COFFEE & CAKE, WINE & WALKS NEAR WINCHESTER

COFFEE & CAKE, WINE & WALKS NEAR WINCHESTER

Anticipating 'stay at home' being relaxed soon, here's 22 outdoorsy cafes and pubs near Winchester for a coffee, cake, wine & walk fix!

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HOSPITAL IN A PANDEMIC

HOSPITAL IN A PANDEMIC

Hospital in a pandemic - a lot of people have asked me what it was like in hospital a few weeks ago so I've written it down. The NHS is amazing under all this pressure, but it's a very different place too.

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WISH UPON A 2021 STAR

WISH UPON A 2021 STAR

What do you wish for in 2021? Normally I write a travel wish list of sorts, but this year it's a wish for simple things I've missed in 2020.

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10 THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR IN 2020

10 THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR IN 2020

Doing my best to focus on being grateful rather than sad or angry at the end of a year we'd rather forget. Staying home hasn't all been bad.

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SLEEP TRAINING: WHAT WORKED FOR US

SLEEP TRAINING: WHAT WORKED FOR US

Taking the advice of a friendly toddler sleep whisperer is one of the best decisions I've taken this year! Sharing here what's worked for us.

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10 OUTDOOR TRIPS WITH A TODDLER IN HAMPSHIRE

10 OUTDOOR TRIPS WITH A TODDLER IN HAMPSHIRE

Outdoors is the thing these days so finding places with space, things to do, coffee and loos is key! Here's Little P's top 10 in Hampshire

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HAVE YOU TRIED 1-2-1 COACHING YET?

HAVE YOU TRIED 1-2-1 COACHING YET?

Because if you haven't then now is the right time, especially in an odd period of life when it is so hard to focus and reflect on priorities

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HOME – A LOCKDOWN RENOVATION SPECIAL

HOME – A LOCKDOWN RENOVATION SPECIAL

Oh how we laughed through our renovations. We didn’t. No: kitchen/oven/sink; dining out; trips away. A global pandemic & national lockdown...

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ANGLESEY WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

ANGLESEY WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

Anglesey in the Autumn with a toddler in tow was an absolute dream! Stunning place, beautiful accommodation and so many fun things to do!

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HAMPSHIRE WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

HAMPSHIRE WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

We're spoilt for choice in Hampshire by countryside, parks, gardens, beaches, pubs and cafes. Here's the places we love not to forget!

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THE POST-COVID FAMILY HOTEL DREAM

THE POST-COVID FAMILY HOTEL DREAM

Staying in a hotel again does feel like a dream right now! I've created my dream hotel from the places we've loved on our travels. I really loved writing this, we've been lucky to stay in some amazing places and when the time is right I can't wait to start showing Little P the world again!

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2ND BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY (AT HOME)

2ND BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY (AT HOME)

Our photos and memories from a fun old fashioned time at home to celebrate a second birthday. There's a lot to like about these simple times!

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2 YEARS OLD 24 THINGS AT 24 MONTHS

2 YEARS OLD 24 THINGS AT 24 MONTHS

2 years old already! How did that happen? Here's 24 things about my 2 year old at 24 months old, and many more than 24 favourite photos too!

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GREEN PEOPLE HAND SANITISER AND FOAM

GREEN PEOPLE HAND SANITISER AND FOAM

Thank goodness for Green People and their hand sanitiser and hand foam. So useful at home as well as out and about. And my toddler loves the foam too!

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WHAT WILL TRAVEL LOOK LIKE?

WHAT WILL TRAVEL LOOK LIKE?

Joining the travel link up again this month to think about what travel looks like now. For me it's about the day trip and reducing our risk of exposure.

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WHEN WILL WE STAYCATION AGAIN?

WHEN WILL WE STAYCATION AGAIN?

When will we staycation again? I'm not sure right now, but I can't wait to see more of the UK when it's safe to do so, we're spoilt by gorgeous choice after gorgeous choice!

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AT HOME IN LOCKDOWN

AT HOME IN LOCKDOWN

At home in lockdown - without a kitchen, full time parenting and working, but thankfully with a stunning spring and a lovely bit of Hampshire to call home

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PERSONALISED KIDS BOOKS FROM WONDERBLY

PERSONALISED KIDS BOOKS FROM WONDERBLY

'You love Daddy this much' and 'dared to dream' are 2 excellent personalised Wonderbly books that we were kindly sent. Toddler and Mummy very much approve!

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PUT YOURSELF FIRST – A VERY TIMELY BOOK REVIEW

PUT YOURSELF FIRST – A VERY TIMELY BOOK REVIEW

"Put Yourself First" - a book review but also an instruction. Marianne Killick takes the complexity of the working mum and sets out some excellent ways to put yourself first for the benefit of you and the whole family! Very timely indeed.

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KEEPING POSITIVE IN A PANDEMIC

KEEPING POSITIVE IN A PANDEMIC

In amongst the stress and anxiety that the current pandemic is creating for us all, there are snippets of positivity to focus on. They are trivial, but right now they are the big things, so I've written them down to focus on.

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THE 3 PEAS IN WINTER

THE 3 PEAS IN WINTER

The 3 peas in winter - miserable weather, a house extension and global uncertainty.. An interesting few months...

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THE GARDEN PROJECT

THE GARDEN PROJECT

Last summer Chalcraft & Clay and Bean Nicholson landscaped and planted our garden and it's spectacular. Sam's vision, their ingenuity. We all love it!

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AN ODE TO MY MATERNITY LEAVE

AN ODE TO MY MATERNITY LEAVE

Going back to work and having the little one in nursery is excellent, but there are plenty of things to miss about maternity leave too

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FAMILY DAY AT LEPE COUNTRY PARK

FAMILY DAY AT LEPE COUNTRY PARK

Lepe Country Park is by the sea on the Solent in Hampshire and is lovely for a day out. Good food, play area, beach, history and plenty of good walks.

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2020 TRAVEL WISHES

2020 TRAVEL WISHES

I used to start the year with a bucket list, of places I wanted to tick off visiting. But I’ve gone off that idea over the last few years. People would say, oh away again, and for whatever reason it was we wanted or needed to be away again, they had a point!…

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