Now the clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and temperatures have definitely dropped here in North Wales. I sound like an elderly lady! I actually quite like that time of year when there is a chill in the air. I enjoy getting wrapped up all warm and getting all the hats and […]
Dealing with a reluctant drinker
As a parent, one of the most stressful things can be a child who won’t eat, or drink or do either. We spend our time as parents trying to do the best for our children and one of those things is trying desperately hard to ensure they eat and drink well. When you’ve spent time […]
Coping with anaemia in children
If you suspect your child has anaemia, get a proper diagnosis from a doctor before you begin treatment. Anaemia can be temporary or chronic, mild or life-threatening. It has many causes, and treatment depends on cause.
No equipment necessary: using your home surroundings as your gym
The exercise ‘problem’ for parents I’ve written many times before about how hard it can be for parents to fit exercise into their day. If you don’t have child-free time then it’s impossible to get out to a class or the gym, so you end up looking for things you can do at home. If […]
Things to do in North Wales with children
We love living in North Wales. We always feel like there is loads to do, places to see, beautiful scenery and lots of, erm, rain. Aside from the rain though, we get snow most winters which is lovely and we have a great balance of feeling as if we are in the middle of nowhere, […]
Involving your children in your big day
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 […]
#BlackpoolHasItAll – part three
If you are a regular reader of the blog you might have read our recent #BlackpoolHasItAll articles. If not and you fancy a look you can find the first article here and a specific focus on Blackpool Zoo here. The first stop on our Blackpool adventure was Madame Tussauds. I honestly thought that we would be around here […]
Avoid car leasing blunders
Car leasing has been an absolute godsend for a lot of people. It’s probably the best way you can drive a recent, high-quality model of car without having to come up with the money to actually purchase it. Although this sounds great, there’s a lot more to the whole process than that. Some people make […]