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The best things to do in and around Sevenoaks for October Halloween Holidays 2025

The best things to do in and around Sevenoaks for October Halloween Holidays 2025

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The BEST Pick Your Own Pumpkin in Kent this Halloween 2025

The BEST Pick Your Own Pumpkin in Kent this Halloween 2025

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Christmas Light Trail at Bedgebury Kent 2025 – Handy Tips & Tickets

Christmas Light Trail at Bedgebury Kent 2025 – Handy Tips & Tickets

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Christmas Light Trail Leeds Castle Kent – Handy Hints & Tips

Christmas Light Trail Leeds Castle Kent – Handy Hints & Tips

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Why I believe the 11 Plus is discriminatory (and so does the local grammar school)

Why I believe the 11 Plus is discriminatory (and so does the local grammar school)

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5 reasons we must stop vilifying women for not having children

5 reasons we must stop vilifying women for not having children

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How to plan an epic day trip to France from Dover to Calais

How to plan an epic day trip to France from Dover to Calais

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How Being Diagnosed with ADHD in my Forties Changed My Life

How Being Diagnosed with ADHD in my Forties Changed My Life

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Can you adopt a rescue dog when you have children?

Can you adopt a rescue dog when you have children?

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There, their, they’re. Why we should stop with the grammar police

There, their, they’re. Why we should stop with the grammar police

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Family Life

The best things to do in and around Sevenoaks for October Halloween Holidays 2025

The best things to do in and around Sevenoaks for October Halloween Holidays 2025

September 16, 2025 No Comments
AD: Contains days out that have been previously gifted Autumn is well and truly upon us bringing shorter days and spooky nights. Here is the …
Why I believe the 11 Plus is discriminatory (and so does the local grammar school)

Why I believe the 11 Plus is discriminatory (and so does the local grammar school)

September 7, 2025 No Comments
The 11 Plus is discriminatory and the grammar school system is a sham as privileged children are tutored. I live in Kent which is one …
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Mum

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Mum

March 21, 2025 No Comments
Contains gifted items and affiliate links This Mother’s Day I wanted to put together some Mother’s Day gift ideas for every type of mum, suitable …
The BEST pancake recipe EVER!

The BEST pancake recipe EVER!

February 25, 2025 No Comments
Pancakes are for life, not just Pancake Day! We love pancakes in our house and I have tried a lot of recipes over the years, …

Health and Wellbeing

How Being Diagnosed with ADHD in my Forties Changed My Life

How Being Diagnosed with ADHD in my Forties Changed My Life

January 21, 2025 No Comments
I was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of years ago in my early forties. A lot of people ask why and how being diagnosed with …
British Boxers – more than pants!

British Boxers – more than pants!

September 24, 2024 No Comments
This is a collaborative post with British Boxers When I heard of British Boxers my first thought was “Know what I mean, ‘Arry?”. For the …
Gorgeous Plus Size Occasion Wear from Very this Summer

Gorgeous Plus Size Occasion Wear from Very this Summer

June 13, 2024 No Comments
This post is in collaboration with Very.co.uk I am a plus sized lady who likes pretty clothes (despite appearances I can scrub up alright for …
A fun day with Crohn’s spent in the Surgical Assessment Unit

A fun day with Crohn’s spent in the Surgical Assessment Unit

November 2, 2023 No Comments
Yesterday I spent the day in the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) at the hospital I originally posted this on Facebook and Instagram but, since it …

Travel and Days Out

The best things to do in and around Sevenoaks for October Halloween Holidays 2025

The best things to do in and around Sevenoaks for October Halloween Holidays 2025

September 16, 2025 No Comments
AD: Contains days out that have been previously gifted Autumn is well and truly upon us bringing shorter days and spooky nights. Here is the …
The BEST Pick Your Own Pumpkin in Kent this Halloween 2025

The BEST Pick Your Own Pumpkin in Kent this Halloween 2025

September 10, 2025 2 Comments
Updated for 2025! It is becoming more and more popular to go pumpkin picking, so here are the best pick your own pumpkin patches in …
Christmas Light Trail at Bedgebury Kent 2025 – Handy Tips & Tickets

Christmas Light Trail at Bedgebury Kent 2025 – Handy Tips & Tickets

September 9, 2025 No Comments
We were given free passes for the Christmas Trail at Bedgebury previously. All opinions are our own Updated for 2025!! Last Christma s (2024) was …
Christmas Light Trail Leeds Castle Kent – Handy Hints & Tips

Christmas Light Trail Leeds Castle Kent – Handy Hints & Tips

September 8, 2025 No Comments
We were given free passes for the Christmas Trail at Leeds Castle. All opinions are our own This was our second time at The Christmas …

Product Reviews

Our Favourite Superthings Evolution Toy & Collectible – Review

Our Favourite Superthings Evolution Toy & Collectible – Review

March 27, 2024 No Comments
Contains some items gifted for this post – but we also buy A LOT! Contains affiliate links Here is our honest review of SuperThings Evolution …
Simba Hybrid Mattress Original Review

Simba Hybrid Mattress Original Review

January 28, 2024 No Comments
We were sent the Simba Hybrid Mattress for this review – all opinions are our own. Photos from simbasleep.com So, you are looking for a …
Paj GPS Power Finder 4G Review

Paj GPS Power Finder 4G Review

November 24, 2023 No Comments
This is a collaborative post I was recently sent the Paj GPS Power Finder 4G which is a GPS tracker that can be used for …
Marvel Spiderman & Ghost Spider Plush Review

Marvel Spiderman & Ghost Spider Plush Review

November 18, 2023 No Comments
We were sent the plush for this review all opinions are our own There are two types of family, those who love Marvel and those …

Home & Garden

Autumnal Home Decor – personalising your space with My-Picture.co.uk

Autumnal Home Decor – personalising your space with My-Picture.co.uk

September 16, 2024 No Comments
5 tips for keeping your house cool during a heatwave

5 tips for keeping your house cool during a heatwave

June 26, 2023 No Comments
Five Tips for Keeping Warm for Less this Winter

Five Tips for Keeping Warm for Less this Winter

December 9, 2021 No Comments

About Me

Hi! I'm Erica, a forty-something-year-old blogger from Kent. I have two boys, one partner and a rescue greyhound. We are a pretty neurodiverse household with a combination of ADHD and ASD between us. Our favourite hobbies are gaming, Lego (and more Lego), spending time exploring outdoors, movies and eating out. MY favourite hobby is sleeping but I never get enough!

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