Have a howling Halloween!

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...

On the trail of the Lincoln Knights (part three)

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...

Unicorns, dragons and fairy folk fun…

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...

Ingenious Inventions

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...

F is for Faith (…and fuchsia)

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...

The BFG, Mr Men and a gecko’s echo…

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...

Lincoln (still) Loves Kids!

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...

#30DaysWild Day 30 – Tattershall bats

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...

#30DaysWild Day 29 – Lavender in the rain

Another rainy day and one I was quite happy to hide indoors from if my two year old hadn’t insisted on leaving the house. If we hadn’t have gone out I would have missed the wonderful service she was given in a clothes shop even though all the shoes she...