Bristol is a really lovely city I think. We’ve had a couple of really lovely visits over the years, and with great weather on both occasions, we ended up eating outside by the water. It really was lovely. Children were playing in the water fountains and it just had a really lovely feel. Bristol is […]
Things to do in Abersoch with the family
Abersoch is one of those places that isn’t actually that far from us but we rarely visit. We really should go there more as it’s the perfect location to go with a family. Abersoch is on the Llyn Peninsula, in a stunning part of North Wales. It has become a popular seaside resort, also known […]
Paddington 2 arrives on DVD
How much did you love the first Paddington movie? We were huge fans. That bathroom scene had us all in absolute stitches and each time we watch it we still laugh just as hard. We didn’t get to see Paddington 2 in the cinema so we’ve really looked forward to the release of the DVD. […]
Parenting: the struggle is real
How hard can it be? Before you had children did you ever look at other parents and think how hard can it be? I mean really, these tiny humans are just that, they can’t possibly get one over on us adults can they? Did you ever comment to your partner or your friends about someone’s […]
Trusting other people with your children
Are you the primary carer of your children? Do you find it hard to trust other people with their care? You aren’t alone. A survey from Withings reveals that over half of all new mums don’t trust anyone but themselves to look after their baby. 55% of mums polled said they don’t trust their mum, […]
Things to do in Kent with the family
When I think of Kent I can’t help but think of the white cliffs of Dover. As well as them being a British icon, they are also a childhood memory of mine. For years, I travelled with my family backwards and forwards across the channel to France, and those white cliffs are a vivid part […]
What children want from a holiday (and how to get it on a budget)
Preparing for a family holiday can be quite the adventure when you factor in the demands of all family members and any time and budget restraints. What children really want from a holiday, though, can be simple; relaxed parents, some sort of routine, a bit of discovery and lots of room to run around freely […]
Priorities changed? How to sell up quickly
It’s amazing how much changes when you have children. Just about everything in your world gets flipped on its head and gets seen from a different angle, not least where to live. Some of our friends have recently discovered this. They were adamant they wanted to stay in the bustle of it all, but the […]