Contrary to what the last-minute holiday bookers might tell you, there are actually some holidays where you can benefit from booking early. For some family winter holidays, not only can you get the best deals booking early but you also have time to plan, prepare and save too. Family holidays mean a lot and you […]
How to decorate a gender-neutral room for your baby
Disparate to an older child’s bedroom, a new-born baby’s nursery is a room routinely visited as a parent during your child’s early years. As well as being soothing for your baby – and relaxing for Mother and Father – your nursery should act as a playful fun space for when they begin to toddle around. […]
*Guest Post*: Top 5 things to do with a family in Orlando (…that have nothing to do with theme parks)
Dawn Sabato is Marketing Coordinator for Contempo Vacation Homes and creator at comeseeorlando.com – here she shares some of her insider expert knowledge. On the Contempo Vacation Homes blog, we’ve been publishing a series of sample itineraries, based on themes such as adventure, sports, education, food, and much more. Everyone knows about the Orlando theme parks, and they […]
‘Baby food’ for bigger kids
Feeding children can either be utterly satisfying or completely soul destroying. There is nothing more lovely than preparing a meal from scratch and watching your family devour it before your eyes. It’s one of those moments that makes you feel as if you are winning at parenting. You’ve cooked a nutritious meal with delicious, healthy […]
25 screen-free things to do with the children
Whether you are looking for things to do over the summer holidays, a half term, or just looking to fill time with pre-schoolers, there are plenty of alternatives to screen time. Here are just a few ideas. Skim stones – in the sea, a lake, a stream etc Ride a bike or scooter Visit a […]
The benefits of Super Seeds for parents
Any parent of young children will be familiar with those times when you grab for something – anything – that will give you the energy to get through the next few hours without falling asleep on your laundry pile, work desk or sink full of dishes. A tablespoon of peanut butter at 9pm; half a […]
Is Curb Appeal Your Achilles Heel? Top Tips For Outstanding Exteriors
If you’re trying to sell your home, but you’re failing to impress, you may be wondering what’s going wrong. We tend to focus on kitchens and bathrooms when the for sale sign goes up, but have you thought about the exterior appeal of your home? Not everybody sees properties advertised online and has the benefit […]
Summer family fashion: packing essentials
Heading off on holiday this summer? What fashion items can’t you leave home without? What do you consider your essential items for a summer trip away? Here are a few we can’t live without. Hats We love our hats. Fortunately the children like wearing hats, so we don’t have to battle too much with this, […]