I don’t know about you but to me September feels like the beginning of another year. It marks the end of the summer and we most definitely saw a shift in the seasons. There were also some big changes for us as a family with one of our brood making the move from nursery to …
I love the summer holidays even if they aren’t always sunny. August was a bit mixed in terms of the weather but that didn’t stop us enjoying our family travels and, thankfully, the month ended on a sunny note. In fact, the August Bank Holiday weekend was the hottest on record in the UK. It’s …
As I look out of my window while writing this post, it’s raining. Hardly weather for the height of the British summer?! It’s got me feeling a bit pessimistic as I think ahead to our staycation in the UK, during which we’ll be visiting three counties in our caravan. However, a quick scan through my …
June was a big month for Tin Box family adventures, brimming with fun, travels and days out. Now that we are half way through the year I’m thankful that I’ve taken the time to write monthly round-ups. I think so many of the small details would get lost in the general mayhem of family life …
Hurray! Spring is finally here and we’ve been feeling a few hints of the warmer weather just around the corner. Sadly though May has given us few opportunities to get out and enjoy it. It’s very unlike us but read on to find out what’s been keeping us indoors and away from our usual outdoor …
What a treat April was! I began the month with a glorious week in Cornwall with my little family and ended it in London at a conference with the best group of online buddies a blogger could have. That’s not to mention a brilliant and busy trip to Hampshire to see family and friends in-between. …
After a relatively quiet February, March saw us back out on the road having a lot of family adventures. This is one of the reasons why I’m a few days *cough*, OK more than a week late with my monthly round up. But when travel is to blame I think I can grin and bear …
Tucked away in the Surrey Hills is a place that reminds me of Narnia. The Sculpture Park is the world’s largest all year sculpture park with more than 600 works of art nestled within 10 acres of wooded valley. We discovered it while staying at Bel & The Dragon which is just across the road …
There’s nothing I love more than heading off on a new adventure. But sometimes it’s good to be at home, reflect, enjoy each other’s company and to plan for future trips. That’s what February was all about. We didn’t travel (well, not as a family) but I still have lots of fond memories and feel …
Nestled in the stunning Surrey Hills is Polesden Lacey – a magnificent Edwardian estate that’s seen its far share of high society gatherings. The National Trust is in the middle of restoring 18 of the house’s 200 rooms never seen by the public before. The Unseen Spaces at Polesden Lacey take you behind the scenes …