2023: That was the year that was July to December
This is the second part of my round-up of 2023. You can read what happened in January to June here. July was a good month…
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Amsterdam short break
My husband and recently went on a short break to Amsterdam. It was literally only the second time in 22 years as parents that we’ve…
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Lockdown: Looking forward
With all of the things we are due to miss this year (mainly sport) due to lockdown, I keep looking forward to what I hope…
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2015 – That was the year that was
So that’s 2015 done and dusted then. Where did that go to? Not much happened in 2015, did it? Oh, actually, maybe it did… The…
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Things to do in Amsterdam with a tween
Amsterdam isn’t all prostitutes, sex shows, stag parties and coffee shops that sell more than coffee. It’s a beautiful city and there’s lots to do…
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Cycling in Amsterdam with my daughter
Cycling is absolutely the best way to get around Amsterdam. It’s what the locals do and it’s great for tourists too. It’s a great activity…
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The ups and downs of flying with my daughter
My daughter has been watching the ITV programme about Virgin Atlantic. When my daughter takes a liking to a programme, she watches it obsessively. She…
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Hotel Kids Only Amsterdam
I get a fair few things offered for review – most of which I turn down. I don’t see the point in accepting something for…
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Project 365 2015 Week 31
This week, to take our minds off the boys being away on their 12 day Scout camp, we had a little treat ourselves (OK, it…
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Going to Amsterdam as a one child family!
When we paid the deposit for my sons to go on their 12 day Scout camp in Holland, we jokingly said we would go on…
