Last year, my daughter studied Mary Anning in school and was totally inspired by her story. She was fascinated by fossils and ever since she has been desperate to visit Mary’s hometown and go fossil hunting in Lyme Regis and Charmouth…
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We love a sculpture trail and over the last few years, we have had some of our best ever days out as a family hunting for colourful sculptures in different locations. It is a brilliant day out (or days depending…
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It’s that time of year again with grey and chilly days. Dark mornings, dark evenings and getting back into a routine after the Christmas break. Christmas seems like weeks ago already and with it, has gone its glitter and sparkle…
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When the teen started middle school three years ago, he came home excitedly one day clutching a letter about a sports tour school trip to Spain. It was a rugby and netball tour which wasn’t going to take place until…
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I don’t believe it! Don’t panic, I’m not turning into Victor Meldrew but I actually don’t believe it. How is the beginning of the second week back to school? There I was merrily sailing through the school holidays, making the…
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There is a new love in my life. It has charm, beauty, colour and all of the things that I need. Satisfying, refreshing, exhilarating are just a few of the words I would use to describe it. Tenby. Nestled on…
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Picture the scene. All of the people are leaving the park. The rides have all ground to a halt for the evening. The sun is shining and it is just you and your VIP Coaster Climb host wandering to your…
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Are you a seasoned camper? Can you wield your tent pegs and guy ropes with ease? Or are you a little bit wary of the whole ‘great outdoors’ experience? I am going to quietly raise my hand at the last question….
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We went to Thorpe Park this weekend and it was the first visit of the year for us. Our cunning plan was to take some of the teen’s friends with us and that way, they could go off on their…
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Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm Nikki, mum of four, wife, teacher, writer and drinker of many cups of tea. This blog is pretty much anything that pops into my head, an eclectic mix of family life and lots more. Grab a cuppa and have a read.
Nikki
