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The summer holidays are finally here so let’s hope the sunshine puts in a lengthy appearance too! No more school runs - or daily ‘dodge the traffic warden’. Countless lazy lie ins (for the children at least…) and the prospect of a holiday in the sun if you’re lucky. Sounds good doesn’t it? We all need to re-charge our batteries now and again and even though work may carry on when studying stops, at least the stress is a little less when school is out for the summer. We’re sure that you have lots of fabulous activities and day trips lined up but for those of you who don’t, we’ve got ju..

It's almost time to ditch those uniforms, abandon the school run and stop attempting to memorise hundreds of random dates on the monthly newsletter. Always a struggle that last one…   Yep, school is almost out and there are two young people in our house who simply couldn't be happier! So plans are now afoot as to what we might get up to during the long and lazy summer. Besides endless titivation of our playhouse and pavilion that is!     There has been talk of a trip to the West End to see a musical or perhaps a train ride to the Scottish Highlands. We have also toyed with t..

This month we are giving away an amazing playhouse to one lucky competition winner! Click here for all the details...   Primrose Cottage Playhouse   These gorgeous, embroidered, colourful creations are every child’s dream. They have all the ingredients necessary to fire the imagination and send little ones off to a far away land full of fairies, pirates and magical butterflies….   Beach House Playhouse   Such dreamy, imaginative play takes me right back to my own childhood. However, instead of a beautifully crafted, easy-to-assemble playhouse, we had to make-do ..

It’s half term. That delightful time when you start to realise with a jolt that summer is just around the corner (in theory). If it hasn’t crossed your mind already, then you’re obviously too busy thinking up ‘fun’ activities to do with the children this week...Get those playhouses and pavilions dusted off!     The arrival of summer is great news for the most part. No more school runs, warmer weather (perhaps) and the prospect of a holiday in the sun! That’s all very nice but it also means I have to start thinking about my ‘bikini body’ - as everyone keeps reminding me...   ..

This July weather is a bit of a non-starter. “It just doesn’t know what it wants to do!” sounds the familiar lament at the school gates and supermarket checkout. Personally, I have just resolved to having all manner of coats - and suncream - at the ready should it decide to ‘turn’ without warning, like some crazy dictator.   It is supposed to be summer and on some days it certainly feels like it is. On most days it doesn't but never mind about that. I want to talk gorgeous, warm and delightfully dry weather, when the children can get outside and enjoy some real playtime.   I don’t ..