Tag: Northern Ireland

Visiting Downhill Demense After Lockdown

Visiting Downhill Demense After Lockdown

We did it. We braved public transport since lockdown ‘locked us down’ in March, earlier this year. It was strange, I cannot deny that, but everything went as smoothly as it could have and Translink {our transport service here in Northern Ireland} were on point 

The most wonderful Easter holidays with my gang!

The most wonderful Easter holidays with my gang!

I don’t think I have ever been able to say this before and I hope by saying it that I’m not jinxing anything. But, our entire Easter holidays had minimal bickering from the kids. Minimal. This is unheard of and I’m not sure what has 

All aboard, the HMS Caroline!

All aboard, the HMS Caroline!

Over half term the kids and I had a few adventures. Adventures with the kids are always fun, even if 85% of the time is spent breaking up their incessant bickering! Nevertheless, the sun shines through the whining and sibling rivalries – eventually! Our latest adventure, was 

Maud’s Ice-Cream Factory Tour experience

Maud’s Ice-Cream Factory Tour experience

If you’re native to our gorgeous fields of green & banter a-plenty A.K.A Northern Ireland, then you’ll know there is only one ice-cream brand in our eyes & our hearts. Maud’s. We all know there is only one pooh bear ice-cream that will just make 

Delicious Rainbow Sandwiches | Recipe

Delicious Rainbow Sandwiches | Recipe

When I was wee, there was always one staple food {OK, being Irish there was more than one!} but the bread was always on the side of our plate during dinner. My Mum would always ask “Would you like a wee bit of bread & 

The pretty umbrellas of West Street

The pretty umbrellas of West Street

Social media can be a wonderful place. As I scrolled through my Facebook feed, over my morning cup of tea – like we all do I’m sure. I caught wind of a new addition to an old street which just so happened to be in one 

Tesco Taste Festival at Custom House Square!

Tesco Taste Festival at Custom House Square!

Last weekend the family & I went along to the annual Tesco Taste Festival that was based in Custom House Square, Belfast. Luckily the weather was playing nice so we were able to enjoy everything going on outside, as much as inside too.  Before going 

In search of Giants with National Trust NI

In search of Giants with National Trust NI

A few weeks ago we were invited along to visit the historical basalt columns at the Giants Causeway, with National Trust NI. I have visited the Giants Causeway a few times when I was younger.   Since we don’t drive, I was a little worried