We’ve all heard people say that eating carrots helps you see in the dark. But, there are actually a lot of foods that affect your eyesight. If you’re a parent, you want to be sure that you and your family are eating healthily in general, because your diet significantly affects your general health. Although carrots…
Our planet is filled with extraordinary places, and extraordinary experiences, just waiting for us to come along and explore them! Unfortunately, however, not all of us can afford to just pick up and take off. Don’t lose hope! There are ways where you can not only see the world, but do it on a pretty…
Contains affiliate links If you are planning a visit to Carlisle soon I’m super excited for you. This historic 2000 year old city has a lot going for it and is well worth a trip in its own right or adding to a UK holiday exploring the north west of England. With two areas of…
Sydney is an amazing city and has so much to offer everyone visiting it. However, Australia is a massive country with so much fun to explore in its entirety. Thanks to this, there are plenty of amazing day and weekend trips that can be taken near Sydney. If it isn’t just a short drive or…
I’m really excited to share this week’s episode of the Zena’s Suitcase podcast with you. As you might already be aware last week I appeared on BritMums Facebook Live where we talked about all the exciting things you can do with kids in Spain. I was a great discussion featuring Carrie from Flying with a…
Childs Farm is a brand that has been catching my attention more and more recently. All my kids have had sensitive skin at some point and I want to make sure that we use the best products we can for them. Childs Farm heard that we were going to be heading to Morocco very soon….
Hundreds of people visit London for business or leisure every single day. We are huge fans of day trips and short breaks to England’s capital as it’s brimming with culture and lots of things to do. It’s also true that residents leave London for other countries for exactly the same reasons. Travel is a popular…
When it comes to the equipment you need when you have a baby, multifunctional is without a doubt the way forward. Recently I was introduced to the Sleepyhead® Deluxe+ baby nest and it really does tick a lot of boxes for new parents. Not only is it a fantastic environment for a baby to sleep in…
Welcome back to the Zena’s Suitcase podcast! I’m really excited to share episode 3 with you today. We are going to Morocco for February half term and we are very excited as this is our first time visiting the country. It seemed like a great time to share with you how we get ready for…
We’ve been travelling with 2 kids for a while now. Indie is nearly 7 and Brook will be 5 in the summer and with a few holidays and road trips under our belt we have definitely worked out what makes our life easier. I don’t think there is a family travel blog out there that…
Have you booked your February half term holidays yet? If the answer is no these ideas could be just what you are looking for. February is a great time to take a family holiday as prices are generally low to reasonable and it’s always nice to have something to look forward to isn’t it! The…
Getting the best Euro rate on the high street can make a huge difference to your holiday cash if you are travelling from the UK or any where outside of the European Union. The Euro is widely used across Europe, being the official currency of 19 of the member states of the European Union. If…
Let’s be completely honest, air travel with kids can be a challenge for us parents. There are so many more things to consider than when you are traveling solo. Keeping them entertained at the airport and on the airplane is a huge challenge in itself. Keeping them fed while travelling is also a priority as…
Welcome to episode 2 of the Zena’s Suitcase podcast! In this episode I’m going to talk to you about all the things I learnt from watching Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix. My husband was very sceptical about a show that was about decluttering the home but I was keen to see if it…
Albufeira is a relatively small town on the Algarve about halfway between Faro and Lagos. It’s a great base for a beach holiday and there’s also lots of things to see and do in the town and surrounding area. For those of you looking for things to do in Albufeira this list will help you…
I have done something today that I have wanted to do for a long time. I made a podcast. I then had to figure out how to publish it, and I’m pleased to say I over came that hurdle! Episode 1 of Zena’s Suitcase podcast has been published and it would make my day if…