One of our favourite things to do is to travel as a family. I write a lot about family travel on the blog and about not being afraid to explore different types of holidays in a range of locations with children. Talking to other parents though, there are lots who choose not to travel far […]
Afternoon tea is a quintessentially English tradition. Usually, it involves a mix of drinks, traditional bakes and old-school touches. Afternoon tea first began back in the eighteenth century as a way for wealthy nobles and merchants to enjoy themselves in the middle of the afternoon, between lunch and supper. The nobles could afford to import […]
Baby arrives When we have a baby many of us are so in love, so happy, so content, so grateful, and so damn proud of ourselves that we don’t want to put our babies down. Many babies are in such utter shock that they’ve now landed in this strange world where sounds are no longer […]
I live with a family of thrill-seekers. I suppose really, at heart I’m a thrill seeker too. I’ve done plenty of wild sports and activity related things in my life, I’m just a little wary of heights and extreme speed, and I’m probably more cautious since having the children. Despite that, I think nothing of […]
Many couples are choosing to get married after they’ve had children now, and this enables them to celebrate their big day with their children. If you’re planning a wedding, and you want the children to take centre stage, here are some ideas to consider. Show-stealing outfits Your wedding day should be all about you, but […]
I always think that a wreath on the the door is a good sign that Christmas is on the way. We’ve had a few wreaths over the years, some better than others, but given how much the children love to craft, I thought that this year we would have a go at making one. We […]
Are any of you lovely readers fans of Costa or Starbucks? If you are perhaps you enjoy waiting to see what their festive special drinks will be each year? If you are a regular reader of the blog you will know that I’m a mad hot chocolate fan. A few years ago Costa did this […]
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 […]