So it’s no secret that I’m keen on Aldi’s own brand gin. I wrote about it recently and quite honestly, I can’t tell the difference between it and the far more expensive Gordons. It doesn’t just have a similar looking bottle, I can assure you it tastes pretty similar too. It’s just another reason why I love Aldi! Aldi Gin or Gordons? Same taste as far as I’m concerned but with VERY different price tags! Anyway, I have […]
Another day and another trip to Great Yarmouth. I REALLY don’t like Yarko very much but it actually does look rather beautiful of a summer’s evening with all the twinkling lights and smiling tourists and we’d had such a good trip there the other day that this time I was actually looking forward to going back. While it was another trip to Great Yarmouth it was also another trip to Yesterday’s World you see, and we LOVED Yesterdays World. We went, with […]
Yesterday we went into the City in Norwich to buy Florence’s school shoes. I thought it would be less busy that shopping in Westfield near to where we live and chose to go at lunch time thinking most everybody else would be out having lunch instead… When we got to Clarks the shop floor downstairs was calm and peaceful and I thought I’d definitely made the right choice having envisaged frantic staff, ticket taking and waiting for hours upon hours […]
We spent the day in Great Yarmouth again yesterday, it’s not my most favourite part of Norfolk it has to be said and I usually try to avoid it. It’s basically the East coast’s answer to Benidorm without the sunshine and I find it very depressing. Perhaps I’m snobby but personally I prefer the more delicate touches of Cromer and North Norfolk, it’s much more me. Still, yesterday the sun was shining and you simply cannot deny the beach is […]
The first time I had a proper Croque-monsieur was when visiting Paris with an ex boyfriend aged 18. I came home not in love with him but rather so with the delicious-ness that is far more than a simple cheese and ham sarnie, yet which is still very simple to make. It IS simple to create at home but I have ordered them in this country and they are just not right. A béchamel cheese sauce is the one ingredient that MAKES […]
I love a Mandolin for kitchen ease, I simply can’t be bothered to do things that a mandolin can by hand so I just wouldn’t bother without one. I have an ancient one which was bordering on the dangerous when it was brand spanking new and now that it is old, broken in many places and missing lots of vital bits including the guard, it is a down right health hazard. How I haven’t sliced into a finger yet is […]
We’ve long been fans of ‘In The Night Garden’ and even thought Florence is really and truly past the stage it is aimed at she will still watch (on occasion) with Jimmy who is thoroughly into it! Personally I think the programme is very good for lots of reasons and one of them is that it is a calming down signal for just before bed. It is gentle yet thought provoking for little minds and always with a good moral. […]
We have been playing with a brand new product from Flair this week and it’s proven a rather big hit with both Florence AND Jimmy! The Happy’s are interactive, faithful and furry friends who play with their owner using Infrared Technology. Each pet comes with a treat which has a button to press to engage the infared technology. We were sent Mittens who comes with a fish and using it to pull her along she will walk with you or […]
Orlando is the dream destination for those looking for an unforgettable family holiday. But how can you make sure that your trip is fabulous for everyone in the family? Once you’ve bought your flights to Orlando, you should let your kids have a hand in arranging the activities. With that in mind here are some suggestions to give them some inspiration. Orlando is famed for its theme parks, and especially for those devoted to the world of film. Older kids […]
The August challenge with Tots 100 to become a member of the Centre Parcs Family Blogging Club is all about sharing favourite family moments from the summer! We’ve been having such a stonking holiday that I couldn’t wait to get started and take part for the very first time! We’ve never been to Centre Parcs before and I know we’d all love it; It would be the perfect thing to look forward to now that summer holiday blues are imminent… Steph Tilley, the […]
