Happy New Year to everyone first of all. Ringing in the new year might have been not the same as expected for everyone, but I hope you made the most of it anyway. For us, it was no different really. I was in bed before 10pm.
Halloween has been long gone now but I haven’t found the time to write what we did on this unusual Halloween day of 2020. We tried to make it as normal as we could for the kids and I think we did a pretty good job. The estate we live in was on the same page and tried to do…
Last month, after having a lovely staycation in Donegal as a family, I decided I would extend my visit and head further South, to the lovely County of Clare. Hubby and the kids headed straight home after a stop at the grandparents house. I made this decision purely because at the time, we were told that Kildare is going to…
Dear Matthew, another year has passed, you have become another year older. This year has been slightly different. Half of it anyways. A time we will remember for many years to come. Mammy will remember for sure.
During this pandemic we all tried to make the best out of the Summer and most people in Ireland stayed put and went on a “staycation”. We have had many holidays in Ireland in the past and to be honest, once you have good weather, it is one of the best holidays ever for the kids. Pack the whole house…
This year is going to be all about supporting local businesses. Coronavirus has affected the tourism industry big time in any country.
As we all have been adapting to the new normal over the past two weeks, we have been busy exploring Ireland. Keeping it local is what the tourism board is saying. In August we are planning a week in Donegal and I am honestly really looking forward to it.
The Summer holidays are in full swing for the last week in Ireland. This year is obviously going to be a lot different to any other Summer holidays. The only break we will get this Summer is a staycation up in County Donegal. We are looking forward to it to actually get a break and see some other scenery.
Since we are now in Phase 2 of the lifted COVID-19 restrictions, we are now able to explore more of the country. The rules are you can either travel 20km from your home if you cross your county, or you can travel anywhere in your county. Luckily County Kildare is quite big. (even though we all prefer a bit of…
It has been that long, I can’t even remember when it was the first week we went into lockdown in Ireland. For us this is the new normal now but we must be entering week nine I’d say. As we are entering a new week, today is the day where some of the restrictions are being lifted again.
It’s been a while since I have taken to the blog. I have neglected it a bit this year to be honest. Since we are on lockdown, I definitely have less time to sit down and write a post. If I am not working, I am minding the kids and when the kids are in bed, the least thing I…
“This Blog has been written and provided by An Post Insurance – #ad.” When hubby bought his new car at the end of last year, we definitely considered buying an electric car. We have the facility of charging it at the side of our house but the car he liked, wasn’t available as an electric one.
It’s been over two weeks now since I returned from my trip to Lisbon. Apart from the one trip I made to London three years ago, this was my first ever proper solo trip. I had such a great time and I would definitely recommend it to everyone else out there. Your best friend might not always find the time…
Dear Chloe, another year has passed, another year older. This year is going to be a big one for you. You are finally stepping into your brothers footsteps and will be attending junior infants this coming September. We decided to keep you back for another year to grow your confidence. When you start school, you will be 5 years and…
We have been living in our new built home for well over three years now. Even now we are still decorating/improving our house. It’s an endless story really. But what do they say “A house is never finished”. That couldn’t be more true.
It’s the middle of January and I am finally getting time to type up the experience we had meeting Santa at Causey Farm. January is not just known for its January Blues but I find it a quite hectic month,too. We are all trying to get back into a routine. Slowly getting there.
The vast majority are back to work this week whereas other people are still in thw festive mood until Monday morning. I am not going to lie, it was hard to get back yesterday. And it was even harder to get out of bed. I might have slept in a little but thankfully there was no traffic.
How are we all holding up with the Christmas shopping? Are you all organised like I am and have the Christmas presents bought and wrapped or are you a last minute person? If you are, then this post is ideal for you, in case you still have to buy for daughter, niece, friend’s daughter etc.
*Advertisement feature* It is no secret that at Christmas time we spend the most. It‘s the only time of the year where we, as a family, would go mad on the spending. However all the children get the same amount of money spent on their Christmas presents. It’s only fair in my opinion.
The family holiday is usually good for a full roller coaster of emotions over a one to two-week period. Mostly positive of course, but when there’s kids involved, you can usually expect a few tears at some point as well. As your children get older, the dynamic on the holiday changes, and therefore so does the challenge to keep creating…
