Growing Up
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Happy Thanksgiving 2024
The fourth Thursday of November marks Thanksgiving in the US – a day to reflect and to express gratitude for our many blessings in life. November was an eventful, yet chaotic month filled…
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Halloween, Diwali, Bonfire Night, Oh My!
This year Halloween and Diwali coincided on the same day, then followed by Bonfire Night which makes for a fun-filled weekend of fireworks, sparklers, and lots of sweets. We love, love, love the…
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Hello Autumn!
The temperature is dropping, the leaves are falling, and the days are getting shorter, which only means autumn is upon us! Hello Autumn! The autumn season and the Christmas holidays are my family’s…
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Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical
The beloved 1993 comedy, Mrs. Doubtfire comes to the West End for a hilarious theatrical performance of a fun-loving divorced dad disguised as a Scottish nanny. Who doesn’t love a laugh with a…
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Charming Cascais: A Lovely Coastal Retreat
There is a lot to love about charming Cascais, a picturesque seaside retreat only 40 minutes on the train from Lisbon. Whilst my family were galavanting around Southern Spain, we flew to Lisbon…
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July in Review: Special Visitors in London
With the summer tourist season in full swing, it is always a pleasure to host special visitors in London. We’ve had a busy few months with end-of-school activities, special visitors, and summer travels.…
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Our Maiden Cruise: A Review of the Norwegian Joy
All aboard for a joyful review of the Norwegian Joy – the good, the bad, and the ugly. I am finally getting around to writing about our maiden cruise on the Norwegian Joy.…
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Father’s Day 2024
Third Sunday of June marks Father’s Day around the world. Happy Father’s Day 2024 to all the wonderful dads! Father’s Day Sunday came and went by in a blink! Our weekends are always…
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Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile at the Open Air Theatre
Beloved British writer Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile comes to life, looking for juicy children for lunch in a wonderful musical adaptation at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. As a birthday present…
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Norwegian Joy: 7-Days Western Caribbean Cruise
On board the Norwegian Joy takes us to the Western Caribbean from Miami calling at four ports: Roatan (Honduras); Harvest Caye (Belize); and Cozumel and Costa Maya (Mexico). After two days exploring Miami…
