Mumsnet blogfest 2013 why I walked out
Saturday was the Mumsnet blogfest. It was going so smoothly, there were fantastic speakers, great discussions, lots of through provoking content. True to Mumsnet there had to be something to ruffle...
View ArticleSunday Snapshot
It’s nearly 5 pm on this Sunday afternoon. After an exciting morning to London we are preparing for our First Advent Sunday dinner: I’m chopping vegetables while Max is sitting on the kitchen counter...
View ArticleAnd the travel bug bites!
It’s that time of year: I’m feeling rubbish from catching some lurgy, it’s cold and grey outside and I just want to pack up and go, get out of here and explore. Before starting a family of our own...
View ArticleFamily film night: Pizza, popcorn and The Croods
What do you do after an exhausting week, kids overtired from 5 and a half days of school and other extracurricular activities when you just want to chill? It’s too early to go to bed, but it’s dark...
View ArticleOur family frolics of 2013 #CircleofLightforKerry
A year ago we were hectically preparing for Christmas. Then suddenly the attention of the world was diverted: at Sandy Hook Elementary in the US there was a brutal spree of murders, killing innocent...
View ArticleHappy birthday to me!
Yikes! In a couple of days I will turn 40. 40 years old! How did that come around so quickly? I remember the day I started kindergarten as clear as day, “almost” as if it was yesterday. To celebrate...
View ArticleTents tested in 2013 – Vango Eclipse 600, Coleman Galileo 5, Quechua 2 second
As 2013 drew to an end we battled with the lurgies, preparing for family festivities and took stock of the past year. It was uplifting to see all we had done, the fun we had in 2103. I was slightly...
View ArticleWhat’s our camping style? What’s your camping style?
The past year was all about rediscovering our love of outdoors and camping with the children. Some plans materialised- we did go camping-, some didn’t- we didn’t do the Grand Adventure. In the last...
View ArticleWaddesdon Manor in the winter
Imagine a bitter cold, but sunny day. You decide to go for a little walk at one of your favourite National Trust properties. On your walk you stumble upon a café terrace with sheepskins on the chairs...
View ArticleLayering clothes for children autumn, winter and spring
As Max grows and walks more we have been going outdoors more as a family. We love rambling through the countryside or just going to play at our local country park! Occasionally, the rain and wind have...
View Article6 top tips for a long road trip with young children
Over the past years we’ve had our fair share of long road trips transversing Europe with young children- baby, toddler and pre-schooler aged. Initially, with only one child or when Hugo was just a...
View ArticleDear Matilda Mae
Dear beautiful Matilda Mae, This letter is so hard to write, daily, thinking of you still breaks my heart! A blog baby, who graced us for a mere moment with her delight. Now you shine, as a star,...
View ArticleA glimmer of Spring and our family garden opening ceremony
We were celebrating on Sunday evening. According to Hugo, my 5 year old, we were having a family garden opening ceremony. The weather had finally turned and the whole family spent the entire day in...
View ArticleLondon Aquarium is invaded by Moshi Monsters’ Moshi Marine Force
It was a beautiful sunny day, yet we chose to go inside: We went to the SeaLife’s London Aquarium where Moshi Monsters were making an appearance. With two avid Moshi Monster fans- Angelina and Hugo-...
View ArticleRingside at Zippos Circus
For the last three years we’ve eagerly awaited the circus coming to town. The bright Zippos Circus posters go up in un-missable quantities; Then the caravans start arriving to the top of South Park....
View ArticleHappy 3rd birthday Mumonthebrink blog
Mumonthebrink blog is 3 years old! Three years ago I felt quite low, but determined to get out of a rut. As a former knowledge manager, creator of communities of practice, I was fascinated by social...
View ArticleThe truth about the Nokia Lumia 1020 camera #timetestedreview
The bright yellow phone in a bright red jacket, that’s my Nokia Lumia 1020, my new companion gadget for the past couple of months. The question I get asked most often (especially from...
View ArticlePhone camera test: The Nokia 1020 vs iPhone 5s
Well, I’ve had lots of practice taking pictures with my Nokia 1020. And while I was taking my time sorting out photos for my review of the Nokia 1020 camera, Dadonthebrink’s work went out and got him...
View ArticleSpring Camping- Packing a light capsule wardrobe for kids
(This is NOT a sponsored, featured or in any way paid for post, there are no affiliate links either… the links you see are genuine endorsement for customer service received. ) I have a challenge of...
View ArticleCamping- why on Earth would you?!
As sun set we had 2 extremely excited children and a tired toddler really looking forward to going to bed. Now that’s a rarity! Today we’ve spent the day sorting through our camping equipment and...
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