Having fun with the children is a key part of being a parent as far as I am concerned. There are so many fun things to do, not all of them costly that The Hatchbag Company decided to create a guide for parents to use this summer. Best of British: 101 Ideas for Having Fun […]
Family holidays in Spain
Spain is the perfect family holiday destination, especially for the summer months. Not too far from the UK, so much choice and diversity in terms of where to go and affordable for families. A villa holiday is perfect with a family because it can be a home from home with the added bonus of a […]
How to get organised for your first family holiday
Getting organised for your first family holiday can be a hectic and stressful experience if you haven’t taken the time to plan things out. Putting things together at the last moment can feel like completing a jigsaw puzzle on a timer with your whole family standing over your shoulder. After all, if you don’t get […]
Fuel for active holidays
We recently had a fantastic ski holiday in La Plagne in the French Alps, travelling on the Snowtrain with Crystal Ski. Skiing holidays, like any active holiday mean that you often don’t have time to stop to eat, particularly when you are trying to make the most of the time on the snow and get […]
Learning about shapes
We love snacks that are multi purpose. Snacks that come in a range of shapes are great for learning about all the different shapes and can be great discussion points with toddlers. I will often cut bread or wraps or fruit into different shapes for the little boys, and then ask them to tell me […]
The benefits of planning
“Plans are useless, but planning is essential” – General Dwight Eisenhower Planning is something I have always done. I’ve done this for as long as I can remember. Planning helps me to structure my thoughts, see my goals and generally be more productive. Although I have never wavered with regards to the importance I place […]
It’s never too early to plan
It’s January, so that’s time to plan a summer holiday surely? It’s never too early to plan and I’m starting to think the new ‘last minute deal’ is actually booking in advance, so there’s no better time. You can make some great savings booking this time of year. Club Med have a 15% off deal at […]
Family-friendly days out: part fifteen
Welcome to part fifteen of our series on family-friendly days out. We recently visited the Sea Life Centre in Manchester. The Sea Life Centre is located within the Intu Trafford Centre, very close to the Legoland Discovery Centre. There are combi tickets available if you wish to visit both attractions in one day, these look […]