When the boys met Bear

By Kate / August 26, 2019

Roald Dahl said that kindness was his number one attribute in a human being. He put it before any of…

The Tree The Key and Me – A personalised book for kids

By Kate / October 13, 2018

I remember on a Saturday morning heading to the library with my dad when I was a child. Each of…

The Tree The Key and Me – A personalised book for kids

Camp Bestival – leave your watches at home and relax

By Kate / June 13, 2018

Chilled out parenting I am a pretty relaxed parent (well, not if you saw me trying to get my kids…

Camp Bestival – leave your watches at home and relax

A creative photography and writers weekend in Somerset

By Kate / May 9, 2018

I pulled over the car to wander in the New Forest with wild ponies, something so peaceful and beautiful. We…

A creative photography and writers weekend in Somerset

How to find work that works.

By Kate / September 30, 2016

The last time, I entered the stunning reception area of M&C Saatchi was nearly twenty years ago. I was being…

The secret Isle of Wight

By Kate / September 19, 2016

I began the Summer researching last-minute trips to a Greek Island. The weather was rubbish and I was desperate for…

The importance of taking time out

By Kate / August 29, 2016

This weekend I was child free for three whole days and nights. This is the first time in six years…

Secret Mummies Wine Club at Camp Bestival

By Kate / August 9, 2016

When you laugh until your stomach muscles are hurting, you know it’s been a good night. In the midst of…

Secret Mummies Wine Club at Camp Bestival

Camp Bestival – More than just a weekend

By Kate / August 5, 2016

Where else could you wake up and do a family aerobics session with Mr Motivator (I need that man as…

Camp Bestival – More than just a weekend

Preparing for lift off at Camp Bestival

By Kate / July 24, 2016

It’s got to the point where I’m not sure who is more excited, me or the kids? We had already…

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Post Office broadband and Google Digital Garage free digital drop-ins

written by Kate

When I initially heard about the Post Office and Google Digital Garage offering free digital workshops and 1:1 coaching, I thought about my 82-year-old neighbour, Sylvia. Syl (as she likes…

June 27, 2018 2 comments

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How to dress like the paparazzi at Camp Bestival

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The theme for the tenth Camp Bestival is rock and roll and pop stars. The boys have a David Bowie outfit each, made up of seriously fun eye masks from…

July 23, 2017 0 comment

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Festivals with kids – here’s what you need to know

written by Kate

Glastonbury recently kicked off festival season; Camp Bestival is the next big one for families. Last year, I took the three boys for the first time. I was really quite…

July 11, 2017 0 comment

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Farmer Butcher Chef – organic, sustainable food at its very best

written by Kate

Farmer Butcher Chef is a new restaurant, located next to the Goodwood Hotel, just outside Chichester. Mr P and I were lucky enough to have a rare night away childfree…

December 16, 2016 1 comment

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Camp Bestival research at The Science Museum

written by Kate

Two weeks to go until we head to Dorset for our first ever family festival at Camp Bestival. I am already beginning to get stuff out for camping (yes, really…blog…

July 11, 2016 1 comment

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4 Tips for the best park days with kids

written by Kate

I love getting outdoors with the boys. To be honest, it’s not even a choice as they need to be outside come rain or shine. Over the last six years…

June 21, 2016 0 comment

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What to do for the perfect father’s day

written by Kate

What have you got planned for father’s day this year? A pub lunch, followed by a country walk? Breakfast in bed with handmade cards? Maybe nothing quite yet. Some dads…

June 7, 2016 0 comment

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Summer ready with Hema

written by Kate

I live one road from the beach. In fact the boys have counted how many steps it is from our front door to the pebbles (225 steps with their little…

May 21, 2016 0 comment

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The Outdoors Project on the Macs Farm

written by Kate

We had one of the best family days in months at the weekend. The sun was shining, the kids were getting on and we’d all slept well. We were invited…

May 18, 2016 0 comment

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Outdoor forest school in Brighton

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I have just finished five weeks of outdoor nature classes with the middle boy. He’s just turned four and we haven’t got a very good track record of going to classes…

March 22, 2016 0 comment

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