A few years ago, we decided to tackle the Eurostar Snowtrain from London to Bourg St Maurice as a family of six—two adults and our four young children. We wanted a convenient, child-friendly way to reach the French Alps, and we found that taking the Snowtrain was surprisingly relaxing compared to flying. Below is our account of going on the Snowtrain with kids, how it all went, plus some tips if you’re considering the same journey.
Choosing a skateboard for your child
As a parent it can be hard sometimes to find the balance between allowing your children to try a range of things and spending money on things they don’t stick at. Of course we all want them to try new things, and trying things is how they come to find hobbies that they really enjoy and want to stick at. However, there is equally nothing more frustrating than buying some expensive kit that never sees the light of day. Hands up if you’ve been there!
Playmobil Zoo Range: A Review
We have been trying out the Playmobil Zoo range recently. It’s a fantastic range, which you can build on over time. For example, you could add to this over time, gradually expanding the zoo section by section.
Adventures of the Micro Trike
We’ve been buying Micro Scooters products for nine years now. If anyone ever asks me to recommend a brand of scooter or helmet for that matter I tell them I’d never buy anything other than Micro Scooters. In my view nothing compares in terms of quality, durability and safety. The Micro Scooters products are built […]
Drayton Manor Park is the best value-for-money family trip to a theme park this summer!
So many parents are often looking for good value days out options to share with the family. The school holidays in particular can cost parents a fortune. If you are going to shell out for a family day out somewhere, you want to know that you’ll get your monies worth. There’s nothing worse than spending […]
Tonka Toys Review
The company began selling metal toys, which soon became the primary business. In November 1955, Mound Metalcraft changed its name to TONKA Toys Incorporated. The name TONKA comes from the Dakota Sioux word “Tanka” or Tonka, which means “great” or “big”.
The Mummy Fever Guide to the Best Large Family Cars: Part 11 – The Skoda Kodiaq
If you are a regular reader of the blog you may have been following our series on large family cars. Some of the cars we have looked at include the Mitsubishi Outlander, The Ford Grand Tourneo Connect, the Volkswagen Sharan, the Seat Alhambra the Ford Galaxy and the Volvo XC90. More recently we’ve been looking at the new Skoda Kodiaq, the first […]
Adventures at Diggerland
Lots of little people get really excited about diggers. The bigger the better right? So diggerland, a place dedicated to these yellow giants should go down well. Diggerland is a thrilling place for any little people who fancy a ride on these machines or just getting up close and personal with them. There are five […]