And just like that, Christmas is here! Our tree is And just like that, Christmas is here! Our tree is up, the Santa hats are out and the first doors on our advent calendars are open.

I love this time of year. It is my favourite. And it’s one of the few times still full of magic even as an adult. I’m going to be soaking up every minute of joy the next few weeks bring and I hope December is full of moments of joy for you too.

Happy December! 🎄
AD | Christmas has arrived at @thelexiconbracknell AD | Christmas has arrived at @thelexiconbracknell and there’s so much to entertain the whole family whilst you do your Christmas shopping! 

Visit The Lexicon Glow Room for a magical light experience that will dazzle you with 20,000 LEDs. It feels like the room goes on forever! Then, take a dip in the Light Pool, a magical ball pool with golden balls to be found and prizes to be won!

If that wasn’t all, have a photo in the giant Christmas bauble ‘sparkling selfie station’ and follow the Twinkle Trail, spotting baubles in shop windows to collect the clues and enter to win fabulous prizes this Christmas. Plus, share your sparkling selfie station pictures, tagging #thelexiconbracknell or email them to marketing@thelexiconbracknell.com and you will automatically be entered in a competition for the chance to win a restaurant gift card too. 

There are also special performances from local choirs, bands and singers and even the chance to meet Bluey, Hey Duggee and Chase from Paw Patrol! You can be sure that a trip to The Lexicon will have something for everyone over the festive season this year. We loved our visit to The Lexicon last weekend and know we’ll be back again before Christmas!

Find out more on @thelexiconbracknell website.

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AD - Press Trip | What a lovely evening that was! AD - Press Trip | What a lovely evening that was! We had our first Glow Marwell experience tonight - and we loved it. It may even be the best light trail we have been to.

We spent well over two hours at @marwellzoo, enjoying the light installations, indulging in the food stalls and cafe, toasting marshmallows and even meeting Father Christmas! 

Glow Marwell was such a nice way to kick off the festive season - and it’s on all the way through December! If you’re looking for a really nice festive activity the whole family can enjoy, this could definitely be it!
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Multiple family members can use the same subscription, all posting messages to be added to one gazette - and sharing the cost of the subscription too! It’s great for parents, siblings and children to all share their news with grandparents each week, fortnight or month. 

We’ve been sending my dad Family gazettes for a while now and he absolutely loves them. It means we tell him all the little things that are happening and not just the big news you remember to mention in phone calls. The children get to upload their own messages to their grandad and it’s definitely made them feel closer, building a stronger relationship despite living far apart.

Find out more about Family over on the blog - link in bio - and buy a subscription for your nearest and dearest this Christmas. It’s a gift they will definitely love to receive.
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They’re now three months old, super loving and happy, making biscuits and purring constantly.

They stay in ‘their’ room overnight but explore the house during the day, getting more confident as time passes. They even got to the point of relaxing on the sofa with us last night.

Fred & George are now very much part of our family and I can’t imagine them not being there now - even at 7am when they’re miaowing at the door for breakfast!
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Here’s a little look at the Banjo Robinson subscription - Troy loves it! Travelling to world with Banjo is so much fun! You can read our full review over on the blog and claim your free activity pack too - link in profile.
A whole week of Fred & George. We weren’t meant A whole week of Fred & George.

We weren’t meant to get more cats just yet but sometimes the universe sends you things when you don’t expect them.

These little guys needed a home and a family to love them. And we had a home and a lot of love to give. We still miss Leia but this pair are definitely helping make me feel whole again.

They are both used to us now, and love us. They’re less nervous, give us cuddles and let us pick them up. They’re still living in our spare room but starting to explore the rest of the house under supervision. 

They play fight constant. Love toys, especially a crinkly feather thing on a string attached to a stick, and love being up high. They are an awesome pair and we are so glad to have them.

Thank you @millbrook_rspca @rspca_official for trusting us with ‘Lonestar and Starfish’. We could not love them more. 

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I wanted to put some of my favourite photos on the grid too as the kids did so many fun activities - they had THE best time. 

Giant swing, segways, climbing, archery, laser clays… there was so much to do that we couldn’t fit it all in - we need another trip!
And there ends our October half term - well, apart And there ends our October half term - well, apart from Troy who has a bonus week off!

This half term has been pretty lovely. Troy had his school residential the first weekend and then we had a really lovely few days in Norfolk before heading home and picking up two new members of our family - Fred and George. 11 week old rescue kittens who have pretty much stolen our hearts.

It’s been so nice to have a chunk of quality time with this pair and now I’m looking forward to the Christmas holidays. These two are the best company and I really do live for the school holidays. 

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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Hampshire, Reviews · August 25, 2021

The Lavender Fields – Selborne, Hampshire

Everyone loves a lavender field, don’t they? I see them springing up on Instagram all the time and love to visit them myself – but, the ones on Instagram are always so busy. I went to Mayfield Lavender Farm once, years ago, but it’s got far too popular since then. But when I found The Lavender Fields in Selborne, Hampshire, I couldn’t wait to visit.

The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire
The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire

We ended up visiting The Lavender Fields on the last day of their season so the lavender isn’t as lush and big as it would be a month or so earlier. But, it was a lovely place to visit and spend time and I can’t wait to go again next year.

The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire
The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire

What are The Lavender Fields?

The Lavender Fields are a family run lavender farm at Hartley Park Farm, in the heart of the Hampshire countryside. They are fourth generation farmers who have been growing lavender since they find introduced English Lavender to the field 1999 and their shop is open all year round, selling a wide range of lavender products, including their own ranges of own body care, home and giftware, all created using the lavender grown on the farm.

The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire
The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire

Eight different varieties of lavender grow in the gorgeous lavender fields and as soon as you enter the field you are blown away by the scent. It’s amazing. It really is the smell of the English countryside. Such a happy, uplifting smell that will always make you smile.

The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire

When to visit The Lavender Fields?

The beautiful Lavender Fields are open from the start of July until mid to late August and until 5pm each day with free parking plus toilets available in their shop. If you want to use the field for professional photography you have to get a permit from the owners first.

The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire

Tickets cost just £4 entry for adults and £2 for children which includes a bug hunting kit that the children really enjoyed. Each child gets a bug hunting sheet, a pencil and a magnifying glass plus a sticker for completing it. There are so many insects around that it’s a great activity to keep the kids entertained. Children under 2 go free.

The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire
The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire

You’re able to enjoy a picnic in The Lavender Field and I know next time we’ll definitely take one with us and plan our day around it. It’s the sort of place you could happily spend an hour or stay much longer, enjoying the lavender throughout the day.

If you want to make more of a day of it, there are a lot of things to do nearby. We went to Butser Farm beforehand which isn’t very far away and both Gilbert White’s House and Jane Austen’s House are really close by too.

You can find out more information about The Lavender Fields Selborne, including opening hours, over on their website and for reference the address is: Hartley Park Farm Business Centre, Selborne Rd, Alton GU34 3HD. It’s a real local landmark and you really must make sure you visit next summer!

The Lavender Fields - Selborne, Hampshire
The Lavender Fields – Selborne, Hampshire

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  1. Ali - We Made This Life says

    August 25, 2021 at 7:40 am

    Ah every year I want to visit lavender fields but I never make it for one reason or another! Looks like a beautiful place – gorgeous photos!

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