Every time we are looking for accommodation somewhere I do extensive research on how family-friendly somewhere is. There are a huge number of hotels that would identify as being family-friendly. Maybe they have themed bunk beds; maybe children get milk, cookies and a movie before bed; maybe they have organic baby food; a soft play centre […]
Cosy gear for tiny tots
I love winter. I love getting all wrapped up and heading outside. I’m not a fan of the wind and rain but the cold is fine with me. It is important to make sure tiny tots are cosy during the chilly weather though, and what works for the car seat might not work for the […]
Thirst aid moments: winner announcement
Back in September we ran a fantastic competition for one of our readers to win a family mini break (2 x adults, 2 x children) to Legoland Windsor, including centrally located hotel accommodation for one night and tickets to Legoland. Entry to this fantastic competition involved sharing your “Thirst Aid Moment” – A moment when a family […]
Learning to ski: what’s the best age?
Ah skiing…. Mountains… Snow… Three things that are never far from my mind, but what is the best age to start this awesome hobby/way of life? As someone who began skiing at the age of five (thanks to my parents) I’d say the earlier the better. Children tend to be fearless and of course there is […]
Ford Focus Vs. Skoda Octavia
Looking for the perfect all-round car? We’ve picked two of the very best in their industry, the Ford Focus and the Skoda Octavia, to see which one comes out on top. We’ve had a look at their safety features, running costs, style, space and spec, to determine which one is the perfect all-round car. Both […]
Top travel destinations for 2016
Do you enjoy travelling? Perhaps you like a good family adventure? Have you planned your holidays for 2016 yet? If not, why not check out Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016. It is jam packed with some super ideas for travelling, including some surprise places you might not have considered. Here are some of the […]
The benefits of learning a second language
How many of you speak a second language? How many of you are completely bilingual? Perhaps some of you readers speak three or more languages. I loved learning languages as a child, French was the most natural for me as we spent a significant amount of time there whilst I was growing up and that […]
Five unusual family holiday destinations
For any parent who loves to travel it is unlikely that you will have visited all the places you want to before having children. Mostly because there are too many amazing places in the world to see. I know some people who continue to travel without their children, but for me that kind of defeats […]