I love the idea of travelling by train as a family. The last big train trip we did altogether was actually to the Alps on our last skiing holiday. We travelled from Ashford to the Alps by train and the children absolutely loved it. Despite having four children (which at the time included a baby […]
Having a baby and raising children is an expensive business. It won’t have taken you long into your pregnancy to see just how expensive all the paraphernalia is, but often it’s the smaller day-to-day expenses like nappies, wipes and so on that you can underestimate. Over time, these can add on a considerable amount of […]
Having children is expensive, I don’t think any parent would disagree with that. There are of course the day-to-day expenses, such as nappies, food, activities and then occasional larger expenses that happen as they grow, such as changing car seats, or beds, or maybe just a school trip. Then there are the much bigger expenses […]
If you find yourself anxiously watching your credit card balance rise each month due to double-digit interest charges, or always seem to be scraping for petrol money before payday, you may feel as though it’s a constant struggle just to stay afloat. Fortunately, regaining control of your finances can be easier than you might expect. […]
With all four children’s birthdays between May and September I feel as if I spend around half the year planning and then making birthday cakes. I normally ask the children what sort of cake they would like and ‘who’ they would like on their cake. Of course, when they come up with something really intricate […]
When I became a parent I nearly choked at the price of children’s footwear. Literally. Some shoes are obscene prices and it makes you wonder what else you could buy for the same money. At the same time, you want the best for your children and you want quality footwear that fits well. Any parent […]
Having a baby is an expensive business, there is no doubt about it. There are lots of big items to buy like car seats, cots, pushchairs and so on, but then there are all the other things you have to buy on a more regular basis like nappies and wipes that can dramatically bump up […]
Are you a fan of ebay? I have bought and sold countless things over the years on ebay and especially since becoming a parent. Just last week, I purchased some fantastic cot bed sheets for the little boys that I am really pleased with. The fit is great, quality good and they wash really well. What’s […]