So, last weekend was fairly cold and wet. That doesn’t normally bother us, but after being out and about a lot lately we needed a weekend at home to catch up, chill out and get things like homework and other bits and bobs all up to date. That meant it was an ideal weekend to […]
Personalised Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Valentine’s day is fast approaching. I wrote about the gift giving quandary recently here. If you are still looking for a gift and struggling, perhaps a personalised photo gift could be the answer? Snapfish can produce some lovely photo gifts which make ideal valentine’s gifts for a loved one. Also, they have an offer on […]
Ignite your tastebuds
Chinese New Year is fast approaching, this year from 7th-13th February people will be celebrating. 2016 is the Year of the Monkey. In line with Chinese New Year, I’ve been trying out some Firecracker dishes with Tilda Firecracker Limited Edition Rice to ignite the tastebuds. Here is a really easy dish I have called “Firecracker Prawns”. […]
Stain removal: part five
Welcome to the fifth in our series of posts about stain removal. Before having children, things used to get stained ‘occasionally’, now, well lets say it’s a bit more frequent. It’s not deliberate on anyone’s part, more of an occupational hazard so to speak. Parenting requires you to be an expert in so many areas: […]
What apps should you download before going on a family holiday?
In the modern era, mobile phone apps are almost a necessity. Nowadays, young children are becoming technologically aware and enjoy playing games such as Angry Birds and watching films on Netflix. In fact, adults are also using apps on a much more regular basis, whether they’re keeping up with colleagues on Facebook, playing games on […]
50 greatest yummy mummies competition
There is a great new series of gift books for adults out now from I am the Greatest – including two new titles just in time for Valentines Day, “Lovers” and “Yummy Mummies“. Designed to make your loved one feel as much of a yummy mummy as Kate Middleton or as great a lover as Romeo, these […]
Ski accommodation: what’s right for you?
So you’ve decided to go on a family skiing holiday. You’ve decided where you are going and now you just need to decide what sort of accommodation you are going to go for. We always prefer a self catering option with a family. We enjoy having the freedom to cook what we want, when we […]
Tips for planning the perfect family break
It might be cold outside, but if you want to get the best deals on family holidays, you need to start planning now. It might seem like it’s too early to start planning your family vacation, but the truth is, it’s never too early. You see, the earlier you start getting organised for next year’s […]