If you find yourself at a loose end and you’re in Surrey or South London, then heading over to Sutton can be a good idea. Not only is is somewhere that I live fairly close by to, but there is plenty to do in the area. One of the best parts about the town centre
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Spending the Day at Dover Castle
When I think of Dover, I think it is pretty natural to think of those iconic white cliffs. I remember driving down from the north and getting the ferry from there many times as a family when I was younger. But since then, I have not been back since. This past weekend though we were
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Girls’ Day Out in Greenwich & The Cutty Sark
When you think of a day out in London, or at least when I do, I think of tube rides, a few of your typical tourist sites like Buckingham Palace or having a mooch in Harrods. Topped off with eating out and some tired feet. You seem to always get your step count up living
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Birthday Celebrations at GoApe | Review
This past weekend was the husband’s birthday! He likes to keep things pretty subtle for his birthday, (giving no hints for gift ideas for one). But I thought it would be pretty fun to do something a little different to mark the occasion. I love celebrating birthdays and think they should be a pretty big
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My Day at Wimbledon (and How You Can Be There Next Year)
Last week I ticked something off the bucket list; I went to see the tennis at Wimbledon. It is definitely something that I have wanted to do for a long time, it is such a British institution, and takes me back to my tennis days at school. Plus, as patron of the All-England Club, I
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Brooklands Hotel Parents Retreat Spa Day | Review
Is there anything better than taking some time out for yourself and enjoying some time at a spa? I don’t really think so! Though, if you’re anything like me, it will be quite a rare thing. But when you’re a busy working parent, some time out from everything can be just what the doctor ordered.
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Three Days in Cork, Ireland | Our Itinerary
It was only a couple of weeks ago but it seems like such a long time. But during the half term, we took a little trip to Cork in Ireland. I know it isn’t s super exotic destination or anything, but can you believe that I have never been before? The hubs hadn’t been since
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Planning Day Trips with Little Ones | #MamiaDaysOut
When I first had a baby, trips out, although it could take a while to leave, were relatively straight forward. Baby would sleep for the majority of it, and would be fed like clockwork every three hours. Then it comes to weaning and then onto a toddler, and things can need to be planned out
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My Favourite Things For Families To Do in York (Cheaply)
I don’t think it is much of a secret that I am a northerner in the south, having been born and raised in North Yorkshire. I moved down to the south (Surrey to be precise) in 2008 after I graduated University. With some family still in North Yorkshire, we do go back up to visit