An enchanting Easter treat for the whole family. We are all huge fans of Enid Blyton's original Enchanted Wood Trilogy in our house. Kate Winslets fantastic narration of the books via the Yoto collection was an absolute mainstay of our eldest daughters bedtime routine for longer than I care to…
A day at The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust's site at Castle Espie on the shores of Strangford Lough is always a favourite with our little crew. From duck feeding, bird watching and wildflower meadows to adventure playgrounds and a lovely shop and cafe, its a great day out within eas…
Blustery April days make the perfect opportunity for outsideplay, cosy reads and plenty of chocolate! Irrespective of the impending Storm Dave over the Easter Weekend, as April has approached a well-needed sense of Spring has landed at Margaret's Blanket HQ. The acid green buds of new growt…
When life feels non-stop — school runs, work, workouts, after-school clubs, and everything in between — figuring out what’s for dinner - EVERY. SINGLE. DAY can feel like one job too many. This quick and healthy sweet potato and chickpea soup is one of those recipes that quietly makes life …
Healthy Winter Breakfast for Busy Mums: Easy Porridge with Fruit and Seeds Winter mornings can feel rushed before the day has even begun. Between school runs, work commitments, and caring for everyone else, breakfast is often the first thing to be skipped. But a healthy winter breakfast doesn’t nee…
Book Review - The Book of Beginnings by Sally Page ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jo Sorsby's life is in haitus. Having just gone through a painful breakup from her boyfriend James and been made redundant from her job at a bank, she has been left feeling adrift. There is an unfamiliar disconnect with …
My Favourite Podcasts for Autumn – From One Tired Mum to Another There’s something about autumn that makes me want to slow down, drink something warm, and actually breathe for a minute. As a 40-something mum juggling school runs, meal prep, never-ending laundry, trying to exercise, trying to be s…
Book Review: Pages & Co. by Anna James — A Whimsical Adventure for Every Book Lover ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you've ever wished you could step right into your favorite book and have tea with Anne of Green Gables or solve mysteries with Sherlock Holmes, then Pages & Co. by Anna James is your dr…
If you are looking for a simple, refreshing drink the whole family will love this easy homemade lemonade recipe is made with just a few ingredients and comes together in minutes—no fancy gadgets required! All you need is an old fashioned lemon squeezer , fresh lemons, and a little suga…
As a society we throw away 7 million tonnes of food and drink away every year*. It's an inconceivable amount and I am as guilty as the next person for wasting food usually due to the fact that I hadn't planned my meals properly or used up leftovers. And it really annoys me. Living, as I …
Learn how to make some beautiful Christmas decorations perfect for the holiday season or for gifting to your friends and family or even your children’s school teachers. Made from air dry clay, these decorations offer such a simple but luxurious look and a high quality feel. They can also be pers…
How to Sew a Fun Kids Wash Bag Follow along with me a make a fun kids wash bag. This a great project to do with younger sewers as the choice of fabrics, zips and sew-on patches can really allow you to make the bag your own. When it came to Christmas presents this year, I started early with the hope…