

California Dreaming - Part 1
My first trip to the USA was in 1996, the summer after finishing middle school (or juniors as it seems to be called now) before starting...


Waitrose Wednesdays
Our closest town is Melksham and when we first moved here 10 years ago, there really was only one choice of supermarket and that was...


Weekend Breakfast - Biker Breakfast Muffins
They say you should breakfast like a King, lunch like a Prince, and dine like a pauper. I find this difficult. Firstly because as a mum...


Joining the Sandwich Generation
I had loads of things lined over the last few weeks but my inauguration into the Sandwich Generation took precedence. Now as much as I...


Sometimes You're The Statue
One of the hardest things to do when you have been essentially doing the same job for 20 years is to stay current and sharp. Most...


Lemons. And they just keep coming.
The past 4 or 5 weeks seem to have been stressful. Like a one-thing-after-another kind of stressful. First, I bought a new car. New car,...


In the beginning - The BFAH
There are 2 things that my gorgeous hubby holds most dear; his family, and live music. The chance to bring the 2 together was made a...


Learning to count to 29
Learning to count to 29…… I used to cycle to work when I was a teenager and I’ve always enjoyed the two-wheeled mode of transport. The...


Healthy Breakfast - Stove Top Granola
This morning I find myself child-free, husband-free, and I'll be honest and confess that after a week off the potatoes/bread/rice/pasta...


All Aboard the Library Train
One of the things i wanted to do since Miss A started school was go in and help. I don’t remember if my mum came in to help when I was at...