While so much of motherhood is about giving, not every mother receives the same care in return. Many mothers still have someone to mother them, offering comfort, reassurance, and encouragement. Others must navigate the challenges of raising children without that safety net. Whether through loss, distance, or broken relationships, some mothers face the journey without the guidance and support they once knew or never had.
A few years ago, we decided to tackle the Eurostar Snowtrain from London to Bourg St Maurice as a family of six—two adults and our four young children. We wanted a convenient, child-friendly way to reach the French Alps, and we found that taking the Snowtrain was surprisingly relaxing compared to flying. Below is our account of going on the Snowtrain with kids, how it all went, plus some tips if you’re considering the same journey.
When you have got children, it can be such fun when it comes around to their birthday. There is a side of you that is crying inside at their getting older and growing up, but it is always fun to plan a party. There can be a lot to sort and organise, though. Yes, we’ve […]
Travelling and holidays, something so many of us love and perhaps live for to an extent, but when children come along holidays take on a slightly different approach. There is no ‘holiday’ from parenting is there, so really we end up doing lots of the same things somewhere else. Despite this, I actually love family […]
We all want our home to be a pleasant place to live. Unfortunately keeping our house looking good takes both time and money. Both of which a lot of us are short of. We all lead busy lives and many of us sometimes find it hard to make ends meet. Fortunately, there are a lot […]
Is there something that you always dreamt of being? An astronaut? An Olympic athlete? A famous musician? Perhaps you wanted to travel the world? Did your dream change as you got older? Have you ever thought about how your dreams as a child compare to your dreams now? Were you encouraged to pursue your dreams […]
As a family we are huge fans of Liverpool and the Wirral and we love the Mersey Ferry. It’s a great way to spend time as a family and a really exciting trip for the children. They love a trip on the ferry and the best thing is, it doesn’t matter whether it’s sunny or wet, it’s […]
The moment I met you I knew you were special. The way you held me, so confidently when I was less than a day old. You clearly knew what you were doing and had lots of practice with my two older brothers. You gave me so many kisses, and when I cried in my car […]