For the love of libraries
5 September 2025
Why I think everyone should take advantage of this free resource!
On the buses?
2 July 2025
How easy is it to travel by public transport instead of the car? My thoughts on the pros and cons of saving emissions through using the bus or train.
Quick review (with pictures): Coate Water Country Park, Swindon
18 June 2025
We had a lovely trip to Coate Water Country Park in Swindon early last month. There’s plenty to keep you busy for the day!
Quick review (with pictures): California Country Park, Berkshire
29 May 2025
We recently visited California Country Park in Berkshire. Read my quick review on this family-friendly destination.
My favourite community-centred YouTube channels
14 May 2025
Last month, we celebrated Easter, commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, many influencers used this Christian holiday to promote a consumerist lifestyle on sites like YouTube, encouraging people to spend on things they don’t need. But there are YouTube channels that endorse living within your means, creating a community that share their own experiences of making do with less. In this blog, I share three of my favourites.
Cooking for causes
2 May 2025
Feeling somewhat like a food influencer, I took over the kitchen and committed to cooking recipes from three charity cookbooks.
QUICK REVIEW (with pictures): Roves Farm, Swindon
17 April 2025
We were blessed to visit this working farm during lambing season. But there’s plenty to keep you busy alongside seeing the animals!
Military History for everyone | Army Flying Museum
10 April 2025
With VE Day 80 just around the corner, I’m highlighting this hidden gem British Army museum, nestled in the Hampshire countryside.
QUICK REVIEW (with pictures): Dyrham Park, National Trust
3 April 2025
This National Trust site, located near Bath, was full of surprises and proved to be a wonderful day out for all of the family.
Can side hustles help your charities and community?
26 March 2025
The saying “charity begins at home” feels more relevant than ever. But could I use side hustle money to support good causes?
My top examples of community in books and TV
16 March 2025
From a pioneering family in 19th-century America, to wheeling and dealing in 1980s England, why I come back to these community-centred stories.
Is the National Trust really a good place to take the kids?
8 March 2025
Here’s my family-friendly take on whether the sites from Europe’s biggest conservation charity, National Trust, are a good place for all ages to visit.
Fun For The Good |
Steph Martin Creative blog
8 March 2025
I love trying new things and places, so I thought: why not combine that with good causes? And thus, FFTG was born!
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