With the school holidays nearly upon us you might have begun thinking about how you are going to keep the children busy whilst you are travelling. If you are a regular reader of the blog you might recall that I wrote about the busy bags I prepare for each of the children when we travel […]
Super quick free from foods
Not being able to eat wheat does have its drawbacks. The main issues I find are: The cost of free from foods The poor quality of some products (mainly free from bread ) The lack of quick bites available The last of these can make things more difficult when out and about or travelling because […]
School holiday activities: part one
I don’t know about you but it would be lovely if every day of the school holidays was like this. There are always so many more options when the weather is nice. Sadly, as anyone who has lived in the UK any length of time will know, that is never the case. I guess that’s […]
Practical products Vs over-hyped rubbish
Before you become a parent you aren’t sure what items you will actually find useful and what will be a complete waste of money. You might have walked around a few baby shops, looked online, read books or even been to a baby show. As a first time parent you are a prime target for […]
Top 3 Family Cars
With car leasing in the UK becoming more and more popular, now is a great time to think about getting rid of your old car, and driving away in a better family-friendly one. When looking for a car that will benefit the whole family, you’ll want one that is spacious and has some great safety features, […]
Memories of Japan
Whilst I was at university I had the opportunity to study Japanese as an additional subject. I jumped at the chance as it really appealed. It was a small group and we had a lovely teacher who was very patient. At the end of the first year there was a trip to Japan. It was […]
UK family days out: ideas for a perfect summer
Summer has certainly arrived, and the UK is currently enjoying lovely warm days. Just the sort of weather to get the family out of the house and exploring the island’s town and country areas at places that the whole family can enjoy and that stop the kids from becoming bored. Theme parks The nation’s various […]
Weaning on the move
Weaning can be a messy and fiddly business. I have said before how fantastic I think Ella’s Kitchen pouches are for travelling and also for trying different foods out with your little ones before making a huge batch of something homemade that they hate. Like many parents though, where possible I like to make my […]