I love the idea of travelling by train as a family. The last big train trip we did altogether was actually to the Alps on our last skiing holiday. We travelled from Ashford to the Alps by train and the children absolutely loved it. Despite having four children (which at the time included a baby […]
The school run is one of those times you see all sorts of sights. From people in their pyjamas and slippers, to those in full make up and designer clothing. There really is a huge spectrum of clothing. Where do you sit on the spectrum? What’s your approach? There are lots of parents who don’t […]
There is no right or wrong way to travel and enjoy your holiday, we all enjoy different types of holidays for different reasons. Also, we find that needs and likes and dislikes can change over time too, so what was once your ideal holiday might not always be. We all have our own ideas about […]
The swimsuit ‘season’ Whilst we do perhaps need a swimsuit all year around for any pool time we get with the children, swim classes with babies and so on, there is definitely a swimsuit ‘season’. That period, normally in the summer months is when perhaps you are going away and suddenly realise that yes you […]
I don’t know about you but I always think that the price of household essentials can massively add to your weekly shop. The price of cleaning fluid, cleaning brushes, washing liquid and so on can soon add up. Given this, I wanted to let you know about an amazing one time offer that’s available ONLY […]
We all know we need to exercise. For some people it’s a real chore and not something that is enjoyable. For others it’s the opposite, it’s something that makes us feel good. I love exercise, my problem with it, like many parents, is time, or lack of it to be precise. I used to be […]
Hands up who loves Christmas? You are probably thinking that it’s only October, why is she talking about Christmas? Christmas needs to be planned for though doesn’t it, especially with a family, as Christmas is an expensive time. Whilst it’s not always about giving expensive gifts, for me it is about creating and maintaining the […]
With all four children’s birthdays between May and September I feel as if I spend around half the year planning and then making birthday cakes. I normally ask the children what sort of cake they would like and ‘who’ they would like on their cake. Of course, when they come up with something really intricate […]