Top 6 Gifts For A 5 Year Old Girl

Why does it always seem to be someone's birthday?

My children have been invited to so many birthday parties recently and because I like to go shopping with them for interesting gifts to give to their friends, it gave me the idea of putting together a little gift guide for when you find yourself without a gift and need some ideas.

Pick Your Own Fruit, Yes Please!

On a beautiful sunny day I can think of nothing better to do than spend an hour or so in fresh air picking fruit from trees and bushes, and that's exactly what was next on our list for things to do with the family this summer.
We hadn't had very good weather for a few days so when we saw the forecast for some truly summery weather coming our way, we jumped at the chance to plan a day out in the sunshine. If you read my blog regularly you will know that we live in the countryside which makes activities like this slightly easier and we found a place not too far away where we could go and pick fruit ourselves.

Time For A Nature Hunt

Summer is a great time to be out and about, especially with the little ones. When it's nice weather you don't want to be cooped up inside, you want to be outside enjoying the sunshine but what can you do so the kids don't get bored? Well here's a seriously easy and low-cost idea...

Healthy Chicken Wraps // Family Meals

I am on a constant search for meals for my family that are healthy, fulfilling and affordable. I want to make sure that we get the right nutrients that contribute to a balanced diet so I'm really happy when I can pull together a relatively simple meal like this that the whole family (including picky eaters) will enjoy.

Turning 31!

I can't believe that it's been a whole year since I entered into my thirties! Where did the time go? I feel like I was only just getting used to the big 30 and now I've got to add a one onto it.
I'm not afraid of aging as we experience things differently as we get older and I must admit that since last year I have been looking at my life and the world through new eyes.
I didn't want a party or anything like that this year because I didn't really see the point anymore. Instead my friends and family wished me happy birthday and gave me a few small gifts (even though I told them not to get me anything) and to be honest; I enjoyed this birthday far more than in previous years. Perhaps it is because I had no expectations and instead just concentrated on enjoying the day. I was in a seriously positive mood and the sun was shining so I just enjoyed my day and continued on with my normal daily life with the added bonus of cake ;)

Are you in your early 30's or about to enter them? Do you see things differently than you did in your twenties?

Have a great day!