It’s that time of year again where children and their parents are flocking to see Santa. Have you been yet? Some families have their own traditions of seeing Santa at the same place every year, whilst others like to mix things up a bit. This year Liverpool Town Hall have their own Santa’s Magical Grotto. Go along […]
As a family we are huge fans of Liverpool and the Wirral and we love the Mersey Ferry. It’s a great way to spend time as a family and a really exciting trip for the children. They love a trip on the ferry and the best thing is, it doesn’t matter whether it’s sunny or wet, it’s […]
Choosing the perfect location for a holiday or weekend away can be a much harder task than first meets the eye. There’s so many different places for us to choose from and each offers something uniquely appealing. If you’re planning to stay somewhere within the UK and are undecided about whether to go urban or […]
Are your little ones fans of Thomas and Friends, Bob the Builder and his gang and Fireman Sam? If so, be sure to check out the impressive interactive play facilities at Mattel Play, located in the Albert Dock in Liverpool. I have to say that it is not the kind of place that I expected […]
If you are a regular reader of the blog you will know that I like to run marathons. Not very often these days (average once a year) and not very fast, but I love it. I love the challenge, I love the time to think, and I love the feeling of achievement at the end, […]
It’s years since I went on the Mersey Ferry, which is daft really as it is only 45 minutes from us. I asked the little boys what they wanted to do today and was told that they wanted to go on a boat. Serves me right for asking. Then I remembered about the Mersey Ferry […]
So a few weeks ago I wrote an article called “The busy mummies guide to running a marathon“. Sunday 14th June was marathon day. My training plan hadn’t really altered since I wrote the article above. So lots of running up the stairs, lots of squats and heel raises whilst ironing, constant wearing of our […]