We’ve lived on the outskirts of Lichfield for ten years now and it really is a brilliant place to raise a family. Here’s what you need to know about Lichfield with kids. What is the best thing about this living in Lichfield? I’ve lived near Lichfield for around 5 years now and have found it … Read more
For many people, London is a dining heaven. The wealth of restaurants, bistros, cafes and eateries spread around the city is endless. But when you’re out with the kids, settling on a place to eat and convincing them to try some of that “green stuff” on the plate seems like a real nightmare. Today’s children … Read more
Join me on a magical Treasure Trail through Lichfield. Right now our need to be outside, entertain the kids and pretend life is half normal is more important than ever. We’ve had 15 long weeks of attempting to homeschool whilst struggling to work from home, simultaneously checking the news or our preferred social media feed. … Read more
Is there anything more festive than a family trip to a pantomime? Oh no there isn’t! (sorry I couldn’t resist). And the Panto at the Regent Theatre is definitely one of the best. On Friday night we were invited to the opening night of Sleeping Beauty at the Regent Theatre in Stoke on Trent. A … Read more
My love for the World of Wedgwood sees no sign of subsiding. If you’ve been reading for a while, we last visited in the summer for one of their Wedgwood experience days and had so much fun. So I was delighted when we were invited back to the Wedgwood Artisan Market. Wedgwood Christmas Market Home … Read more
What do you do when you want to give your tween daughter a really special treat? A small gift maybe or a shopping trip? I absolutely love gifting time together and experiences which is why I think afternoon tea for just the two of us is the perfect way to spoil her without filling our … Read more
I’m rapidly falling in love with Stoke on Trent, with the heritage, the culture and above all the people. Last weekend I discovered another fantastic day out in the city. Middleport Pottery Museum will literally make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time when canal networks were extensively used for industry and factory workers … Read more
It’s finally here, the most wonderful time of year. Full of family days out, twinkly lights and of course the obligatory visit to Santa. As Piper is now 9, I know we only have a few years left of the full magic of the season (if that) so I’m pretty picky about which Christmas events … Read more
Last night we were invited to the opening night of Annie, the West End Musical at The Regent Theatre in Stoke on Trent. And what a night it was. Show stopping songs, amazing sets and the most well behaved stage dog I’ve seen! Piper is a huge musical theatre fan with her own dreams of … Read more
I’m always looking for festive events to suit the whole family. Having done years of queuing to meet Santa, coming home with MORE plastic rubbish, cold, wet and hungry, I now want my Christmas events with a little side of luxury. That’s why Chatsworth House at Christmas is such a magical experience. Chatsworth House in the Peak … Read more