Deep minuses had had me worried and it wasn't long after arriving in Uppsala before we were to experience our first -20C (-4F). Thankfully I we were prepared, with the greatest help coming from Hugo's teacher who emailed us about all the gear we need, before we moved. Over the past month I've not had one complaint of being cold from the kids and we've been out enough. At … [Read more...] about Dressing the kids for winter and wintersports, the Swedish way
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Waddesdon Manor Winter Lights- ’twas step too far for me
Have you ever done something rather silly to capture that perfect picture? I'm thinking of something like going out on a cold winter night, stumbling along cold paths, dragging kids along. Ah yes, that! And then you go a step further! A step too far! Tonight we drove to our local National trust property, Waddesdon Manor, to see their winter light display byBruce … [Read more...] about Waddesdon Manor Winter Lights- ’twas step too far for me
Waddesdon Manor in the winter
Imagine a bitter cold, but sunny day. You decide to go for a little walk at one of your favourite National Trust properties. On your walk you stumble upon a café terrace with sheepskins on the chairs and warm woollen blankets ready to wrap up in. It is so tempting to just snuggle down with a warm hot chocolate! Alas, your children will not even contemplate that. They have … [Read more...] about Waddesdon Manor in the winter
