In England there is a mystical and magical place tucked away just off the A34, near Oxford and a stone's throw from Didcot and Abingdon. It's Milton Manor. I've heard stories about this small estate, that lost it's lands during compulsory purchases during the war. Stories how wonderful it is; How you feel like stepping back in time when you visit. Today I had the privilege … [Read more...] about The mystical, magical Milton Manor in Oxfordshire
Barefoot Books
Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales
The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales is a book I've been looking forward to reading ever since Tessa Strickland, Barefoot Books co-founder and Editor-in-chief talked about it in June. Back then she was full of excitement and putting on the very final touches on the book. We got to have sneaky peek at some of the artwork and content. Today I finally sat down with a cup of … [Read more...] about Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales
My festival children’s book stall- Barefoot Books
In the spring I fell in love with Barefoot Books. So much so that I put my money where my heart was and signed up to be an ambassador (aka reseller to you and me). Since then, I've shared the books with family and friends, mentioned a couple of our favourites like Herb the vegetarian dragon, Gardening with Grandpa here, but not really launched into the business … [Read more...] about My festival children’s book stall- Barefoot Books
Family fun at the Charlbury Riverside Festival
Summer holidays have started! I don't know about you, but we have so much planned for the coming weeks. One of the first exciting things on our agenda is an Oxfordshire family festival this weekend, the Charlbury Riverside Festival. See if you can spot why I am extra- extra excited about this festival! (clue look at the kid's agenda): Free family-friendly music festival in an … [Read more...] about Family fun at the Charlbury Riverside Festival
Jumping into Gardening with the #KidsGrowWild Challenge
Thanks to Chris who blogs at Thinly Spread and Annie's linky, the inspiring How does your garden grow?, we have been a bit more active in the garden this year, cleared weeds, trimmed hedges, prepared our veg bed. I had pledged to get the children more involved too. Then along came the #KidsGrowWild Challenge from Britmums. I signed up for it. A sweet children's gardening … [Read more...] about Jumping into Gardening with the #KidsGrowWild Challenge