A Simple & Yummy Apple Crumble
Earlier this week, I posted about our apple picking trip to Craigie's Farm near Edinburgh, and I promised to share my apple crumble recipe with you. Well, here it is. It's very simple - no faffing about - but super
{Edinburgh} Pick Your Own at Craigie’s Farm
Every year, I have been looking on with a little envy at the pictures of apple picking and pumpkin patch outings filling up my social media streams. Last year, we visited the US during October and got within reach of
5 Lovely Picture Books About Colours
Autumn is such a colourful time of year, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share some of our favourite picture books about colours.Whilst most picture books are colourful, these ones put colours right at the centre of
German Cheese & Leek Soup with Mince
Hello, lovely readers, I hope you are having a good week. I have another yummy recipe to share with you today. Soup Season is upon us, and whilst we love ourselves some nice and healthy Autumnal vegetable soups in our
10 Things We Love About Autumn
Autumn has been skulking around for a couple of weeks now, but today is the Autumnal Equinox in the UK and I think it’s safe to officially say: Autumn is here! And I could not be happier, since it is
{Edinburgh} Exploring the Royal Botanic Garden
One of my favourite places in Edinburgh is the Royal Botanic Garden, or the 'Botanics' as it's known colloquially. I have fond memories of Sunday afternoons spent there as a child. So it's a wonder it's taken me so long
5 Great Picture Books to Welcome Autumn
With Autumn firmly on our doorstep, I thought I'd share some of our favourite seasonal pictures books for the most wonderful time of the year! Since we now have not one, but two local libraries with children's sections nearby, we have
Butternut Squash Soup
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll already know I'm over the moon that Autumn is on our doorstep. It's my favourite time of the year, and yesterday we got in to the seasonal mood by combining two of my
Books for Starting Nursery/ Pre-School
After my book round-up a couple of weeks ago with our favourite books for starting school, I thought I'd also do a similar one for younger kids. Now that Oskar has settled in to his new school, it's Mr Fox's
Christmas in September
You may be wondering why I'm posting a picture of myself in a Christmas jumper, when it's only September and Autumn has barely begun. Well, later this month, I've off to Manchester to take part in the 'BlogOn Xmas' blogging
Playground Accidents – A Baptism of Fire
Accidents happen, even to the most vigilant parents. SPOILER: Everything is fine! It was only a matter of time. My older son (age 6.5) is quiet, thoughtful, introverted. He does move through the day in constant motion, reminiscent of the Duracell
August Snapshots 2017
August in Snapshots, according to my iPhone (mostly)… Settling in to our new home. Farmers' Market in the shadow of the Castle. Farmers' Market goodies. Beautiful day by the Union Canal. Gotta make the best of that ice-cream weather! The doorways of Edinburgh. Rainy day pursuits. And then we