Reflections March 2022
We had another brief dusting of snow this month. March was all about World Book Day! My boys look forward to it months in advance. It might be Oskar's last time, as I don't think they dress up for it in
{Edinburgh} Merchiston Park Playground
We ticked off another playground in our 'how many different playgrounds can we visit this year' quest yesterday. It's actually one we stop at quite a lot, as it's right next to where the Beaver Scouts sometimes meet when they
{Edinburgh} Princes Street Gardens Playground
UPDATE 21/02/2024: The Playground in Princes Street Gardens is being refurbished. The main Castle structure was in disrepair, and we thought it was going to fixed up but it seems like they have removed the whole playground! Below is what
{Edinburgh} Fun for all ages at East Meadows Playpark
It's time to introduce you to our favourite Edinburgh playground of all time. Officially it's called the Magnet Playarea, but I've never heard anyone call it that. I've more commonly heard it referred to as East Meadow Playpark, or when
Reflections February 2022
February brought some snow. Not enough to go sledging, but it still looked pretty. After a really mild January, my eldest chose the worst possible weekend - we're talking howling winds, pelting rain, and freezing temperatures, to go camping with his
Audubon’s Birds of America
Last week, schools in Edinburgh were off for half term so I made some time to take the boys on a couple of outings. One such outing was to the National Museum of Scotland, which we visit frequently year round
{Edinburgh} Saughton Park Playground & Skate Park
It's time to tell you about Saughton Park. We last visited at the end of December, so it doesn't really count towards this years quest to visit as many playgrounds as we can, but while I'm sure we'll visit again
{Edinburgh} Meadows Toddler Play Area
I have another playground to share with you today. This is one that we used to visit a lot when the boys were younger, but as it's aimed at toddlers they have now outgrown it. It still gets a bug
Reflections – January 2022
We started off our year with some New Year's Day fun - little did we know that poor youngest child was already coming down with tonsillitis at this point. Just some of the gorgeous Christmas decorations around Edinburgh that were still
{Edinburgh} Murieston Park Playground
I photographed another playground for you today. Murieston Park is a playground we've been to in the past with the kids, but I didn't take any photos that time. It's located in the Gorgie/ Dalry area of Edinburgh, south west
{Edinburgh} Harrison Park West Playground
This morning we ticked off another playground in our 'how many different playgrounds can we visit this year' quest. It's situated in Harrison Park, next to the Union Canal, which offers nice opportunities for walks and duck spotting (though watch
Chapter Book of the Month: When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
We've been on a bit of a chapter book review hiatus, but today we're back with a new Chapter Book of the Month! My 11 year old is studying World War II at school, so for his home reading I