Ruislip lido, railway & woods (social distancing edition)

Onwards with our social distancing versions of days out with the kids. Last week I took Biggie, Middlie and Littlie to Ruislip and we had a fantastic, muddy time in wet weather. Since the crazy crowds after lockdown eased, Ruislip lido (beach) has been closed, which includes the playground. However the miniature railway is running …

A countryside walk in London

It’s lovely when you start the day with only a vague plan, and then it turns into an unexpected, memory-making day you never expected. In one of our last trips of the Summer, we met up with some friends at Brent Lodge Park, which turned into a beautiful countryside walk in the middle of London …

Appreciate the little things

It doesn’t take a lot to appreciate the little things in life, but you have to be aware enough to recognise the moment. I took Littlie out for his first proper ‘outdoor walk’ this week. I had initially planned to take him to the playground, but after 20 minutes in the sun on an unexpectedly …

I’m not perfect: I’m taking a duvet day

One of the most difficult things about being a stay at home mum is that you can’t take an unscheduled day off. If you’re sick or tired you still have to look after the kids, no matter how much you want to close the curtains and curl up into bed. Influencing social media, one post …

Day out in Kew Gardens

Just had a lovely day at Kew Gardens with the kiddies (thank you to my friends with membership who got me in for free!). I was excited to see the new kids play area… I had been slightly put off by the booking system which seemed like a bit of hassle, but as it turns …