Years ago when I was first working after university and mobile phones hadn’t long been something everyone had (yep I’m really that old now), my ‘work phone’ was one of those bomb proof Nokia phones that everyone had. They were standard issue by the NHS at the time for those working out in the community, […]
7 ways to save money on your family holiday
Moving into the colder months is the perfect time to look into booking a family holiday, whether you are looking to get some winter sun or just want to spend some quality time together, a family holiday does the trick. With the festive season approaching, it makes sense to be sensible with your money. We’ve […]
These are the top 10 concerns for parents when their child starts school
In some areas the new school term has already begun, in others, term starts this week. Have you got a little one starting school for the first time? How do you feel? Are they excited or anxious or a bit of both? Seven in 10 parents worry their child won’t make friends when starting school, […]
Are your everyday tasks taking you longer with children?
Do you ever find your normal day-to-day tasks taking longer, much longer, now you have children? All the time right? Even simple things like just getting in the car can take so much longer with children in tow. Having children means everyday tasks take up to TWICE as long, a study by Deichmann Shoes has found. A […]
Bing Live on Stage: It’s a Bing thing
Do you have a ‘Bingster’ in your midst?! Do your little ones love watching Bing? Bing and his friends are currently on tour in the first ever Bing stage show! This kicked off in St Albans at the Alban Arena. Bing Live will visit 50 venues over 25 weeks from 20th June 2018. Join Bing, […]
Family dining in North Wales: Cookhouse & Pub
Have you been to a Cookhouse and Pub before? We hadn’t until we tried one recently. There is now a Cookhouse and Pub in Rhyl, which we tried before a windy trip to the beach. There’s a relaxed and friendly vibe at the Cookhouse and Pub, which is now open along West Parade on Rhyl’s seafront. […]
Peter Rabbit The Movie: out on DVD
28th July saw the release of Peter Rabbit on DVD. We first saw this movie during the Easter holidays at the cinema. We all loved it, it was one of those inclusive family movies that goes down well with everyone that we come across every now and then – so the release of the DVD […]
Teaching your children to be eco-friendly
Without a doubt, the Earth’s future depends on all of our children. Healthy practices in the household at an early age allow you to teach them about what’s most important. According to one study by Nielsen, more and more people are willing to pay for higher-priced products that are eco-friendly, and brands that have made […]