I always feel a little bit sad at this time of year, saying goodbye to the summer holidays. It was my 10th summer holidays since the kids started school, and they are definitely getting easier. … Continue reading
Tracey Williams
Little Loves – Tube maps, Horrible Histories and mud
We seem to have done so much over the last week. We have been on our first overnight trip to London, plus swimming and meals out with the kids. I met friends for a curry, and husband and I managed a night out on Saturday with our good friends.… Continue reading
Film Memorabilia, food and lots of fun at Planet Hollywood
Having a teenager who is burger and film mad, Planet Hollywood was top of our list for visiting during our recent trip to London. We wanted somewhere that not only served delicious food, but a restaurant that offered something unique and quirky, and Planet Hollywood looked as if it would tick all the boxes.… Continue reading
Disney Parks around the world – which one would you visit ?
As we have visited Walt Disney World (WDW) in Florida 3 times, I often get asked which Disney Park is our favourite. Florida has 4 resort parks, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios, and each park offers different experiences.… Continue reading
Little Loves – Turning 14, Pottery Painting and Rock Chick Fashion
Another fortnight has passed by since I joined in with the little loves linky, and I am now a mum of a 14 year old. I have successfully got though the first year of parenting a teen, relatively unscathed.… Continue reading
Summer holiday fun at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Since February the 10 year old has been desperate to visit Blackpool Pleasure Beach again, and the other weekend we planned our trip. Visiting on a Saturday during the summer holidays we knew it would be busy, and my theme park loving husband had the day planned out.… Continue reading
Little Loves – London Trip Planning, Rollercoasters and Shed of the Year
We were away last weekend and I didn’t get the chance to link up with Little Loves. So this is a look back at our past fortnight, which of course has been all about the summer holidays.… Continue reading
Enjoying family time at Toby Carvery
With a teenager in the house, I know fully well that being together as a family is on borrowed time. When you are nearly 14, family time comes way down the list behind gaming, social media and playing football with your mates.… Continue reading
Little Loves – Heatwave, Schools Out and Toby Carvery
I missed joining in with Little Loves last week, and what a fortnight it has been. The teen has already enjoyed a full week off school, the whole country has basked in the heatwave and we can finally say hello summer holidays.… Continue reading
The Summer Holidays 2016 – Bring it on
Below is a post I wrote this time last year as we were about to embrace the 2015 summer holidays. Fast forward a year and here we are again, on the brink of another 7 weeks of the kids being off.… Continue reading