If you are a regular reader of the blog you will know that we spent a long weekend away at Camp Bestival at the end of July. Having had some time now to reflect, I wanted to try and get to the bottom of the benefits the children all gained from that four days. It’s […]
We recently spent a couple of days in Blackpool visiting some of the places that Blackpool has to offer families. We decided to stay overnight in the area to make sure we had as much time as possible to enjoy all the attractions. As we were visiting Blackpool Zoo on the morning of the second day, […]
It’s years since I went on the Mersey Ferry, which is daft really as it is only 45 minutes from us. I asked the little boys what they wanted to do today and was told that they wanted to go on a boat. Serves me right for asking. Then I remembered about the Mersey Ferry […]
We’ve been to Blackpool a few times over the years. It’s about an hour and a half drive for us so it’s not too far for a day out. We’ve still never been to the illuminations though. Something for the list maybe? Have any of you ever been? A few years ago we visited The Pleasure […]
I will always be very grateful to my dad for making the decision when I was five to try a family skiing holiday. I still remember the look on his face when he bought his first mens skiing jacket. After a couple of dodgy experiences early on which put off my already nervous mum, I […]