It’s a bumper blog today with a HUGE 23 things to do in Essex this Halloween. I really couldn’t omit any of them and with October Half-Term just beforehand, many venues are taking the opportunity to stretch out those Halloween … Read More
As we move into Autumn,I’ve moved to a monthly roundup of my favourite things to do in Essex this September. With the weather traditionally holding out for another month or so, there is still a great range of outdoor family … Read More
Well, it’s that time of the week where I round up my favourites from the huge range of things to do in Essex this weekend. With the weather traditionally holding out for another month or so, there is still a … Read More
One of the fantastic things about staying at the MacDonald Aviemore Resort is that you’ll find the Craigellachie Nature Reserve on your doorstep. With four different signposted routes, you’ll find stunning views of the Cairngorms across Aviemore and several lochans. … Read More
On Tuesday night, I arrived in Aviemore after a 2.5hr drive from my parents in Carnoustie ahead of Thunder in The Glens 2016. If you’ve been following me on Instagram you may have been wondering whether you had the … Read More
If you are looking for a dog walk in Aviemore, then at the top of the list needs to be Loch an Eilein, Rothiemurcus. Stunning views across a sheet of water as you walk around the circular route, the gorgeous … Read More
Well, it’s that time of the week where I round up my favourites from the huge range of things to do in Essex this weekend. It’s a bumper bank holiday edition! I can’t quite believe its the end of August … Read More
If you are a beach hut lover then you won’t have been able to escape spotting the 6 amazing beach huts that have been built at Carys Arms in Devon. Widely featured in the press including this article in The … Read More
Well, it’s that time of the week where I round up my favourites from the huge range of things to do in Essex this weekend. I’m a tad excited about the weekend myself. Nothing new there I hear you say! … Read More
Well, it’s that time of the week where I round up my favourites from the huge range of things to do in Essex this weekend. I’m personally looking forward to a weekend of spontaneity. For once, I have managed to … Read More
Wow – they are finally here. Yep school holidays have arrived and whilst commuters sigh relief and look forward to quieter roads and trains whilst on route to work, families across the country will be frantically working out how to … Read More
A week into the Essex school holiday and it has been lovely to see so many pictures across facebook and Instagram of families enjoying the great range of things to do in Essex. The question is – have we … Read More
Whilst there are lots of things to do in Essex this weekend, I can’t spend Sunday afternoon any other way but glued to my TV cheering on Andy Murray at Wimbledon. Even though I clearly have some bias towards Andy, … Read More
Wow!!! Where did June go? I thought summer arrived a few weeks ago but having spent a lot of time in wellies walking Millie this week, I’m starting to doubt it will come back. Fingers crossed that the sun will … Read More
Whilst I’m pleased not to be wading through the mud at Glastonbury this weekend, I can’t help wonder if my festival going days are over? Sat comfortably at home with Beck playing live on BBC, I’ve certainly got a great … Read More
If you’ve been following the news this week, you may have noticed that there is a big vote going on. Yes, its’ true, the rumours are correct – Towergate has announced their Top 10 Beach Hut of the Year Finalists … Read More
After a few days of being cooped up in meetings, I’m looking forward to getting out in the fresh air this weekend and suspect you are also looking forward to a Family Day Out over Fathers Day weekend. Whilst not … Read More
There I was feeling quite happy for myself for getting away from work at a decent time on a Friday – it was hot, the weather looked ok and I was home when Millie was dropped back off from daycare (doggy … Read More
Hiring a Beach Hut: Where to find a beach hut for hire You’ve read all about how much a beach hut hire costs, what to do if the weather isn’t quite on your side and you are now ready to find … Read More
How much does a Beach Hut Hire cost? Whenever I’m looking at ideas for a day out, the total cost of the day is always one of the first questions I have. I really shouldn’t be surprised that one of … Read More