I sometimes find when camping that our meals get a little meat and carb heavy. Lately I have tried to cook more balanced dishes and these sides are a great way to make veggies the star of the show. Baked Sweet Potato I am a massive sweet potato […]
Camping is great for people watching. Over the last few years I’ve noticed several different types of camper, so thought I’d write about some of my favourites. Do you recognise yourself here?! The Instagram Camper I first came into contact with the fabled ‘Instagram Camper’ when we were […]
I’m always looking for an interesting day out, and so decided to fit in another outing on the way back from our Peak District mini break. We called in at Hardwick Hall, our second National Trust visit after Longshaw, and had a fantastic time. It had all the […]
Our second outing of our mini break was a stroll around Ladybower reservoir. Our B&B was just a few minutes drive away so it seemed like the perfect place for an easy walk. Finn had decided not to sleep so we needed some fresh air, but didn’t feel […]
Last week we headed to the Peak District for a few days. It was kind of a mini honeymoon, but also just because we fancied a break after all the wedding craziness. Despite some unfavorable forecasts, it didn’t rain. I was secretly hoping I’d be able to dress […]
I am so excited about getting a new tent this year and heading out for some more adventures; but there have been many, many camping lessons that we have learnt the hard way. Choose the right site We have stayed at some amazing campsites over the last few […]
When I heard about 30 Days Wild I was inspired to take part. Life has been so hectic lately with work and our wedding looming that it’s been hard to fit in as much outdoor time as I would like. I thought this would give me the perfect push […]
As the weather has improved lately I’ve been craving some time under canvas. I am desperate to head back out there, however we are in need of a lot of new equipment. Our bargain tent has served us well for a couple of years, but our incredibly windy […]
A couple of weeks ago I got an amazing email from the Corey at fifi + hop nominating me for a Liebster Award. It really made my day! As much as I love blogging, it’s still very much a hobby for me and it still surprises me when people […]
We’ve been trying to make the most of the decent weather lately and get outside as much as possible. It’s also been a great opportunity to visit local (and local-ish) places that we’ve never been to. Following on from our visit to Fineshade, we headed once again to […]
