Tag: Northern Ireland

A day trip to Portrush #staycationchallenge

A day trip to Portrush #staycationchallenge

When my children’s school holidays are upon us I have to admit I get a little aaahh about it all. Day trips as a big family can be expensive! Even a simple trip to the cinema {with food after} can easily cost us £60; which 

Me & Mine project {January 2017}

Me & Mine project {January 2017}

January, as a family has been busy yet lovely. We have slipped back into normality quite happily because I think we all love a bit of routine – don’t we? I know I do. Getting the kids back to school, being able to actually clean 

Our day trip to Castlerock {in photos}

Our day trip to Castlerock {in photos}

Last weekend we took an impromptu day trip to Castlerock. A little seaside village up on the North Coast of Northern Ireland and it’s a place dear to my heart. We spent every school holiday at the caravan in Castlerock when I was younger; it’s also 

Our Autumnal life, lately…{Oct/Nov 2016}

Our Autumnal life, lately…{Oct/Nov 2016}

“The weather outside is frightful”….I’m sure I’ve heard those words in a song, somewhere… The weather has gone from a pleasant Autumnal feel too down right baltic. Hats, gloves, and scarfs have been pulled out of the depths of our closets and drawers and we’re 

Making memories at Carrickfergus Castle

Making memories at Carrickfergus Castle

We may live on a relatively small island, but it is a beautiful island, regardless of her size. There are so many gorgeous places to visit here in Northern Ireland and we’re lucky enough to leave nearby to quite a few of them. We recently 

Our Viaduct Adventure

Our Viaduct Adventure

On the morning Ellie and Jacob flew off on holiday with their Dad & Grandparents, I felt horrifically lost. So, to counteract my sadness {as I was missing their faces and hugs already!} little miss Belle & I took ourselves off for a little adventure