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I'm Emma, wife to ginger Yorkshireman Ben and Mummy to Stanley, James and Eli. I own more pj's than going out clothes, keep chickens, drink gin and have a sarcastic but positive approach to life. You'll find me living in a terraced house with far too many boys, in the small town of Leek within the Staffordshire Moorlands, on the edge of the beautiful Peak District.

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Today we went for lunch in THE most Christmassy pub in the world! ❄️ We absolutely loved it, my photos really don't do it justice! Every room, and conceivable surface is festooned with festive decor. The ceilings are absolutely something else, just amazing! Each room has it's own theme, we were sat in the 'Frozen' world with Olaf for company. ❄️ We think it's well worth a visit just for the wonder of it all, and we enjoyed a lovely meal too. It takes over 3 weeks to put all the decorations up, but it's so so worth it! Well done to @thehanginggate, we are in complete awe! ❄️ The Hanging Gate is featured along with some of my more unusual 'Top Festive Finds 2019' over on my site (link in bio) ❄️ @visitpeakdistrict @visitderbyshire #feelingfestive #Christmasiscoming #festivefinds #Christmas2019 #werecommend #localtoLeek #Leeklife #somethingdifferent #christmasdecorations #lunchout #festivedining #Christmasinspo #mumofboys #boymum #mummybloggersuk #kidsofinstagram #childhoodunplugged #makingmemories #oureverydaymoments #letthembelittle #thewonderofchildhood #christmasmagic #dirtdigdino #chapelonlefrith #derbyshire #visitderbyshire

#ad [press trip] My review of The Lanterns at Chester Zoo is now live over on the blog (link in bio). It was a wonderfully surreal experience, full of magical moments. And, in keeping with this time of year, it's suitable for kids from 1 to 92! 🦜 The Lanterns run until 23rd December and have been created by the very talented @_wildrumpus team. They really do make @chesterzoo magically come to life after dark. 🐘 Head over to the blog, take a peek at what awaits you and get booking. There's still availability throughout December, but hurry! You don't want to miss this! 🦓 #thelanternsatchesterzoo #thelanterns2019 #seeingisbelievingatcz #chesterzoo #wildrumpus #werecommend #review #newblogpost #seeyounextyear #familyfavourite #festivedaysout #festiveseason #Christmas19 #Christmaslights #Christmasdaysout #Christmasinspo #mumofboys #mummybloggersuk #childhoodunplugged #cheshirelife #booknow #dirtdigdino @visitchesteronline @visitchesterandcheshire

There's so much Christmas cheese in this photo...I LOVE IT! 🎄 I love the run up to Christmas and I love hanging round with my perfect little men. 🎄 And yes, I'm THAT mum who buys matching Christmas jumpers...I'm not even sorry! These beauties were from @peacocks_fashion not an ad but just sharing the love should you want to look as cool as us! 🎄 #Christmas2019 #squadgoals #christmastree #christmasjumperposse #myboys #intoDecember #mumofboys #boymum #mummybloggersuk #kidsofinstagram #myworld #Christmascheese #teamdirtdigdino #justmissingDaddy #feelingfestive #festiveseason #makingmemories #puttingtgedecsup

Bye bye Dinos, see you next year! Donning their best Christmas jumpers they set about decorating their own tree with some fab new tree decorations - Santa riding a Stegosaurus, what's not to love? 🦖 Now to relax into those December evenings in front of the fire with a mince pie and a glass of something warming WITHOUT the 2am panic that I've forgotten to set them up! 🦕 For those who have just welcomed an elf, I'll pray for you 😂 🎄 #byebyedinos #seeyounextyear #noelfhere #Dinovember #Dinovember19 #Dinovemberisover #bringonChristmas #partinggifts #christmastree #Christmasiscoming #feelingfestive #WhatTheDinosaursDidLastNight #dirtdigdino #makingmemories #makethemagic #letthembelittle #worldoflittles #dinosofinstagram #believe #mumofboys #boymum #mummybloggersuk #familyactivities #familyfun

#ad [gifted] And off they went, just two small boys on a Christmas Adventure with a whole load of misplaced trust in their parents ability to work out clues and coordinates! 😉 We have had a great time today at @buriedtreasureadventures on our Christmas Adventure, everything from finding our spade to working out riddles and using a compass! We only needed a tiny bit of help, but are you even a parent if you don't pretend that everything's fine while getting your kids lost in the woods? 😂 We made it out, and found Pinchy's buried treasure! The bounty was a huge hit with the boys and we now have a turkey stuck to the living room ceiling (if you know, you know 😂🦃). There were also treats for the boys to find along the route which kept them focused. Stanley also got to practice recognising his numbers and letters. 🌳🔎 Highly recommended, it's a great way to really test a marriage, while having a bit of family festive fun in the fresh air! In all seriousness though it's a well thought out activity for all ages and abilities and @buriedtreasureadventures tailor your adventure to your group. I'll be writing a full review over on the blog soon, so keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime get your fellow adventurers together and book up now! 🎅🏻 #wedidit #buriedtreasureadventures #treasurehunt #ChristmasAdventure #familyfun #familydaysout #usingourbrains #solvingclues #gettinglost! #pinchytheelf #woodlandadventure #outdoorkids #outdoorfamily #outdoorfun #daysoutwithkids #freshair #mumofboys #boymum #mummybloggersuk #kidsofinstagram #childhoodunplugged #familyactivities #festivefinds #festivedaysout #localevents #localarea #somethingnew #somethingdifferent #dirtdigdino

Your face when you haven't got any fun Christmassy days out penciled in! 🎄 Head over to the blog (link in bio) where I have not one, but TWO posts packed full of festive inspiration, and turn that frown upside down! 🎄 #Christmas2019 #Christmasinspo #Christmasiscoming #festivefinds #familyactivities #familyfun #SantaInStoke #mystokestory #mystokestoryambassador #Santavisit #SantaClaus #daysoutinspo #familydaysout #festivedaysout #localevents #localarea #localtoLeek #somethingnew #somethingdifferent #dirtdigdino @visit_stoke

Jurrasic Fart! 🦖 After a midnight baked bean feast things took a decidedly windy turn. Let's just say I know my audience...the boys thought it was hilarious! 😂 #Dinovemberishere #Dinovember19 #dinosaur #naughtydinosaurs #WhatTheDinosaursDidLastNight #bakedbeans #jurrassicfart #windydinosaurs #dinosofinstagram #mumofboys #boymum #mummybloggersuk #familyactivities #familyfun #believe #notextincthere #dirtdigdino

*CALLING ALL LAST MINUTE MUMMAS* If you are still a bit scared to look at the calendar because December looming this weekend, then fear not...I've put together a handy round up of where you can find Santa in Stoke (and surrounding areas). 🎅🏻 He's a popular guy but all the events that I've listed are still showing availability so what are you waiting for...GO GO GO! 🎅🏻 Head over to the blog (link in bio). Image credit: @apedalevalleylightrailway where we're booked on the Santa Special 22nd December, we can't wait! 🎅🏻 @visit_stoke @visitnorthstaffs @sotculture @sotcitycouncil 🎅🏻 @trenthamgardens @winterwonderlandstoke @churnetvalleyrailway @rodehall @rodehallfarmersmarket @oakleysfarm #mystokestory #mystokestoryambassador #SantainStoke #Santavisit #Christmas2019 #Christmasinspo #Christmasiscoming #Christmasdaysout #feelingfestive #festiveseason #festivefinds #familyactivities #familyfun #dirtdigdino

Lanterns schmanterns, I wonder where our dinos got their inspiration from this weekend? 🦖 Any ideas? @_wildrumpus @chesterzoo 🦕 #dinovember #Dinovemberishere #Dinovember19 #dinosaur #naughtydinosaurs #WhatTheDinosaursDidLastNight #thelanternsatchesterzoo #thelanterns2019 #makingthemagic #makingmemories #oureverydaymoments #letthembelittle #dinosofinstagram #balloonrace #hotairballoons #mumofboys #boymum #mummybloggersuk #familyactivities #familyfun #believe #notextincthere #dirtdigdino

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