Easter
Every year I organise an Easter egg hunt for the girls in the woods. We drive up to the common and I 'hop' (see what…
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Themed teas
Beauty and the Beast treats
We've all been waiting for the release of the Beauty and this Beast film for a good while. Haven't we? Who's excited? It's time! If…
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St Patrick’s Day ‘Leprechaun’ spinach pancakes
If you promise not to tell the eldest that these pancakes contain spinach, then I'll share a recipe with you. Deal? My humblest thanks. American pancakes…
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Swimming lesson treats: swim like a fish!
Hands up if you dislike the weekly trudge to the leisure centre for your child's swimming lessons? Hot, stuffy, crowded changing rooms? What joy! Why…
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Chinese New Year: Year of the Rooster (2017)
Good fortune to all celebrating Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rooster. Apparently the eldest is a 'Rooster' so 2017 is…
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An ‘Arctic’ themed tea party
There's something quite wonderful about the first flurries of snow. Excitement levels sore for the kids (and Big Kids amongst us) and seeing them as…
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It’s panto time! Cinderella
I promised last week that I would share some ideas for a Cinderella themed treat table to enjoy at home before you head off to panto…
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It’s panto time! Jack and the Beanstalk
Panto season has begun and it's certainly one of the highlights of our Christmas. We visit Windsor Theatre Royal every year. It never disappoints and…
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Hot chocolate bar
Our town Christmas lights are being switched on next week. It's an excuse to have a small gathering with some friends, don Christmas jumpers and…
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A letter from The Palace (& other royal shenanigans)
Every now and then I dust down the Union Jack partyware, roll out the bunting and channel my inner Royalist. Yes indeed. We're quite partial to…
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