It’s the perfect time of year to go for a walk outdoors, and in the North East of England we’ve got so many beautiful places to head outdoors and get some fresh air. This time of year is one of my f...
Category: Family
20Feb
16Dec
Our Dream Holiday to Lapland
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Since we had the boys I’ve always wanted to take them to Lapland, Finland to meet the big man himself as I love Christmas so much and I thought it would add to the Christmas magic. So in 2017 we decided to ...
13Sep
9 things no one tells you about motherhood
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Being a mum is the best thing in the world, but it’s also the hardest job too. When I met Richard, I knew that we’d end up staying together, getting married and having kids. We’ve always had ...
29Aug
6 back-to-school hacks
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This summer has been longer than usual and we’ve been lucky enough to experience what’s called a ‘proper’ summer in the UK. We’ve had long periods of sunshine, which has meant we can play outdoors ...
15Aug
Disneyworld, Florida – a review of the parks
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A few years we made a family pact to visit Disneyworld, Florida, as Richard’s parents have always wanted to take us all there to experience this trip of a lifetime together (how lucky we are). We’re...
13Aug
Planning the best Orlando holiday
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Booking a family trip to Florida can be one of the most exciting things you’ll ever do for your family. However, there is so much to consider, and research is key! There are so many things to see and do i...
06Aug
Avoid the comparison trap
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Some simple advice on how to avoid falling into the comparison trap during the summer holidays. The summer holidays can be such a wonderful time of the year with our children, as we get to hang out with them an...
01Aug
6 steps to a mindful holiday
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Here are my six ways for you to experience a more mindful holiday. Build in time to relax Holidays are such an enriching experience but they can be pretty full on if you let them. I always build in down-time f...
20Jul
Six months of change
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After a short break from the blog, I wanted to share some of the exciting new developments we’ve been working on here at Aspirational Living, while we were away. Where has this year gone? I can’t believe we...
15Sep
My parents place
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This is our second visit this year to my parents and I’m so pleased we came back to see them. The boys and I visited in May and we spent one week with my parents just relaxing, playing together and eating...