I’m a sucker for a day trip or holiday centered around the beach and find that over the years my favourites have quickly turned into a well-rehearsed list of the best 5 beaches in the UK. It’s no surprise that … Read More
Really? Half-Term is already here!!?!??! With many Essex attractions viewing half-term as the last opportunity to make the most of daylight saving time, there are lots of fab ideas for days out with the kids this half-term. While I’m personally loving … Read More
It’s been one of those weeks where I’m still loving the early evening light those beautiful rainbows after a big downpour. But I’m also conscious that Autumn isn’t too far off and so any chance I have, I’m heading outdoors to … Read More
I don’t know about you but the summer diary is starting to fill up and I’m getting excited about heading off on adventures. But what about the weekends and those school holidays that are lingering? Is it possible to squeeze … Read More
It’s the last day of half term and I hope you’ve had some fab days out with the kids. Whatever you have been up to throughout the holidays, I think you deserve a hooray! Are you having that celebratory glass of … Read More
I can’t quite believe it’s snowing outside as I write this. While I am currently in Scotland, and that alone could explain it, it’s the 25th April! Really there is snow!?!?! For me, May always signals a time of the … Read More
It’s a Saturday morning and you’ve either made it to the weekend after a week of work or survived the first week of the Easter school holidays. The kids are enjoying the great weather and you’ve a cuppa of tea … Read More
Eeeek – we are nearly there! Yep, can I say it without jinxing the weather? Oh stuff it, I will. Hello there Spring!!! Whoop! I have a smile on my face, the spring wardrobe starts to make an appearance and … Read More
How has the year started for you? I hope January was kind to all of you. I’ve certainly enjoyed the much wilder weather and dog walks that haven’t been too harsh with rain! But still, I’m as always surprised … Read More
With so much focus on publishing my 100th blog on New Year’s Eve, I’m a little behind with the first instalment of our monthly off-peak things to do in Essex! I’m so sorry!!! This last week has really just run away with … 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
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
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
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