June 2020 – Launching The Frenchie Newsletter & Days Out

Bonjour lecteurs! Time to reflect on my monthly highlights. Despite the first two weeks with Baba at home, we still did so much! We enjoyed local walks in Kent. And once the lockdown eased, we officially hit the beach as well as a Bodiam Castle! Workwise, I went into second gear as I gave the blog a fresh new look and I (eventually!) launched a Frenchie Newsletter! Wow! June 2020 was crazy…good! ?

Blog Anniversary

But let’s start with the technical bits! June 2020 started with a special party!

Indeed, it was my Blog Anniversary, as 4 years ago, a young first-time maman decided to create the Frenchie Mummy so that she could have her own little outlet while on maternity leave!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Ashford Designer Outlet

OMG! I can no believe it has already been 4 ans! I looked back at my early posts and realised how far I have come.

This blog gave me so much more than a little space to express my rants. Et oui, I still do one of those from time to time. As a matter of fact, I just had one this week about parents in the lockdown if you fancy a read…

Our Frenchie Newsletter & Giveaways

But anyway, to mark this event, I gave the blog a brand new look. Vous aimez?

I hope! Let me know any feedback or suggestions you may have!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, At Home, Reading

I also started my own Frenchie Newsletters (sign up now on the side with the gold box?) and… I organised a massive Blog Anniversary Giveaways Series with over £600 worth of goods to win!

Par exemple, you can grab an Adult Micro Scooter worth £149!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy

And there will be more coming up this Summer! So make sure to sign up now to the Frenchie Newsletter HERE! We have some good surprises for you.

Local Walks in Kent

On a more family level, we enjoyed some lovely summer walks in the area with the boys.

I promise I will soon publish more posts with villages in Kent for you to check out!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Kent Villages, Life in Kent

It has had a great reception and many of you actually got in touch to ask for plus! So here are some snaps of our local adventures while it was hot and sunny.

But I will publish plus de détails with some places you can see in Kent ASAP!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Kent Villages, Life in Kent

Thanks again to those who took the time to message me. I am so happy this content is useful!

Conningbrook Lake

And if you fancy a cute place in Ashford where you can easily keep a distance, I suggest you come to Conningbrook Lakes Country Park.

It is so pretty and peaceful!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park

We had a mini picnic and relaxed in the shades with Baba and it was pure bliss! I come down here often on my bike and the view is always stunning, whatever time of the day!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park

Back To Nursery

Baba also went back to the nursery the third week. I was a bit stressée about it?

But it went so well and he is truly loving it!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Nursery

It also gives me a bit more time to work and I have felt way better. I have achieved so much because I can focus 100% on my work!

En plus, he loves being with some of his friends and his key worker.

Shopping At Ashford Designer Outlet

As a little treat after 3 months of non-stop juggling it all with Baba at home, I decided to visit the Ashford Designer Outlet ?

And let me tell you… I had missed shopping way too much! LOL

OMG! I bought a couple of new staple pieces for my Summer wardrobe and I am in love with them! Grumpy is not… But never mind! ?

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Ashford Designer Outlet

One of my faves has to be this beautiful GAP Gingham dress.

Baba enjoyed himself aussi. His first week back at the nursery was so successful, we decided to treat him to a cheeky milkshake at Five Guys.

Ok! I also had one ??

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, AT Home

Father’s Day With Grumpy Grandad

As we were then allowed to create a bubble with Grumpy Grandad, we came down to visit him on Father’s Day.

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Father's Day, BBQ

We had a BBQ in the garden.

L’excuse parfaite to showcase my new Sandro dress…

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Father's Day, BBQ, Sandro Paris

Overdoing it? Well, I have not been out properly for ages so I made the most of it!

Not sure the locals properly enjoyed this beauté but I did!

Dymchurch & Bodiam Castle

We also enjoyed some days à la mer! Dymchurch! Here we came!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Beach Life, Dymchurch

It was busier than usual but I made sure to pack some bubbles.

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Beach Life, Dymchurch

We had such a lovely day! There is nothing better than some vitamin D on your skin to feel wow!

And we enjoyed Biodam Castle during the last weekend of the month.

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Bodiam Castle, National Trust

Gosh! We actually did so much!!

June 2020 – Launching The Frenchie Newsletter & Days Out

June 2020 was definitely the busiest month we have had in a long time! While May looked really quiet with just many walks and nothing more, June has been intense.

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Kent Villages, Life in Kent

I  must say that I have truly been overwhelmed by the response to my Blog Anniversary Giveaways Series and the Frenchie Newsletter ?

Have you signed up yet? It’s HERE!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Bodiam Castle, National Trust

Anyway, I am already tanned and way fitter because of all the exercise we have been doing outdoors!

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Beach Life, Dymchurch

Plus, I have also managed a daily workout at home! I will not complain. I actually feel happier and stronger than ever ?

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Kent Life, Kent Villages

And I also squeezed in a picnic with the girls! We picked up some yummy food at Macknade Elwick Place for a catch-up and it felt SO GOOD.

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Kent Life, Kent Villages, Macknade Elwick Place

Stop by this beautiful dining hall if you are in Ashford. You can shop a lot of local produits délicieux.

Now, all I want is a holiday abroad in July! Do you think it will happen? ?

June 2020, Monthly Highlights, The Frenchie Mummy, Kent Life, Kent Villages, Macknade Elwick Place

What have you been up to in June? What are your plans for July? Any nice British break on the horizon?

 

Disclosure: No sponsored content this month! It is merely a summary list of my fave moments! And a post for me to reflect on our life. Merci for reading my blog as always!

 

27 Comments

  1. lynn neal
    July 5, 2020 / 8:48 pm

    I love your new summer dress, navy really suits you!

  2. Lyndsey cooksey
    July 6, 2020 / 9:15 am

    Happy 4th anniversary first of all! How exciting! What lovely photos! I love castles, looks like you all had a wonderful time! Fab newsletter too. Here’s to the next 4 years!

  3. ashleigh allan
    July 6, 2020 / 9:36 am

    Looks like lots of great day outs!

  4. Priscilla Stubbs
    July 6, 2020 / 10:35 am

    More great photos and I am enjoying the news letter.

  5. Margaret Gallagher
    July 6, 2020 / 10:58 am

    Heavenly bliss so much fun and joy Guarenteed

  6. Carly Belsey
    July 6, 2020 / 12:32 pm

    Happy 4 year anniversary 🙂 Oh we love Ashford Outlet, I cannot wait to visit when it all dies down a bit.

  7. MARIA ROGERS
    July 6, 2020 / 12:37 pm

    Looks like you had lots of fun!

  8. Anne Richards
    July 6, 2020 / 2:22 pm

    We haven’t been anywhere yet, my life still consists of trying to home school in the day, then working evenings at Asda…..coffee is my saviour lol Hoping we can start getting out a bit more this month.

  9. Sandra Fortune
    July 6, 2020 / 5:34 pm

    Happy 4th Anniversary looks like you’ve been having fun. Love the navy gingham dress and you have some lovely photos of baba

  10. Susan B
    July 6, 2020 / 6:06 pm

    Fab photos of your days out. Your Baba is the best dressed by in Kent for sure!
    Wishing you success with your new Frenchie newsletter.

  11. Susan Smith
    July 6, 2020 / 7:01 pm

    Looks like you had so much fun, love that black dress

  12. Charlotte isobelle
    July 6, 2020 / 8:21 pm

    This looks so nice! I love a good day out!

  13. Jayne Townson
    July 6, 2020 / 8:48 pm

    Looks like you have enjoyed some lovely walks and picnics there, I love the black and white Gingham dress on you.

  14. Jazz Tattersall
    July 6, 2020 / 9:12 pm

    Happy 4th Anniversary

  15. Julia Kerr
    July 6, 2020 / 9:20 pm

    Blog looks great and I’m getting the emails as I should

  16. Sharon Freemantle
    July 7, 2020 / 2:54 pm

    Gorgeous photos looks like fun was had for all

  17. Tracy Newton
    July 7, 2020 / 3:28 pm

    These photo look like you have had great fun whilst working on your blog

  18. Susan Smith
    July 8, 2020 / 9:40 am

    Happy 4th Anniversary

  19. Fiona jk42
    July 8, 2020 / 10:57 pm

    Congratulations on blogging for 4 years.

  20. Samantha O'D
    July 9, 2020 / 10:47 am

    Lovely photos. some really beautiful places

  21. adrian price
    July 9, 2020 / 10:51 am

    its looks like you and your sun have a really enjoyable life

  22. A.E. ADKINS
    July 10, 2020 / 5:31 pm

    A great blog following your parenthood journey, Baba is quite the little man these days.

  23. Patricia Barrett
    July 11, 2020 / 1:04 am

    Happy 4th Anniversary!!

  24. adrian price
    July 13, 2020 / 10:12 am

    looks like its been an action packed four years

  25. Susan B
    July 14, 2020 / 5:47 am

    Happy 4th anniversary and congratulations on your well-deserved and continued success.
    June was another quiet month for us. Hoping the sun comes out again soon.

  26. Jeanette Leighton
    July 14, 2020 / 11:49 am

    Looks like some great days out , we have not been out yet waiting for things to calm down

  27. YOLANDA DAVIS
    July 26, 2020 / 1:05 am

    Happy four year anniversary. I loved looking at your pics from days out in Kent. I live in Ramsgate but find’t know about some of these places. Also, you look fab in all of the photo’s. I’m a bit gel!!!

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