As a pre-Birthday adventure, and a much-needed change of scenery, we whisked the children to the beach last weekend. Anyone that…
Honest Motherhood: Tantrums and Trolleys
My son has reached the age of the tantrum. He has learnt, through rigorous repeated testing, that if he screams…
Honest Motherhood: Brunch, no small undertaking
We took the children to London at the weekend to meet my cousins for brunch. (Brunch is not something we…
Book of the Week: The Happiness Project
“A “happiness project” is an approach to changing your life. First is the preparation stage, when you identify what brings…
Honest Motherhood: Mummy turned TikTok dance teacher
It’s now the second week of the Easter holidays and this is very much evident in the vibe at home.…
A Colourful Life: Eight years of Blogging
“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” ― Anais Nin A few days ago WordPress wished me…
A Colourful Life: 10 reasons to try Acting Classes
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” ― William Shakespeare, As You Like It…
Honest Motherhood: London, The Lion King and Little Adventures
Mothering two children, often at once, can be tricky. And loud. The toddler can be so demanding that the older…
Book of the Week: The Universe Has Your Back – How to Feel Safe and Trust Your Life No Matter What
“Your presence is your power.” – Gabrielle Bernstein, The Universe Has Your Back I first read this book about five years…
Honest Motherhood: Running Tickety-Boo
I’m proud to say that we have developed something of a family evening routine. (In this house, the word “routine”…
The Colourful Kind 