Wilderness, Wanderlust and Wellness
So on 20th February 2020, me and my fellow adventurer decided to go on one of the greatest adventures of them all. We became Mr and Mrs McCann! We decided to keep it a very small affair and by small I mean 7 people in the registry office in Aberfoyle, Scotland, including the registrar! We …
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Most of us know that beautiful places filled with flora and fauna are good for us. When asking my nearest and dearest – the answer is ‘well…. It just is!’ But as a CBT therapist by day, yoga teacher by early evening and cabin non-city dweller by night and weekend, I wanted to know if …
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No matter whether you are under canvas for a week on a camping adventure or round at the neighbours garden for a BBQ. The secret to a happy experience is to ensure your wee wolf cubs are kept busy and occupied with games! With a bit of a game plan and a bit of preparation, …
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I raised my children on my own from the time they were 5 and 3 years old. I had been a camping enthusiast since my teen years and always wanted to introduce my own children to the experiences and joy that can come with nights under canvas after days of exploring. I must admit it …
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I never thought I would be the type of person to get excited about quality shingles but hey - here I am! So here is a wee bit of info on our humble abode! The walls are double groove interlocking log 68mm thickThe floor and roof boards are tongue and grooveDouble glazing is thermal glassThere …
Well it is the day of St Valentine and my wee journey into mental health, mindfulness, mediation and yoga have made me think about how my attitude towards these kind of commercial drives have changed. No longer really interested in the sales pressures of 'proving' you love someone, I turned to what will give real …
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKMl1KjMYWE&t=35s Well, we have our first video clip uploaded. No idea what we are doing really but this whole adventure is a learning process in so many ways. We would be delighted to hear from anyone who has comments or feedback to help us learn to get better at this! You will get a wee …
So far, I've shared with you a few posts on the wee gas heater find, the sofa/bed find and now something which has no practical value. I just loved it. I was in one of my local charity shops and having a look for book shelf, chairs and other bits for the cabin with my …
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With a space of 6 x 4 metres, we needed to be a bit canny about the space and the best use of it. My research has always been extensive since my years of camping had included a few wet and wild disasters with cheap tents! The trial and error of camping and being sodden …
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Once the walls and the roof were on, we couldn't wait to have a night in the wilds. So I started looking on gumtree and other sites for a portable heater that might be able to keep us toastie until we could get a more permanent solution. I had done a lot of research (as …
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