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…
Back to school. Back to school. Back to school. I am chanting that quietly in my head. Not because I am really looking forward to it (well, maybe a bit) but really to remind me that there is still uniform…
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…
When the time comes for your little darlings to make that big move to high school, it is expensive. You have to buy a whole new school uniform, shoes and accessories and of course, the all important school bag. When you…
I am always on the lookout for clothes for my daughter than suit both her age and feminity. She is really tall for her age and even though she is only seven I buy aged 10 clothes and it can…
Three years ago, we experienced our first Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. It was one of many times when I wondered how I had never discovered such an incredible event. I was hooked. Ever since I was a child, I have…
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….
A is for appetite. Hungry? Always! My food bills must quadruple during the holidays. Term time, they eat breakfast, lunch at tea with a few snacks in between. In the summer holidays, they are ready for lunch an hour after…
We have all heard about the dangers of carbon monoxide but do you really understand the dangers and why it is so dangerous? I for one can hold my hand up and say that I am one of those people….
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
