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Webbs Enchanted Gardens 2025

November 20, 2025 by Lavania Oluban
A person in a blue dress smiles beneath a green-lit archway with artificial snow, surrounded by glowing trees at night.

A closer look at Webbs Enchanted Gardens 2025. The new Wizard of Oz trail is immersive, colourful and ideal for families. This review shares what to expect and the moments that stood out for us.

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Christmas Markets in Birmingham and the West Midlands 2025 guide and Interactive map

February 3, 2026November 15, 2025 by Lavania Oluban
A child wearing a winter hat enjoys a drink at an outdoor Christmas market, with lights and a big decorated tree behind them.

Explore the best Christmas markets in Birmingham and the West Midlands, with festive food, gift stalls and local winter events to enjoy this season. This round up features over 25 different markets taking place in 2025.

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How to Send a Royal Mail Letter to Santa and Get a Reply in 2025

January 30, 2026November 7, 2025 by Lavania Oluban
A red envelope for Father Christmas rests on a holly-patterned cloth beside a Father Christmas pen and holly leaves, with festive lights behind.

Find out how to send a Royal Mail letter to Santa in 2025 and get a magical reply. Here’s the official address, posting deadline and a peek at our cosy family tradition.

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It’s that time of year…. Get your glad rags on, c It’s that time of year….

Get your glad rags on, call your friends and go pose in a field full of flowers for your profile pic updates! 

I updated the blog post with a list of loads of flower fields around Birmingham and it’s the most read this week: 

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So by now you guys know I’m test driving a vehicle this week with @teslamotors and I have been challenged with figuring out lots of the unique features of the car. (Seriously they didn’t give us a manual…. but Grok is helping me figure it out and told me where the digital version is!) 

The first thing I wanted to do was play with the light show and take some video footage of the car in some iconic Birmingham spots….. but I keep getting distracted because this car just does so much stuff! 

I found the dash cam and thought I’d turn it on for my own safety (because I was filming content down the back streets of Brum in the dark) and the dash cams cover a 360 degree view of the vehicle. 

This feature is intended for security and safety - it can be activated automaticaly via motion sensors if the car detects someone within a couple of feet of the car when it’s parked or in the event of a collision. 

Or….. you can turn it on yourself from the touchscreen……So I did, 

Then I went on a little tour around one of my fave areas of Brum…. and I’m actually excited myself about seeing the murals of Digbeth from a whole new perspective! Ten mins of footage to review from six camera angles might take me a while - and it’s really good quality so imagine if you needed this footage for its intended purpose!? 

#digbeth #digbethgraffiti #digbethstreetart #digbethbirmingham #tesla
“We didn’t realise we were making memories, we jus “We didn’t realise we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun”

A little quote from my second favourite Bear (Winnie the Pooh) because this own right here stole all of our hearts yesterday. 

Looking seriously unfussed and enjoying their afternoon snooze in the bear woods @bristolzooproject, stretching out those gigantic paws and letting out a little yawn. What a life!

Will update the blog with a proper review but certainly a place we recommend visiting, it’s changed so much since our last visit in 2020!
AD: Road Trips have never looked so good! 24 hou AD: Road Trips have never looked so good! 

24 hours in to this @teslamotors test drive experience and I’m not sure how I’m going to be able to give this vehicle back. 

Caraoke has probably been our most used tech feature today and made the M5 “fun” - but also notice how much leg room all the kids have! There’s so many features in this car that every time I get into it I’m finding something new. Sometimes practical and sometimes just pure jokes. 

I had Tesla chalked up as a brand for the “tech bros” but I actually think that this Y Model is going to be the next big “mum car” craze for so many reasons. 

I genuinely don’t know how I’m going to be able to return this car at the end of the week, so going to be making the most of it. 

Will be sharing my usual antics in stories and have added a highlight so you can see how this car fits in with the normal routine. 

You can book in for a free test drive yourself to see what all the fuss is about! (Full UK driving licence required / over 21’s only!) 

#tesla #teslamodely #teslamummy #carpoolkaraoke #caraoke
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Guys….. did you know that there’s a @teslamotors centre in Brum where you can book to test drive a Tesla for FREE!!! 

Comment “link” below and I’ll send you the link to book in for a test drive - as long as you’ve got a full UK driving licence and are over 21 you can experience this for yourself! 

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What an entrance! @takethat 

I was having palpitations before a single lyric was uttered. The Circus Show was spectacular in every single possible way, @cbsarena was transformed in to the ultimate big top in the most beautiful way! 🎪 

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I’m the main character in my own story. I read so I’m the main character in my own story.

I read so many blogs about 40 being the new 30 and thought it was nonsense but as I’m approaching my 39th birthday I’ve realised it must be true. 

For those who know me you’re probably going to think it’s impossible for me to be any more confident…. but I genuinely feel it. 

It’s not just about being outgoing and loud. It’s about setting my own personal boundaries with my work life balance, and relationships with other people (spending time with the people who matter), knowing that I can do anything I set my mind to, being able to walk in to new places, traditionally male dominated fields and own my own space. Saying no to people without feeling like I have to justify myself. Knowing my own worth and negotiating better pay rates. Not feeling the need to compete with anyone.

I’ve been transitioning through my late thirties and had the best few years of my life, and I don’t think it’s a reach to say that I only have myself to thank for this. I’ve worked hard to create the life for myself that I want to live. 

Have I told you before that my motto is “make it happen” … it’s been the same for twenty years. 

I wish I could tell little nine year old me (who was devastated when Take That split up because she never thought she would get the chance to see them live) that not only would they be getting back together, but their PR team would be inviting me to see them!! 

The last summer of my 30’s is going to be a banger - I can feel it!
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It’s Wednesday  and I’ve already started a countdown to the summer holidays….& checking the weather app to see when the next glimmer of sunshine will be coming! 

All the kids wanted to do during the halfterm heatwave is get in to the water, and when I first spoke with @aztec_adventure about a collaboration I stressed how important water safety is to me. 

Imagine how reassured I was to find out that all water activities are supervised by a qualified team with rescue cover in place for your peace of mind. With the four kids all being different ages, abilities  and confidence levels this is super important to me. 

As well as this, buoyancy aids are included in boat hire and there is optional wetsuit hire available. The lake is spring fed and water quality is checked routinely… you can catch Logan looking intently through the deep water in this video. 

We opted for a mixture of crafts including the Single/double kayaks as well as stand up paddle boards, and for the duration of our hire we swapped them between us so that we all got to try out everything. 

A huge shout out to Albert our instructor who was extremely patient and really helpful and friendly with four super excited kids. 

We got on to the water quickly and got the hang of the paddles within minutes, practicing close to shore before heading out to explore the lake. Steering was a little bit of a challenge at first but one of the team members quickly came across in a boat to give us some tips and stayed close by Paloma until it clicked and then there was no stopping her! 

I was super impressed to see Lincoln find the confidence to go from lying down to standing up on the paddleboard and then get across the whole lake, he was in his element being followed by the ducklings and swans. 

The kids were brilliant, cheering each other on, guiding each other on how to hold the paddles and “steer” towards different directions and of working together as a team to conspire against me - I can’t believe I got all the way across the lake standing up only for them to make a splash out of me!
Arlo’s favourite /ad We have had such a busy hal Arlo’s favourite /ad 

We have had such a busy half term full of fun days out. I don’t know if anyone else does this but we always take time at the end of the break to talk about our “best bits” and for Arlo @aztec_adventure_thelostvalley was it…. Although it did take him a while to make up his mind because @aztec_adventure had us trying out all of their different activities this week! 

It’s no surprises that they have won awards and rank so highly on trip advisor. A great variety of family friendly activities across Worcestershire, with reasonably priced tickets, bundle discounts and such a friendly and helpful team. 

You might notice that this golf course sits under the high ropes course I shared earlier this week - and booking both attractions will get you a 10% discount! 

Mini golf is always a family favourite for us - just the right mix of skill and luck needed to mean that everyone can participate and anyone can win! This mini golf course  has 18 perfectly maintained holes with great staging and with the Mayan theme during this heatwave we could have been in the tropics! 

⛳️ Price: online from £7.50 per person plus booking fee; walk-up £9.50 per person. Toddler ticket (2–3 years) free with a paying adult.
⛳️ Duration: 18 holes
⛳️ Minimum age: 2 years
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