FAMILY, FOOD, TRAVEL & CRAFTS
I don’t know about you but with the freak weather recently where we went from seeing a peek of Spring to snow within a week, I am totally ready for […]
You never get bored on a day out in London. There is always something to see and do whatever you’re into. If you’re not based in the UK and have […]
It’s January and to beat the blues I’ve got five inspiring suggestions for an ultimate family holiday. These are destinations which will please young and old alike, at various times […]
Spending time in the great outdoors is ideal for body and mind and with so much beautiful, accessible countryside, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to Somerset family […]
As manic as it can be, I love the run-up to Christmas. Over the last few years, we’ve always been to see a Disney on Ice show, it’s become a […]
Christmas is simply not Christmas without a visit to see Father Christmas when you have kids. We’ve been to our local garden centre, Chessington World of Adventures, Painshill Park as […]
We’ve taken the boys on a fair few holidays in our time. Most them have been city breaks where we’ve stayed in a hotel and explored the cities by ourselves. […]
December is just around the corner but shops have been ramping up for the festive season ever since Halloween finished! I love the build-up to Christmas and the countdown to […]
My boys are absolute train fanatics – ever since E was two and got his first train set, he was hooked and subsequently so was M. So when I received an […]
With the clocks going back last week, the nights are most definitely drawing in. We even had to dig out our hats and gloves this week as the mornings have […]
Going for woodland walks is a great family activity. Nothing beats clearing your head and getting some fresh air. It’s also a great opportunity to spend some quality time together […]
If you read our recent travel post, you’ll know that we went to Hamburg for a week in July. We’ve visited Hamburg a good few times in recent years, the […]
Summer 2012 saw most of the country glued to their TV screens as Olympic fever took over. I literally lived and breathed the Olympics that summer. Being pregnant with M […]
Over the last few years, we’ve been to Hamburg numerous times. We are lucky enough to have a friend that lives out there so it means that we only have […]
One day, in the not too distant future I’d love to holiday as a couple. Don’t get me wrong – I love travelling with the boys and having family time, […]
We’ve had fun visiting Theme Parks we’ve not previously been to this year. Back in June we went to Thorpe Park for the first time and on our holiday to […]
Whilst the weather has been rather up and down this summer, we’ve certainly tried to make the most of it. It’s been tough juggling working from home with the boys. […]
We regularly head into the capital for days out. It’s one of the things I love about living so close to London. We’re still yet to take the boys to […]
With stunning surroundings, beautiful beaches and good food, Bali is a tropical paradise that captivates all types of travellers. It has something to offer everyone and is relatively affordable no […]
I don’t think there are many parents out there whose children don’t love PAW Patrol. Over the last few years, it has pretty much become a household staple for many. […]
Hello and welcome to Suburban Mum! I'm Maria and I'm mum to two boys - E who's 9 and M who's 6. This blog is about my little family, the ups and downs of being a working mum and everything in between. If you want to find out more about me and my family head over to our About us page.
