Tatty Scones
Hope everyone had a good Burns Night. We celebrated last night with a Burns Supper - classic haggis, neeps (mashed turnips) and tatties (mashed potatoes). As always, we made way too much of the mashed potatoes, so my husband has
Scottish Book of the Week: The God of All Small Boys
Round two of my Scottish Book of the Week picks, and for the second week in a row it's another historical novel. The story is fictional, but the setting is real. It's beautifully written, and full of joy and sadness
Scottish Book of the Week: Rivet Boy
I'm excited to introduce you to the project I've set myself for this year. As you may know, we love books, and we love Scotland, so this year, I'm going to try and read as many different children's books set
Haggis Pakora
With only ten days to go until Burns Night - the day Scotland celebrates its national bard - I thought it would be perfect time to share my husband's haggis pakora recipe with you. These little nuggets are really more-ish,
{Edinburgh} Dalry Community Park
We're always excited to visit a new playground, so when I saw that the new playground at Dalry Community Park was finally ready, during a trip to Lidl earlier this week, it didn't take much convincing to persuade my younger
Planning for January
Last updated: 29 December 2024 Just a few days to go until 2025 - time to get organised for the new year! And time to update my planning posts from last year. Each month, I will once again be sharing our
{Edinburgh} Murder Mystery Trail around The Meadows
Four years ago, I wrote a Murder Mystery Trail around the Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve here in Edinburgh, for my older son's lockdown birthday. This year, my younger son requested a murder mystery for his birthday too. I thought
Christmas Holiday Activities in Edinburgh 2024/25
Edinburgh schools break up for the Christmas today. After the first few days of activities, I can guarantee that cabin fever will start to set in fairly quickly, especially once the 'big day' is over. Getting everyone out the house
Apfelpunsch Spice Mix
I love giving hand made gifts. This 'Apfelpunsch' (Apple Punch) Spice Mix is quick to throw together, and makes a cute gift. You can pair it with a bottle of nice apple juice to make the gift a bit more
Elf on the Shelf – Yay or Nay?
With just a few days to go until the start of December, it's not only time to think about Advent calendars, but also that other daily countdown thing that rears its head during December - the Elf on the Shelf!
Planning for December
We've reached the end of the year, and the busiest time. So many things to keep on top of. I’m updating all my monthly planning posts again for this year. In case it helps anyone else be more
Christmas Time in Edinburgh 2024
There’s just one week to go until the first of Advent, and the official start to the pre-Christmas season. What’s meant to be a joyful time can quickly turn stressful for families, with parents feeling the pressure to do ALL