9+ Easy Family Meal Ideas is an ad feature written in collaboration with Hello Fresh. I’ve been on the hunt for easy family meals ideas as I’ve felt stuck in a rut at dinner times. During the recent lockdowns and school closures it’s been tricky to keep family dinners varied and interesting. I need some…
Collaborative Post So you’ve decided to visit Tuscany in Italy when it’s safe to travel again. That’s an excellent choice of holiday destination! This travel guide is packed with tips from what to see and do to where to find the best luxury villas in Tuscany. This area of Italy has so much to offer,…
Camping with kids is fun and exciting but it does comes with some challenges of its own. When planning your camping trips work consider the needs of your children to make for a fun and stress-free camping vacation – this way the whole family will have a great time. These tips for camping with kids…
I’m so excited to start travel planning again that I have made a free template for you to download and use for your next trip too! Using a travel planner is a great way to get the most from your holiday whether its getting good value for money or making sure you see and do…
Easter is one of my favourite times of the year – so to celebrate I’ve packed this post with a bumper set of free Easter printables for all my readers. I love everything from Easter eggs, cute bunny rabbits and the beautiful spring flowers. The kids really enjoy Easter too, maybe it’s something to do…
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on 17th March all around the world by many people. I know that many children enjoy the festivities so I wanted to share some St Patrick’s Day coloring pages and activity sheets to help keep them entertained. This bumper pack of free printable St Patrick’s day worksheets has something for…
Road trip games are an essential addition to any long car journey with kids. Even if you have screens, they will enjoy taking a break from their devices with these free travel games and activities. These free printables are perfect for kids of all ages. I’ve included games that two children can play together such…
A handbag is that accessory that can really boost an outfit and your overall style. Having a couple options that work with your wardrobe and represent your unique style is a way you can avoid feeling like you are wearing the same rotation of outfits, even if all you switch out is your handbag of…
This year is flying by and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I would have thought time would have dragged but having the kids home to entertain every day definitely keeps us all busy! If you are running out of things to keep the kids busy, these free Valentine’s Day printable activities could be…
Getting the kids out of the house can often be a challenge, but our nature scavenger hunt aims to make things a little easier. I’m not sure why the kids make such a fuss because when they are through the door they always have a good time. It doesn’t matter if it is a trip…
Collaborative Post Travel sickness is a sensation of dizziness and nausea triggered by movements experienced on a journey when using different forms of transport, including air, sea, or land travel. Motion sickness is caused by unusual and repeated activities that send conflicting messages to the brain. The confusing signals are delivered from one’s skin receptors,…
Collaborative Post Whilst we’ve all got a bit of extra time on our hands, it might seem like the ideal opportunity to start researching places to book for our next holiday. With no immediate time constraints, we can take the time to thoroughly explore our options and get the best accommodation for our budgets. But…
Travelling on New Year’s Day was a breeze, even before Covid. It was a straightforward drive from Nottingham to Brighton with the kids. I wanted to start they year with a new adventure and a huge dose of sea air. I love being by the sea, it makes me feel calm. The kids arranged their…
I’m the first person to admit that I get confused when it comes to buying income protection insurance. I’m always worried about buying insurance I don’t need, or ending up with to much cover and over paying. Given my age and that I’m self employed I started to wonder what would happen if I was…
If you are planning to travel it is important that you follow the latest government guidance around self isolation or quarantine when you return to the UK. If the country, territory or region you are returning from is not on the travel corridor list you will be required to self isolate for 10 days. If…
Given the year we’ve had we all deserve the opportunity to have something to look forward too. That’s why I’m delighted to be able to offer Zena’s Suitcase readers the opportunity to win a Prosecco Afternoon Tea for two at a Laura Ashley Hotel (The Belsfield, Lake District or The Iliffe, Coventry) for 2021. About…