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You may have seen on social media that I’m now a cheer mum. Isla threw herself into it with real enthusiasm. She’s taken part in dance and cheerleading competitions and …

Over the Easter weekend we turned the dining room into a pretend restaurant for the kids — Daddy was the chef and I played the waitress. It was a huge …

LEGO is a firm favourite in our house — it’s one hobby I still enjoy as an adult that I loved as a child (apart from staging pretend restaurants). Over …

Welcome to the August 2020 photo challenge, and thank you to everyone who joined in July. Last month’s photos were wonderful — bright blue skies, big fluffy clouds and plenty …

Chatsworth Estate is one of those places that never seems to lose its magic, tucked away in the Peak District. We had no set route; we let the day unfold, …

Chatsworth Estate feels timeless, tucked away in the Peak District. We didn’t set a strict route — we simply let the day take us, wandering through gardens, open parkland and …

While we’re still in the Easter holidays, here’s a simple idea to keep kids entertained: a home-learning egg hunt. Prizes can be anything from sweets to tokens for extra tablet …

In January 2021 the dreaded news came: schools were closing to all students. I can cope with most restrictions, but closing schools broke my heart. The children were so upset …

We began at Scarthin Books in Cromford, a delightfully quirky shop that feels like a real find. It’s the perfect place to start a slow, meandering walk — you already …

Has May flown by for anyone else? I’m already looking forward to summer and what June will bring. Here’s a little roundup of my favourite photos from everyone who took …