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A Review: What the Ladybird Heard
A lovely stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s popular children’s book “What the Ladybird Heard” with music, dancing, and fun for the whole family. In this house, we’re a big fan of Julia Donaldson’s…
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Big Love for the Big Green Egg
The popular Big Green Egg joins our backyard crew for more outdoor cooking fun and blow-out BBQs with friends and family. With a special milestone birthday coming up, on Kenz’ wishlist is the…
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Homemade Pesto Alla Genovese
A few simple ingredients – fresh basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pinenuts, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese – makes a delicious pesto alla Genovese. When Ocado formed a partnership with M&S last September…
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Days Out: Mudlarks Gallery – Museum of London Docklands
Enjoy the fascinating history of the docks at the Museum of London Docklands. The Mudlarks Gallery is a perfect place for young children to explore. When we first moved to London, Kenz worked…
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Goodbye August, Hello September
With the bank holiday weekend behind us, it’s time to say hello to autumn and the new school year. But seriously, where did August go? I don’t know about you, but August flew…
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Day Trip: Beautiful Camber Sands
With just a 90 minute drive from London, Camber Sands in East Sussex is a lovely beach for young children thanks to the soft, golden sand and shallow waters at low tide. Recently,…
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Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World
For the Peppa Pig-obsessed child, Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park in the New Forest will not disappoint. Come along and ride on Miss Rabbit’s helicopter and Grandpa Pig’s boat. We organised a…
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A Short Visit to the New Forest
The best of the countryside and coast is found in the beautiful New Forest in Hampshire best known for wild ponies, picturesque villages, and forest trails. The second leg of our staycation was…
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Luxury Family Stay at the Moonfleet Manor
A converted Georgian manor with sweeping views of the Fleet Lagoon, Moonfleet Manor is an amazing family-friendly hotel with an expansive garden, indoor pools, and creche. Last November my mom friend whose daughter…
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On Chesil Beach: The Dorset Coast
There is so much to explore along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset from the seaside towns of Weymouth to Lyme Regis as well as natural wonders of Chesil Beach and Lulworth Cove. A…
