The winter months can feel like a drag to some people. That’s why many people opt for a spot of winter sun to see them through until the summer months warm things up a bit. As someone who firmly associates winter holidays with snow and winter sports, I find it a hard one to get […]
Mother and daughter spa days
Spa days can be such a wonderful way to relax, and going with someone else can be a great way to spend a day. Perhaps it’s a day spent with a group of friends, or a day spent with a special friend as a way of catching up? Perhaps you fancy spending a spa day […]
Tips for stress-free Christmas travel
Travelling with children can be stressful at the best of times, but over Christmas if you have to travel that can go up a notch. Some new research from the Accident Advice Helpline has cited lots of tips from parents for travelling with children over the festive period. Leaving in plenty of time, filling the car with […]
Save money on your family rail travel
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 […]
Visit Mattel Play for some festive family fun
Tis the season to be jolly at Albert Dock attraction Mattel Play! Liverpool – they have some lovely plans for their small visitors this festive season, my gang had a blast at the weekend and didn’t want to leave (even the older children). December is a busy month for Father Christmas which is why the […]
Planning a holiday in the Norfolk Broads
Norfolk and the Norfolk Broads remind me of geography lessons at school. We studied The Broads as a topic for GCSE geography and I loved it. The Broads, a National Park with over 125 miles of navigable lock-free waterways, set in beautiful countryside, are possibly what Norfolk is most known for. The closest other example I can think […]
The good and the bad sides of soft play centres
Soft play centres on many levels are truly an amazing creation. There are tons of centres across the UK these days, although some areas are blessed with many more than others. We’ve always been totally spoilt for choice with regards to the number of soft play centres near us, and even in the last year […]
Must See: Top London Attractions This Winter
The Winter can be a really magical time to visit London, in particular, December. Much in the same way as New York takes on new appeal during the run up to Christmas and the New Year. How many times have you seen a movie with a scene of New York in December and thought how […]