Thrifty ways to save money on travel (& how to spend less while you’re away)

April 29, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

“But travelling is expensive” is the usual response when thrifty people chose to push back another trip of a lifetime. However, just like shopping for bargain fashion finds, DIYing storage solutions or upcycling charity shop finds for a home office – there ARE ways to make travel accessible, cheaper and, most importantly, thrifty…

Planning a holiday at Christmas? 4 ideas for your festive getaway

December 1, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

If you’re thinking of taking a break over the festive season, I’ve come up with some ideas for a Christmas getaway that you’ll never forget…

Beach essentials for a fun (and free!) family day out at the seaside

May 1, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

If you’re planning a holiday or a day out at the beach this summer, there are a few essentials you’ll need to make the day as comfortable (and fun!) as possible…

Create a holiday-home inspired interior fit for a staycation

May 4, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

This little run of bank holiday weekends has got me thinking about the summer holidays – has it been the same for you too? If so, I thought I’d share a little staycation inspiration with you this week! I’d love to help you enjoy a holiday in your own home – after all, that’s what […]

Tuesday Shoesday – Our his ‘n’ hers walking shoes

February 14, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Hubby and I celebrated a day early because it was a really sunny day yesterday and we wanted to take advantage of the lovely weather and go for a walk. So we bundled up with our coats, scarves and gloves (it might have been sunny, but it was still a little nippy!) and headed […]

My little vintage caravan – Making the bed

January 30, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Remember when I got my caravan on the road again last year? I’d imagined that my caravan would never move again (which was okay with me, as I was using it as my sewing and writing workshop) so you can can imagine how excited I was to see those wheels turning again. It was towed with […]

No wifi for the weekend

December 12, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

When was the last time that you went offline? For me, it’s probably been years. Ever since I got my first smart phone I’ve not had a day away from the internet. Well, when you’re carrying a computer in your pocket at all times, and your job is based online, and your friends contact you via […]

FriYAY recipe: Layered picnic rolls three ways – Mediterranean, Tex Mex & Classic

August 19, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

Today’s recipe is ideal for this time of year. It’s a picnic dish that can be taken out on bike rides or to the beach during the summer holidays and each mouthful is a tasty combination of Mediterranean flavours. My picnic roll recipe is a handy option because it packs all the filling inside crusty […]

My summer so far…

August 17, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

It’s only half way through the school holidays and I’ve already been having a wonderful summer break. I’ve been on a few day trips, I’ve visited a handful of places and got a few of my “to-do’s” done. If you’re wondering what I’ve been up to, here’s the goss…I went to the seaside. During the very […]

4 low-cost rainy day activities for the summer holidays

July 28, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

After waiting all year for the summer holidays to arrive, it’s unfortunate when the weather forecast looks gloomy. Even though we’ve been having lovely sunny days here recently, it’s almost inevitable that a couple of days will be drizzly during the long summer break. So what can you do with the kids when they’re stuck […]

Spend the Summer in Suffolk – 5 things to see & do

July 4, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

If you’re keen to get out and enjoy the sunshine this summer, I’ve come up with a list of days out and fabulous events that you can enjoy in Suffolk. It’s a great county to visit (with plenty of gorgeous places to stay!) and it doesn’t get too busy on the roads during the summer […]

The school summer holidays are here!

July 24, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

Finally it’s the end of term and 6 weeks of the school summer holidays are stretching out in front of me. I can’t wait to take a bit of time off to spend with my family and friends and we’ve already got lots of fun activities pencilled in on the calendar. Tickets have been bought, […]

Summer Holiday update – lovely seaside snaps

May 28, 2012.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Here’s a few snapshots of my lovely staycation holiday in sunny East Anglia: We had a great time walking the coast, photographing beach huts, playing in cheesy seaside arcades, bowling and eating lots of lovely treats! And we were very lucky that the sun shone and that hubby won at Bingo! Great fun and our […]