by Rebecca | Jun 5, 2026 | Life and Family
It’s nearly here! Loughton Scarecrow Trail 2026 will be running from 20-28 June, brilliantly co-ordinated as always by our local Scout group – and Chez RLC, we’re knee-deep in paints, cardboard, burlap and straw (of course) to get our own entry ready...
by Rebecca | Dec 12, 2025 | Christmas, Life and Family
My annual Christmas tradition returns! Some handpicked family Christmas games ideas that all ages can play, that cost next to nothing, take minimal prep, but produce lots of laughs – and sometimes, memories that get retold year after year. Here are my...
by Rebecca | Nov 11, 2025 | Christmas, Re: Writing
The Christmas season is just around the corner, and it’s something the world will be talking about for at least four weeks – so get a bit of the action for your content, and have a think about how to make the most of the #festive hashtagging to get yourself noticed,...
by Rebecca | Aug 8, 2025 | Life and Family
Firstborns are magical. They look up at you with those enormous eyes and you want to give them everything – a life free from trouble and distress, with all the rich experiences the world can offer. Then they turn into teenagers, and present you with the cost of the...
by Rebecca | Dec 13, 2024 | Christmas, Life and Family
I love a Christmas game – the sort that take minimum preparation, that everyone can play whatever their age, and that leave you in fits of uncontrollable giggles. The best ones don’t take a load of set-up, rule-reading and focus, either – essential when you’ve just...
by Rebecca | Sep 20, 2024 | Christmas, Life and Family
It’s easy when they’re little – find a Father Christmas experience that delivers a hearty helping of magic, or even a good-quality farm park that offers cuddly animals and strings of twinkly lights, and that’s your family Christmas activity sorted. When they get past...
