We must be one of the only households to have not yet embraced the air fryer revolution because they just seemed like another way to cook oven chips. Then MJ’s Diner got in touch and asked if I would like to review their collection of Air Fryer Ready Meals and they would also provide me with an air fryer so I said “yes please”. There are currently 14 different meals The post MJ Diner’s Air Fryer Ready Meals — Review (AD) appeared first on Mummy Barrow ..read more

Twenty six years ago my husband introduced me to Westvleteren (pronounced fan vest flay tur ruh) beer whilst we were in Amsterdam. Quite how that quiet assuming little bar is stocking Westvleteren beer is anyone’s guess because it is the most elusive beer in the world. They make three varieties and one of them, the 12 has also been voted the best beer in the world several times. Back when The post Westvleteren beer, the most elusive in the world appeared first on Mummy Barrow ..read more

If you follow me on instagram you may have seen me mention that over Christmas last year Mr B’s family home had suffered from water damage to a bedroom after a storm during building works. Not only had water started pouring into the bedroom and kitchen, the ceiling of the bedroom then collapsed on to his mum whilst she was trying to get furniture and other items out of the The post Finding Comfort After Chaos: My Review of the Simba Wilmslow Divan Bed — AD appeared first on Mummy Barrow ..read more

I have always had a thing for windows. And doors. Oh and rooftops and chimneys And for bicycles leaning against railings. But mostly for windows. A window, with its sturdy wooden frame weathered by time, can stand as a testament to the many eyes that have gazed through it, pondering the mysteries of the world beyond. A world that can look quite unremarkable and yet with the addition of the The post Window Wednesday — Round 2 appeared first on Mummy Barrow ..read more

In an effort to catch up and tick off the final few towns ending in -cester this year we recently found ourselves in Gloucester for the weekend. We booked an AirBnB that was within walking distance of the docks, parked the car and wandered with no real agenda. Thankfully the weather was on our side and allowed us to take it easy, stopping for coffee every now and again as The post Visiting the -cesters — Gloucester appeared first on Mummy Barrow ..read more

In a previous life I saw people moving into and out of houses every week so developed a solid set of tips and nuggets of information to pass on (make your bed the second you get in there, you will be shattered by 7pm and grateful that 10am you had the foresight to do it) and now my son has bought his first place so is about to move in. The post Tips for moving house appeared first on Mummy Barrow ..read more

Some might say it was a whistle stop tour of Frocester as we continued visiting all the towns ending in cester this month. Hard to believe it has been a year since we did the last ones, but here we are. Or rather there we were, in a the smallest of villages called Frocester on a beautiful spring day. We were actually heading to Weston Super Mare for the day The post Visiting -cesters — Frocester appeared first on Mummy Barrow ..read more

Still stuck for a gift idea for Mother’s Day this year, well here is my Mother’s Day gift guide for 2024 with a few ideas that I hope might help. These items have been sent for inclusion in this post and passed on to a few people I thought could use a boost. First of all: The gift of books Who doesn’t love an afternoon curled up with a book? The post Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024 appeared first on Mummy Barrow ..read more

Nestled within the iconic Battersea Power Station, Lift 109 stands as a testament to the industrial heritage and ingenuity of London’s past. As one of the most recognisable features of this historic landmark, Lift 109 offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience a piece of the power station’s rich history firsthand. Booking Your Lift 109 Experience Booking tickets for a ride on Lift 109 at The post Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station appeared first on Mummy Barrow ..read more

Standing majestically on the banks of the River Thames, Battersea Power Station is an architectural marvel that has captured the imagination of Londoners and visitors alike for generations. With its iconic silhouette dominating the skyline, this historic landmark has a rich history and has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, culminating in the revival of its iconic Lift 109. A Glimpse into History Battersea Power Station was first commissioned The post A London Icon: Battersea Power Station appeared first on Mummy Barrow ..read more