I was recently the guest of Tots100 at River Cottage in Devon, a cottage known across the land for it's beautiful homegrown locally sourced produce. Set in 100 acres of uneven and tricky land on a hill outside Axminster, the farm is accessed via a gloriously bumpy tractor ride, which wends it's way downhill depositing a slightly shaken version of yourself in front of an apple tree.From there we meandered down to a yurt tucked into a grassy … [Read more...]
National Women in Engineering Day Panel
I dropped Biology as soon as I was able. I did very well at Chemistry and Physics at GCSE but never considered taking them further and certainly never considered any kind of engineering-based degree as, by then, my subject choices were not compatible. Yet in day to day life I feel I spend my time waiting for a plumber to have availability or, as with this week, chasing round to find a boiler expert who can restore the hot water to a house … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Win- Tips for working with Brands
Whilst at BritMums Live 2015, I was restricted to room one by the awesome power that comes with being a room moderator. But I still got to attend some of the weekend's best sessions from one of the best seats in the house. Also, they gave me a microphone. One such session was Brands and Blogging, featuring Britmums' founders Jen and Susanna, Jugglemum Nadine, Marianne from Mari's World and Clare Candler, Head of Packaged Goods and Marketing to … [Read more...]
Days Out with Kids: Drusilla’s Park, Sussex
Dimples knew immediately that she wasn't going on the school trip. She was so ill she didn't even cry. So whilst her school class went to Drusilla's Park, Sussex - a trip she had looked forward to all term- she lay on the sofa, alternately sleeping and being sick. I was heartbroken. And then, a few days later, I received an email inviting me to a Drusilla's Park Press Day- to celebrate Drusilla's 90th birthday- in the Easter holidays and was … [Read more...]
Family Travel: Camping Pods at Port Lympne
I have always held a picture in my head of what it must be like to camp in the wilderness and awake to the sounds of Big Cats calling to one another. As it turns out I didn't even have to get on a plane to experience it, for Port Lympne have brought Kenya to Kent. And earlier this month they launched their Pinewood Camping Pods, allowing families to come to the Port Lympne Park and sleep next door to the animals usually found on reserves … [Read more...]
A little Nutmeg makes clothing children easier
As a brand Morrisons prides itself on making your money go further. Never has that been more evident than in the Nutmeg children's clothing range, which I got to look at earlier this month. And with prices starting at £2.50 for a basic t-shirt it's very affordable design. A little Nutmeg makes clothing children easier! Whilst the clothing may be available at a budget-friendly price point, there's no skimping on quality. Katy and her team … [Read more...]
The chic alternative to Afternoon Tea, Millennium-style
If you want an alternative to the sweet-treat-and-cucumber-sandwiches afternoon tea that we Britons hold so close in our hearts, then make your way to Millennium Hotel Knightsbridge next time you are in London for the chic alternative to Afternoon Tea. For on Sloane Street, between the hallowed six floors of Peter Jones and the iconic floors of Harrods, lies an unexpected afternoon treat: Dim Sum afternoon tea. And it really does hit … [Read more...]
