Starting a business can be a minefield. So many things to consider and you feel as if you are constantly weighing up the pros and cons of, well, everything. If you aren’t careful, the business that you were once super excited about becomes a total ball ache and you stop being excited about it. One […]
Hectic weekday nights: how to feed the tribe
During term time the weekdays are characterised by lots of dashing about, a ton of activities, work, homework, racing here and there and generally a splash of madness. To make sure we all survive the week intact, planning and preparation are the key for me. That goes right through from laying uniform out the night […]
No dull days: the importance of vitamin D
What’s that phrase? Never a dull moment? When you become a parent that really starts to ring true. There is always something going on, you are always on the go, dashing around, busy busy. Then when your children get a bit older and start to get involved in activities and develop their own interests, all […]
Exploring Christmas Traditions
I absolutely love Christmas and it’s such a special time of year when you have children. I love the build up, the excitement and all the little traditions we have developed as a family. We love Christmas shows, Christmas movies, Elf on the Shelf, the Christmas Eve box and our special wooden draw advent calendar, […]
Family Fun at Tatton Park
If you are in the Cheshire area, or anywhere in the the North West for that matter and looking for a day out with the family, there’s really nowhere better than Tatton Park. There’s something for everyone, even when there are no special events on. The Farm, with tons of animals to see and complete […]
How to survive bathtime with a toddler
So, you’ve got a toddler, maybe more than one. Congratulations! You made it past the baby stage. I bet you willed them to crawl and walk didn’t you? Well now is the time you start regretting that. Now they can move, you will wish they couldn’t and that most certainly applies to bathtime. Prepare for […]
5 winter sun destinations to consider
After a couple of big storms in the UK recently, you might be thinking about how you can escape this awful weather. I’ve got a few winter sun destinations here for you to consider, without having to travel too far. Dubai Dubai is such a great place to holiday, even if you only have a […]
Trick or treat! Halloween decoration ideas
It’s that time of year again! That’s right – Halloween is here once again. Ten years ago, Halloween wasn’t really a major event in the UK, but as time as gone by families and households seem to make more of an effort to embrace this traditional, American holiday! It’s not uncommon to see images of […]