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Things to do in Hawaii with children
A good friend of mine talks about their dream family holiday being to head off to Hawaii all together. Is it somewhere you have considered as a family holiday? It’s not somewhere I had ever really put on my radar for family holidays before, so I started looking into it. Turns out Hawaii looks like […]
The perfect family villa in Orlando
Are you thinking about a trip to Orlando with the family? Can’t decide where to stay? Perhaps you’ve been trying to decide if you’d be better in a villa or one of the Disney hotels? As lovely as some of the hotels look, we always think holiday villa accommodation is better over staying in a […]
Saving for your child’s future
The expensive business of having children Children are expensive. Fact. We knew that when we signed up to be a parent right? It’s common for parents not to fully appreciate the expenses related to having children until, well, they are about to happen. There are of course those big expenses at the outset, cots, car […]
*Guest Post*: 4 Ways to Explore Orlando without Breaking the Bank
Orlando is home to some of the most exhilarating attractions in the world. It’s no wonder millions of tourists flock from all over the globe to the City Beautiful every single year. For those wishing to find the kind of adventure only Orlando can offer, without breaking the bank, they’ll be pleased to know there […]
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 […]
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, […]
Developing water confidence
I’ve written many times on the blog about the importance of children learning to swim and how I believe it’s a vital life skill. A big part of learning to swim involves developing water confidence. We know how important it is for our children to be water confident. It’s a life skill ultimately, and I feel […]
Money saving tips for families: the diary challenge
Finances and family life Having a family is expensive there is no doubt about it. We know when we start our parenting journey about the big things we will have to spend money on like: a cot; a car seat; a pushchair; high chair and so on. As your family expands you know that you […]