When I was ten, we lost a bag on a family holiday. My mum had packed the bulk of one person’s clothes in this bag that was lost, you can imagine that caused a bit of a problem. Anyone else had this experience before? It feels pretty traumatic at the time.
Moving house? Packing tips to keep you on track
Moving house can be super stressful can’t it? The co-ordination of everything itself can be a nightmare, never mind just simply trying to gear yourself up to start packing up an entire family home. One of the stressful things about moving house is that a lot of the timing can feel a little out of […]
Skiing with children: the kit list
Packing for a holiday when you have a large family can be a bit like a military operation. Packing for a skiing trip with a large family is something else altogether.
The recipe for a perfect family weekend away
As much as going away can be lovely, with four young children there is also the potential for chaos, disappointment, stress, even utter disaster. With each child you have this seems to increase tenfold – how does that work? Packing for a weekend away is no different to packing for a week away, it is […]
The snowtrain: is it family-friendly?
Heading off on a skiing holiday with children requires lots of thought and lots of planning. Skiing is a wonderful way to spend holiday time together but with children in tow the potential for complications is high. Many people assume that if you are heading off on a skiing holiday that you have to fly […]
Eliminate the stress of moving
So you’re planning a big move for the family. They say moving home is one of the most stressful experiences you can undergo and it’s not for nothing. It can be even more of a handful when you’re carting a family along with you. However, it doesn’t all have to be maddening and muddled. There […]
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 […]
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 […]