How you can glow with confidence If you’re over 40 and curious about how to glow with confidence, you’re in the right place. I became a new mum in my 40s. Now, as I approach 50, I’ve realised how important…
Fifty and fearless (mostly) I’m turning 50 in 2025. Rather than hiding under my duvet, I’m launching my 50 in 50 Challenge. This isn’t just about sweating over strange gym machines (though yes, there will be plenty of that). It’s…
There’s a quiet delight to Shab-e Yalda, the longest night of the year. History, poetry, and just enough magic conspire to make the world pause. After a year of juggling relentless deadlines, the constant ping of emails, and school runs,…
There are cities you visit once, tick off your list, and move on from. And then there’s Edinburgh at Christmas – a place that insists on becoming part of your family tradition. It’s not just a trip; it’s a love…
Wrapping up warm This year’s Christmas adventure was supposed to be simple. We needed to book tickets for The Alnwick Garden Christmas Light Trail. We would wrap up warm. Then, we would let the festive spirit wash over us. Except,…
Arriving at Beamish was a warm welcome to the past We recently decided to dust off our history books and took a step back in time at Beamish Museum in County Durham. We’d been promising Little C this adventure for…
A day filled with exploration and fun at the zoo This past weekend, we ventured to Northumberland Zoo. It is nestled at Eshottheugh Farm in Felton, Morpeth. The location is just half an hour from home and the drive was…