past many a time. And every time I’ve said something along the lines of ‘Ooh that looks lovely, we should go one day.’ Except I’ve never been! Something to do with having two small children and it...
Review: Coppa Club comes to Maidenhead
Sometimes the simplest things can create the most excitement and enjoyment, and the arrival of Coppa Club to Maidenhead in late 2018 was one of those events that got everyone talking. On the day it opened I went in and took a short video as I walked around which has...
Eco friendly toys for the internet generation.
When did buying a new toy for a child become so complicated? These days traditional toy stores are in decline and we have an abundance of choice at the swipe or click of a button from our smartphones and computers. Big plastic toys are cheaper than ever and TV and...
8 brilliant books to inspire a 5 year old feminist.
I’ve been on a quest over the last few months to find some bedtime reading books that are a break from the usual narrative of princesses marrying a prince and living happily ever after. The word ‘feminist’ seems to spark all sorts of debates amongst men...
The ultimate London hotel for £58 a night?
Although in Maidenhead we are very close to London, sometimes being able to stay overnight makes a theatre trip or birthday treat that little bit more special. I stayed at the Qbic London city hotel last year and can confirm that not only is it London’s Greenest...
McDonald’s and me: the future is digital
The subject of fast food and McDonald’s can be quite a divisive thing amongst mums. I will always remember broaching the subject with a new NCT friend of mine when my daughter was a babe in arms. Asking my new mum-friend whether we should go for a Maccy D’s felt...
A non-gardener’s guide to visiting the Chelsea Flower Show
When I was younger, the ultimate torture that my mum could inflict was to make me watch Gardener’s World. It was just soooo boring! And to be fair, despite now being a homeowner with a decent sized garden, I’m still not really that interested in flowers and plants. I...
Should you buy a mirrorless camera? The Fuji XT2 reviewed
Lots of people ask me about which camera they should buy and people are often curious about which camera I use for the photography on the blog so I thought it was time to share a few secrets. My husband always teases me that I can babble endlessly about cameras and...
Cuddles, tickles, laughs and giggles: the unexpected truth of a career in childcare.
Looking after little ones can be exhausting. Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, they each have their challenges. I work four days a week in an office, and when I leave at 5.30pm on Thursday for my ‘day off’ which involves looking after my toddler-sized little boy, I...About Me
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