I recently took all the kids shopping with me to a well known supermarket (it begins with 'S' and ends in 'ainsburys'). Worst shopping trip. E.V.E.R! The kids were tired. I was tired and pretty stressed.....So perhaps not the best decision I have ever made, but it needed to be done. The younger 2 Freckled [...]
Can’t Touch…. Will Touch!?
This week we've had decorators in. They've been painting walls, ceilings, doors, skirting boards, window sills and stair banister. Nightmare! The house is upside down ....and there are a lot of things in wrong places! I'm looking forward to trying to return to the slightest bit of organisation that we had. Have you ever had [...]
Plastic Cups Art
This craft is so easy and kept the kids entertained for aaaaages! They really enjoyed it. What you need Plastic Cups Permanent Markers. (We used Sharpies) What to do The great thing with this is all ages can do it and you can make the designs as simple or as complicated as you want! [...]
DIY Granola Bars (no bake)
We stumbled across these a couple of years ago. They are so easy to make and pretty yummy too....though a little messy/crumbly to eat! I N G R E D I E N T S 2 cups of oats 1 cup rice krispies 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup [...]
Shugborough Estate – is it worth a visit?
If you have read any of our previous posts you'll know that we are National Trust members (in England). We have been members for the past 3 or 4 years now and still have so many places to see! We love it because wherever we go in the UK there is always somewhere that we [...]
Charlecote Park
Charlecote Park is a National Trust place not too far from Warwick and Stratford upon Avon. Beautiful parts of the country! Charlecote Park has over 800 years of family history. 800 years! The buildings are great to look at and around and the views of the surrounding area was stunning! We met up with my [...]
Fun at Home
Lately we have been pretty busy. Here, there and everywhere. So today we stayed at home. We have done some puzzles, read books.... I bought these books from Home Bargains the other day and kids enjoyed them today. A nice, cheap, non-sugary treat that kept them entertained for ages! Bonus! We also played some games. [...]
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens is set in around 70 acres of land in Cheshire, England. Beautiful building and beautiful surroundings! We have been there a couple of times in the past, but it's been a while since we last visited. We went there recently and were reminded of how lovely it is! As you drive in [...]
Random Facts About Me! Blogger Q&A
I would like to thank Kristine for tagging me in this Blogger Q & A. I enjoyed reading and finding out some random facts about her, so I'm happy to be tagged to do my own and I hope you will enjoy finding about me too! When was the last time you cried? A couple of weeks [...]
School’s Out For Summer!
Today was the kids last day of this school year! I know, we're pretty late to the party, right!? It seems everyone else finished last week! The kids have had a great last few days though, so they haven't seemed to be bothered that they're still at school! We are definitely happy to be joining [...]
4 Freckled Faces 