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Checking out St Clare Summer Fayre 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025August 4, 2025 by Jupiter

When it comes to fayres, England seems to have a lot of them! St Clare Summer Fayre is a yearly event, this one being the second we have gone too. Earlier last year, we got more involved with St Clare’s Hospice, which is what this fayre is put on for. Years ago, Dann’s sister lived out her final days at the hospice, which took very good care of her, so they do have a soft spot in our families heart. The fayre is aimed at raising money for the hospice, but also has stalls from other local charities, along with games and stands of fun stuff to do.

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Dinner at La Norma

Posted on July 17, 2025July 29, 2025 by Jupiter

When walking around the bay, we hadn’t really planned where we wanted to eat and instead just continued walking until something caught our eye. The restaurant we ended up at was La Norma, which has a small menu divided into fun categories called things like “I LOVE FISH” and “I LOVE MEAT”, to give an idea of what you are in the mood for. They have both upstairs outdoor seating, indoor seating, and seating by the sea! After being out in the wind, we opted for indoor seating, but do like the option to sit by the sea if the weather is fantastic.

Burrata Salad & Table Bread

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Panic Room Harlow – Sherlock Holmes Room

Posted on July 16, 2025July 29, 2025 by Jupiter

Last year, at Robin’s international evening at school, she won a raffle prize and picked vouchers for the Panic Room in Harlow. As it’s been a year since that’s happened, we finally got around to using the vouchers, as this weekend was extremely rainy and we needed a good indoor activity. We’ve done several escape rooms previously, which is probably why Robin picked this voucher among all of the toys that were on the table. Panic Room Harlow has a few different rooms to pick from, but Robin chose the Sherlocks Holmes room, primarily because she’s a detective and he’s a detective, so it sounded like a great fit.

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Lunch at Rainbow and Dove Pub

Posted on July 14, 2025July 25, 2025 by Jupiter

When looking for a place for a lunch with one of our friends, Dann came across the Rainbow and Dove Pub. At the moment, we are trying to go to every place to eat in all of Harlow this year, to see what the best places are. Neither Dann and I ever really pick pubs – it’s just something we aren’t that curious about, so it’s been fun to try new pubs and see what they are like. The Rainbow and Dove is an award winning independent pub with an ever-changing menu. They have a wine of the month, burger of the month, and tons of daily specials that are dependent on the produce that the pub has received, as well as pub classics that are always there.

Crispy Chili Chicken & Chili Brie with Bread

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Tired Kids, Sore Backs? The Family Hike Fix You Didn’t Know You Needed

Posted on July 13, 2025July 23, 2025 by Contributor

You finally carve out time for a family hike. Everyone’s excited. Backpacks are packed, shoes are tied, and the trail looks promising. But less than an hour in, things take a turn. One child wants to be carried, another is complaining about their legs, and your back is already reminding you why you hesitated to do this in the first place. Sound familiar?

Did you know that most adults carry 10 to 20 extra pounds of gear on family hikes without even realizing it? No wonder your body starts to protest before the kids do.

If you’ve ever ended a hike more exhausted than refreshed, you’re not alone. In this article, you’ll find real solutions that make hiking easier on your body and more enjoyable for your whole family.

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