Really? Half-Term is already here!!?!??! With many Essex attractions viewing half-term as the last opportunity to make the most of daylight saving time, there are lots of fab ideas for days out with the kids this half-term. While I’m personally loving homemade soup and those comforting Sunday lunches, that autumn light during sunset keeps me heading outdoors to enjoy it. So … Read More

It’s been one of those weeks where I’m still loving the early evening light those beautiful rainbows after a big downpour. But I’m also conscious that Autumn isn’t too far off and so any chance I have, I’m heading outdoors to enjoy that light. With several weeks left of the school holidays, what better excuse do you need to cram in even more days out … Read More

I don’t know about you but the summer diary is starting to fill up and I’m getting excited about heading off on adventures. But what about the weekends and those school holidays that are lingering? Is it possible to squeeze in, even more, fab days out with the kids? Errrrr, of course it is!!! If you are ready to plan … Read More

It’s the last day of half term and I hope you’ve had some fab days out with the kids. Whatever you have been up to throughout the holidays, I think you deserve a hooray! Are you having that celebratory glass of vino to avoid those Sunday night blues? Whenever I come back from holiday, I like to plan the next one to … Read More

I can’t quite believe it’s snowing outside as I write this. While I am currently in Scotland, and that alone could explain it, it’s the 25th April! Really there is snow!?!?! For me, May always signals a time of the year where I start to think flip flops, spring and summer dresses and even more time outdoors. But don’t worry, … Read More

It’s a Saturday morning and you’ve either made it to the weekend after a week of work or survived the first week of the Easter school holidays. The kids are enjoying the great weather and you’ve a cuppa of tea in hand. But what to do? You know you want to make the most of the longer days but you’re … Read More

Eeeek - we are nearly there! Yep, can I say it without jinxing the weather? Oh stuff it, I will. Hello there Spring!!! Whoop! I have a smile on my face, the spring wardrobe starts to make an appearance and even typing my monthly instalment of things to do in Essex is a cheerier job to do on the list! … Read More

How has the year started for you? I hope January was kind to all of you. I’ve certainly enjoyed the much wilder weather and dog walks that haven’t been too harsh with rain! But still, I’m as always surprised how quickly it has gone and it’s that time again - my monthly instalment of things to do in Essex. … Read More

With so much focus on publishing my 100th blog on New Year’s Eve, I’m a little behind with the first instalment of our monthly off-peak things to do in Essex! I’m so sorry!!! This last week has really just run away with me but I’m sure you all made the best use of last weekend. But if this is the first time … Read More