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Drawers or cabinets for a family-friendly kitchen?

20 years ago a friend of ours was replacing a very high-end kitchen in their central London flat. As we were renovating our home, we […]

Top 10 #gardening hashtags for authentic Instagram engagement

Throughout the dreary winter and long cold spring, I’ve been looking forward to starting up our little veggie garden again. I gained a lot of […]

spinach

Cooking with kids: Potatoes and Spinach aka Saag Aloo

The Saag Aloo is a family love and hate. I mean, how many kids really like spinach? Mine aren’t fans! By blending spinach into meals […]

Teaching Kids to Cook: Masoor Dhal, Red Lentil & Tofu Curry

Pulses, especially red lentils (as they cook so quickly) are a fantastic vegetable protein. They are super easy to make with kids too. This Red […]

When you feel on the brink & just want to fly away

How to…Living Small to Travel More

Renovating & Decorating a Small Family Home for a Family of 5

Just 700 square feet / 65 square meters for a family of 5? That's a very small apartment for all of you! ...we hear this quite often! How do you fit? How do you make it work? There … ... read about Renovating & Decorating a Small Family Home for a Family of 5

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Hygge Family Routine for Working from Home with the Kids

Working from home with is nothing new to me. I've been doing it for the past 8 years. Over that … [Read More...] about Hygge Family Routine for Working from Home with the Kids

How to Decorate a Small Home for Christmas

If you have a small home, like us, it can be tricky to figure out the best way to decorate for the … [Read More...] about How to Decorate a Small Home for Christmas

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Tiny bedroom for a teenager…how small?!

Our small apartment is coming along very slowly, and Angelina's, our teenager's tiny bedroom has … [Read More...] about Tiny bedroom for a teenager…how small?!

Hatchimals Mermal Conch Shell Birthday Cake

There is something special about making a surprise birthday cake of your child's favourite character … [Read More...] about Hatchimals Mermal Conch Shell Birthday Cake

Creating our own Tiny Urban Garden

Part 1- Birth of a Tiny Urban Garden Our small apartment comes with a tiny balcony- just 2 m x … [Read More...] about Creating our own Tiny Urban Garden

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Family Life

spinach

Cooking with kids: Potatoes and Spinach aka Saag Aloo

The Saag Aloo is a family love and hate. I mean, how many kids really like spinach? Mine aren't … [more...] about Cooking with kids: Potatoes and Spinach aka Saag Aloo

Teaching Kids to Cook: Masoor Dhal, Red Lentil & Tofu Curry

Pulses, especially red lentils (as they cook so quickly) are a fantastic vegetable protein. They … [more...] about Teaching Kids to Cook: Masoor Dhal, Red Lentil & Tofu Curry

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Cooking with kids: Raita or Tzatziki

Do you have some cucumbers hanging around? We LOVE the humble cucumber as a side dish for … [more...] about Cooking with kids: Raita or Tzatziki

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Hygge Family Routine for Working from Home with the Kids

Working from home with is nothing new to me. I've been doing it for the past 8 years. Over that … [more...] about Hygge Family Routine for Working from Home with the Kids

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Self- quarantine in a tiny family apartment

Perhaps booking a cruise with 50 other nationalities from all over the world wasn't our best plan … [more...] about Self- quarantine in a tiny family apartment

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Tech for Families

OnePlus 7T Pro- first impressions

We went to Stockholm on Saturday and I ended up buying a new phone. I had no intention to buy one, I … [more...] about OnePlus 7T Pro- first impressions

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Why is 5G a game-changer?

I'd love a new handset and a lot of the models I've been looking at recently also have a 5G version. … [more...] about Why is 5G a game-changer?

Animo Pet Behaviour Monitor, a comprehensive review

Why Every Dog Owning Family needs an Animo Pet Behaviour Monitor

A pedometer for your pet?!... is this just a gimmick or is there a real point to it? I have to … [more...] about Why Every Dog Owning Family needs an Animo Pet Behaviour Monitor

  • Review: Dragons Dawn of New Riders
  • 7 Reasons Nintendo Switch is the MUST-HAVE Family Games Console
  • OnePlus 5, what I love about this mobile phone
  • Video editting with Magix Fastcut… a free, automated tool
  • BlackBerry KEYone- First Impressions

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Family Travel

Villa holiday in Tuscany

Long weekend in a Tuscan Villa… is it worth the trip?

"Oh look! Isn't that a gorgeous sunset?!", said Paula, mistaking the glowing globe of a garden lamp … [more...] about Long weekend in a Tuscan Villa… is it worth the trip?

Nando's restaurant review

Nando’s restaurant: our first time

You go into McDonald's and most people will know what to do, what to order, right?  Well not … [more...] about Nando’s restaurant: our first time

Is Nandos a restaurant or fast food?

How to order at Nando... that's a question brings lots of people to this blog. Let's dispell … [more...] about Is Nandos a restaurant or fast food?

Southampton Boat Show 2018

Boating festival in Southampton

Just add water...The Southampton Boat Show is so much more than a flashy show of beautiful new … [more...] about Boating festival in Southampton

How to find living accommodation in Sweden

Finding somewhere to live in Uppsala, Sweden

Oh no! We got the dreaded email: our homeowners are returning home. Not totally unexpected, but I … [more...] about Finding somewhere to live in Uppsala, Sweden

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Family Life

Life in Sweden as a Family

We moved to Sweden almost 4 years ago now and although I live and work away a lot, Dadonthebrink and … [Read More...] about Life in Sweden as a Family

Do I need a Toilet in my Campervan Conversion?

Let's talk campervan toilet: There is quite a lot of debate about toilets in vans. There are lots of … [Read More...] about Do I need a Toilet in my Campervan Conversion?

6 Essentials for hosting an AWESOME Eurovision Party

The Eurovision song contest final, for us, sort of hails the begining of the summer and … [Read More...] about 6 Essentials for hosting an AWESOME Eurovision Party

Valborg, the Swedish Bonfire Night

Sweden celebrates Valborg, it's own version of bonfire night on the last day of April.  This is a … [Read More...] about Valborg, the Swedish Bonfire Night

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How to Create a Tiny Urban Garden

You'd be surprised the size of patches people around the world are creating their tiny urban … [Read More...] about How to Create a Tiny Urban Garden

How to design a practical Family Kitchen

How to design a Small, but Practical Family Kitchen

We couldn't live with our hotch-potch, partly-removed 1960s kitchen anymore. I loved the colour, the … [Read More...] about How to design a Small, but Practical Family Kitchen

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The Kids’ Sweetie Jar as a Parenting Tool

Imagine telling a child that they can have all the candy from their sweetie jar they may want! Are … [Read More...] about The Kids’ Sweetie Jar as a Parenting Tool

New IKEA kitchen- a first walk-though [Video Post]

The kitchen is nearly ready, but quite a few people have asked to have a nosy. So I made a quick … [Read More...] about New IKEA kitchen- a first walk-though [Video Post]

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New Year, New Me… If Only!

In the past years I've ranted enough about New Year's resolutions and how inefficient they are. It's … [Read More...] about New Year, New Me… If Only!

Bread and butter pudding- using up dried bread & baked leftovers

Do you ever end up with dried bread or brioche? Bread and butter pudding is a perfect way to make a … [Read More...] about Bread and butter pudding- using up dried bread & baked leftovers

15 awesome last minute gift ideas

15 Last-minute Gift Ideas, Experience Gifts

The thought of buying gift send chills down my spine and not for financial reasons. Gift-giving is … [Read More...] about 15 Last-minute Gift Ideas, Experience Gifts

The imperfect Christmas

Have an Imperfect Christmas!

Christmas, over the last century, has morphed into this "magical" holiday where we are all supposed … [Read More...] about Have an Imperfect Christmas!

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The Second Bedroom Renovation & Changing Plans, Small Family Apartment

Continuing on from the master bedroom renovation, we shifted our efforts on to the second bedroom … [Read More...] about The Second Bedroom Renovation & Changing Plans, Small Family Apartment

Dyslexia diagnosis

Dyslexia Assessment and Diagnosis: My Intelligent, yet Struggling Son has Dyslexia

We have an official diagnosis!  ... after waiting years for an assessment. My intelligent, … [Read More...] about Dyslexia Assessment and Diagnosis: My Intelligent, yet Struggling Son has Dyslexia

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Creating a Master Bedroom, Small Family Apartment

After a summer of travelling we returned to chaos of  2 adults, 3 kids and a small dog in just 65 … [Read More...] about Creating a Master Bedroom, Small Family Apartment

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WeeDo Turtle Snowsuit Review

How cute are these snowsuits?           View this post on … [Read More...] about WeeDo Turtle Snowsuit Review

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Till What Age Do You Brush Your Kids Teeth?!

A couple of months ago we went for a routine dental check up with the boys.  (Angelina had had … [Read More...] about Till What Age Do You Brush Your Kids Teeth?!

Renovation priorities- Where to start

When you move into a house or an apartment that needs total renovation, where EVERYTHING needs to be … [Read More...] about Renovation priorities- Where to start

Kitchen remodel ¦ small family apartment ¦ tiny house

Small Family Apartment Remodelling- Taking Down a Wall

So, does 700 square feet for a family of 5 plus dog count as a small apartment or a tiny … [Read More...] about Small Family Apartment Remodelling- Taking Down a Wall

Mumonthebrink Sailing Mariposa

Sailing Diary #2- Narrow Rocky Passages & Swedish-style Mooring

After days of being in the depth of the engine compartment, sorting out the engine cooling problems … [Read More...] about Sailing Diary #2- Narrow Rocky Passages & Swedish-style Mooring

Sailing Diary #1- Our First Sail, a Collection of Minor Disasters

For weeks we kept pushing the launch of Mariposa back: boat works, finding a new home and moving … [Read More...] about Sailing Diary #1- Our First Sail, a Collection of Minor Disasters

3 Family-Friendly Features for Upgrading Your Home

Having just moved to a small flat, we are immediately considering what to do about upgrading our … [Read More...] about 3 Family-Friendly Features for Upgrading Your Home

How to avoid getting caught up in shooting

What Should Kids Do In Case Of A Shooting, The Uppsala Shooting Discussion

There was a shooting today, on May 30th, 2018 at midday in the quiet university town of Uppsala, … [Read More...] about What Should Kids Do In Case Of A Shooting, The Uppsala Shooting Discussion

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Small Family Apartment Remodelling- Creating a Spacious Family Room

The original bedroom in our new small family apartment will have to acquire a new role: the living … [Read More...] about Small Family Apartment Remodelling- Creating a Spacious Family Room

Small space family living

Can a family of 5 live comfortably in 700 square feet small apartment?

Good news is: we are buying a flat!   Read about the ordeal of buying in Sweden The bad news … [Read More...] about Can a family of 5 live comfortably in 700 square feet small apartment?

Safety gear on a sailing boat

Safety on board a sailing boat is high priority, especially with kids. In preparation for our … [Read More...] about Safety gear on a sailing boat

Dinghy and life raft options for a small sailing boat

Dinghy and liferaft options for a 28 foot sailing boat

Even as we signed the papers to buy S/V Mariposa we joked that we now need to get 2 extra boats to … [Read More...] about Dinghy and liferaft options for a 28 foot sailing boat

Finding somewhere to live in Uppsala, Sweden

Homeless and vagabond in Sweden

As of today, the 3rd of May, we still have nowhere permanent to live from the end of the May. We … [Read More...] about Homeless and vagabond in Sweden

S/V Mariposa

We bought a Sailing Boat!

After years of dreaming, years of planning, years of chartering, years of borrowing and a summer of … [Read More...] about We bought a Sailing Boat!

Blog Reset at Flea Retreat 2018, Somerset #inpictures

The Flea Retreat ... was like no blogging conference I'd been to before. (Well, blogstock came … [Read More...] about Blog Reset at Flea Retreat 2018, Somerset #inpictures

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Is there such a thing as an ideal blogging conference? Thoughts on Flea Retreat 2018

There are so many blogging conferences happening, it's really hard to pick a good fit. Blog … [Read More...] about Is there such a thing as an ideal blogging conference? Thoughts on Flea Retreat 2018

Snowmageddon Hack - dressing kids

Snowmageddon dressing hack for kids (and adults)

Snowmageddon: The weather is treacherous and the UK is so unprepared. As lots of us parents are torn … [Read More...] about Snowmageddon dressing hack for kids (and adults)

How will technology change family healthcare?

How is technology changing family healthcare?

Anyone else hooked on the Netflix series, Black Mirror?  The moral dilemmas the series presents are … [Read More...] about How is technology changing family healthcare?

Laugh more- theme of the year for Mum on the brink and family

Laugh more! The theme of 2018

Over the Christmas holidays we snuggled a lot, ate even more, played and watched movies. It was … [Read More...] about Laugh more! The theme of 2018

My favourite shopping and travel sites

Shopping Amazon- buy almost anything you can think of.   I have lists of favourite … [Read More...] about My favourite shopping and travel sites

Advent and Christmas table decorations that are as easy as Child's play

Super easy, beautiful Advent and Christmas table decorations kids can make

Each year the first Sunday of Advent just creeps upon us and I'm frantically trying to make or buy … [Read More...] about Super easy, beautiful Advent and Christmas table decorations kids can make

DIY Advent calendar - the best organising tool for pre-Christmas preparations

Kids’ Advent Calendar, your tool for staying organised in the pre-Christmas mayhem

The Advent Calendar has to be more than just a little window of chocolates or sweets, right?! The … [Read More...] about Kids’ Advent Calendar, your tool for staying organised in the pre-Christmas mayhem

Advent and Charity shopping

5 Reasons to Shop at Charity or Goodwill Shop for Christmas

Heading home after dropping the kids off at school and nursery, there was an unusual traffic jam … [Read More...] about 5 Reasons to Shop at Charity or Goodwill Shop for Christmas

How to Make the Holidays Better for Co-workers

The holiday season can be stressful. Business may be booming but with never-ending shopping lists … [Read More...] about How to Make the Holidays Better for Co-workers

Christmas

How to Hygge- Challenge #1 [video] #hyggechallenge

As the darkness closes in again this winter, I'm clinging to anything to get me through these short … [Read More...] about How to Hygge- Challenge #1 [video] #hyggechallenge

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Gårdsjö älgpark, a daytrip to a Swedish Moose Park [video]

Did you know that the moose crossing traffic sign is the most collected item by tourists visiting … [Read More...] about Gårdsjö älgpark, a daytrip to a Swedish Moose Park [video]

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How to organise a lastminute, super easy kids’ birthday party

The birthday was quickly approaching and we had done NOTHING to get anything, especially not a … [Read More...] about How to organise a lastminute, super easy kids’ birthday party

Eriksdalbadet Stockholm slow travel family explore

Slow travel- Exploring Eriksdalbadet, Stockholm

These were the sheds for the allotments! A stroll in Eriksdalbadet, Stockholm was perfect for … [Read More...] about Slow travel- Exploring Eriksdalbadet, Stockholm

Spotting Genuine vs fake IG

Instagram Genuine Engagement of a Blogger vs Automated Engagement #Instagate

Instagram is my favourite social media platform.  Personally, I've put a lot of effort into the … [Read More...] about Instagram Genuine Engagement of a Blogger vs Automated Engagement #Instagate

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Dear Decathlon…an Open Letter

Dear Decathlon, We've shopped with you for a few years now, first discovering a Decathlon store … [Read More...] about Dear Decathlon…an Open Letter

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9 tips for Eating Out with Kids

Eating out is such a treat: no cooking, no dishes, lots of choice.  Eating out with kids is a lovely … [Read More...] about 9 tips for Eating Out with Kids

Mothers Day Gadget loving mum gift guide Mumonthebrink

The Gadget-loving Mum’s perfect Mother’s Day present

The kids arrived back from the post office with a lovely package today: It was filled with lots of … [Read More...] about The Gadget-loving Mum’s perfect Mother’s Day present

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Is a Hostel for a 40 plus, Lone Female?

I return to the hostel, to my dorm room shared with 5 others, after walking about 10K, … [Read More...] about Is a Hostel for a 40 plus, Lone Female?

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Panasonic DMC-FZ200 Camera Time-tested Review

What makes an ideal camera for a blogger and travel writer? We bought the Panasonic DMC-FZ200 in … [Read More...] about Panasonic DMC-FZ200 Camera Time-tested Review

What I Ate Today Diet WIAT Diet

The WIAT Diet.

What the hell is the WIAT diet?- you're probably asking Well, let me introduce you to the … [Read More...] about The WIAT Diet.

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10 Awesome Holiday Tips … for Aruba

Aruba, the Happy Island, is in the Caribbean just off the coast of Venezuela.  This island a perfect … [Read More...] about 10 Awesome Holiday Tips … for Aruba

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Boost kids’ Reading Confidence with Reading Eggs

Reading Eggs is not new to us; We've subscribed on and off for the past 5 years for Angelina and … [Read More...] about Boost kids’ Reading Confidence with Reading Eggs

Reluctant reader

How to Help an 8-year-old Struggling and Reluctant Reader?

For years, I've had pangs of guilt for failing my child, failing to rescue him from his struggle to … [Read More...] about How to Help an 8-year-old Struggling and Reluctant Reader?

Family Ski and Snowboarding Experience at Kläppen Ski Resort, Sweden

This winter we decided to take our first family wintersport holiday. Super exciting! (After … [Read More...] about Family Ski and Snowboarding Experience at Kläppen Ski Resort, Sweden

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  • Blog Reset at Flea Retreat 2018, Somerset #inpictures
  • Is there such a thing as an ideal blogging conference? Thoughts on Flea Retreat 2018
  • Snowmageddon dressing hack for kids (and adults)
  • How is technology changing family healthcare?
  • Laugh more! The theme of 2018
  • My favourite shopping and travel sites
  • Super easy, beautiful Advent and Christmas table decorations kids can make
  • Kids’ Advent Calendar, your tool for staying organised in the pre-Christmas mayhem
  • 5 Reasons to Shop at Charity or Goodwill Shop for Christmas
  • How to Make the Holidays Better for Co-workers
  • How to Hygge- Challenge #1 [video] #hyggechallenge
  • Gårdsjö älgpark, a daytrip to a Swedish Moose Park [video]
  • How to organise a lastminute, super easy kids’ birthday party
  • Video editting with Magix Fastcut… a free, automated tool
  • Slow travel- Exploring Eriksdalbadet, Stockholm
  • BlackBerry KEYone- First Impressions
  • Instagram Genuine Engagement of a Blogger vs Automated Engagement #Instagate
  • Dear Decathlon…an Open Letter
  • 9 tips for Eating Out with Kids
  • The Gadget-loving Mum’s perfect Mother’s Day present
  • Is a Hostel for a 40 plus, Lone Female?
  • Panasonic DMC-FZ200 Camera Time-tested Review
  • The WIAT Diet.
  • 10 Awesome Holiday Tips … for Aruba
  • Boost kids’ Reading Confidence with Reading Eggs
  • How to Help an 8-year-old Struggling and Reluctant Reader?
  • Family Ski and Snowboarding Experience at Kläppen Ski Resort, Sweden
  • Happy Home: My Meditating Frog from Sri Lanka
  • Santa’s Grotto at Wyevale Garden Centre and the Dreaded “Does Santa really exist?” Question
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