by admin | Oct 1, 2017 | #Blogtober, Birthdays
One of the best pieces of advice that I was given in Faith’s early days when requesting words of wisdom from those who’d had more experience of coping with three young children was to “keep it simple”. The mum’s words seemed entirely...
by admin | Sep 14, 2017 | Days Out, Halloween, National Trust
I might not be appreciating the start of the autumn season as much as I normally do due to the start of school but it does signify that Halloween is just around the corner and that still remains my favourite time of year. In 2016 we marked the occasion with a themed...
by admin | Sep 4, 2017 | Birthdays, Schools
by admin | Aug 14, 2017 | Books, Days Out
We took advantage of a rare dry day recently to finally finish the Lincoln Knights Trail that celebrates the 800th anniversary of the Battle of Lincoln and the sealing of the Charter of the Forest. You can, of course, complete the quest to find the 36 sculptures...
by admin | Aug 2, 2017 | Days Out
Summer of Imagination. It says it in the title really, doesn’t it? Such an evocative phrase leaves you conjuring up memories of halcyon days when, released from your normal routine, you’re allowed to let your body and imagination roam free, discovering...
by admin | Jul 24, 2017 | Days Out, Science
When your two year old is treated as a guest of honour from the moment she steps through the door you know you’ve come to a place you’re going to want to return to. And when the event even includes its welcome drinks in the theme of the evening then you...
by admin | Jul 19, 2017 | Art and crafts, Baby, Birthdays, Christmas
Every mother knows that her own children are gorgeous but it’s always nice to hear it confirmed by other people too. And it was lovely to hear that a photo I shared of Faith on @TheMiniMalpi Twitter account caught the attention of the artist behind Bertie Bear...
by admin | Jul 17, 2017 | Books, Days Out, Theatre
Formerly known as Books in the Castle, this year’s Newark Book Festival (July 15th and 16th) was rebranded, revamped and a resounding success. With a last minute change to the mini ones weekend schedule we headed to Newark on Saturday instead of Sunday as...
by admin | Jul 13, 2017 | Days Out
Did you pick up a Lincoln Loves Kids brochure last year? If you did then you’re one of the reasons the pilot project was so successful it had a second edition commissioned. Promoting family activities and experiences in the city and surrounding countryside, it...
by admin | Jun 30, 2017 | #30DaysWild, Books, Castles
We were going to go camping this weekend but the adverse weather forecast earlier in the week made us decide it was not the right time for Faith’s first foray into canvas living. It has, of course, mainly been a lovely day after all and the weekend looks set to...
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