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
{Edinburgh} Bruntsfield Links Playground
Today I've got another playground review for you. This is the playground we probably visit the most, as it's closest to our house. In fact, we were just there yesterday (though the photos are from previous visits when we had
Smoked Salmon Pasta with Spinach & Canellini Beans
This one-pot salmon pasta is one of our new favourite mid-week meals. It’s super easy to throw together, and using smoked salmon means you don’t need to worry about pre-cooking any raw fish. It does have spinach in it, with
{Edinburgh} Falcon Road Park Playground
We visited our second playground of the year last weekend. This wee hidden gem just off Falcon Road is one we often stop by at on our way home from walks to the Hermitage of Braid or Blackford Pond. My
{Edinburgh} Dumbiedykes – A Playground with a View
Following on from yesterday's post about my son's resolution to visit as many different playgrounds this year as he can, here's our first playground review from our New Year's Day walk. Dumbiedykes Playground is set in Holyrood Park, between Dumbiedykes
A-Z of Public Playgrounds in Edinburgh
Happy New Year, everyone! Have you made any New Year's resolutions? My 7 year old says his is to try and visit as many different playgrounds and play parks in Edinburgh this year as he can. In fact, we visited
Recycled Cardboard Christmas ‘Gingerbread’ Village
I have a tendency to hoard cardboard from delivery boxes and such like, much to my husband's dismay who thinks we have too much stuff in the house, but it came in very handy when the boys and I decided
Citrus Peel Star Garland
We love making our own Christmas decorations, and where we can we try to reuse materials that would otherwise get thrown out. There's nothing like decorations that look pretty AND make you feel good about being eco friendly. One of
German Christmas Baking Round-up: Our Top 5 Recipes (GF)
Happy 1st of Advent! It's been a bit quiet on the blog over November. It was a really busy month for us - not only did we celebrate both my boys' birthdays, but my parents finally made it over from