Gifted product review The lovely people at KEEN Footwear asked if we would review their latest walking shoes for kids. Once I took a look at their latest range of kids hiking boots and shoes I was sold and they agreed to send some for Brook and Indie to try out, but how did we get…
Gifted Product Review Over the summer we were asked to review the Vango Edoras 500XL Air tent for the blog. We set ourselves the task of finding out if this was the best Vango tent for family camping? It was the perfect excuse to book a family camping trip to North Yorkshire and test out the…
Collaborative Post Planning the perfect family vacation isn’t all that straightforward. You’ve got to find activities that will appeal to everyone — particularly to young children, should you have them, while also sticking to a budget. Maintaining a certain harmony and equilibrium that can withstand the frayed nerves that so often come with annual holidays…
Hello everyone. I hope Monday is treating you well so far. Did you read a post I wrote a few weeks ago about how I was feeling about my weight and the plus size movement in general. I got some really lovely helpful comments on that post which was awesome, so thanks so much for…
We have been putting together our plans for things to do in Nottingham for Halloween and we soon realised there are lots of events to keep kids busy for October half term. We love spooky fun Halloween events that the whole family can enjoy and we have picked out the best in the region just…
Advertisement What do you by a man when you just wanted to cheer him up a little bit? I really struggle with how to show Daddy how much we appreciate him on a regular basis. It’s really easy for him to surprise me as a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates is always…
Both Indie and Brook are slightly crazy for LOL Dolls. They watch a lot of LOL Surprise unboxing videos on YouTube of course and they already have a few toys from the LOL Surprise collection. Did you see their L.O.L Surprise Biggie Pet Dog Review recently? That was a real hit! They were also asked to take…
Today I’m really wanting to reach out to all the parents of Thomas the Tank Engine fans. I know there are a lot of you! I’ve got a really lovely surprise for you today which I think you will love. Have you seen the Thomas & Friends Big Loader Sodor Island Delivery Set yet? If…
This post contains affiliate links Lots of road trips will be being planned at this time of year. The most common will be a long car journey to see friends or family for the holiday season. It got me thinking about the last long car journey with a baby that I took and all the things…
You guys already know that we love live shows. It will come as no surprise then that when I was asked if I’d like to see OVO Cirque du Soleil in Nottingham that I was quick to take them up on the offer. I’ve seen Cirque du Soleil at the Nottingham arena before but the…
I’ve read so many Just So Festival reviews and seen lots of photos and videos on various social platforms the last couple of years. The impression I got was that it was a magical event just for families and I really wanted to experience it for ourselves. Well, this year we were lucky enough to…
Written in collaboration with Mary J When many of us list travelling as one of our passions, we tend to be referring to discovering amazing new places, foods and cultures, rather than the plane journey that gets us there! Air travel can be tiring and stressful as the best of times, but when we add…
Before we get stuck into this post, I want to be absolutely clear that I am not fat shaming anyone. I am talking about my own relationship with my body and why I can’t totally get behind the plus size movement. It’s not about being controversial, but I’m sure that some will see it that…
Collaborative post For those of us who enjoy travelling and holidays the winter is the perfect time to take a break. I bet some of you reading this already have visits to Christmas markets, skiing holidays or trips to warmer climates booked in the calendar. If you are going away this winter these travel and…
CHAMÄLEON Theatre There is something incredibly special about walking into this Berlin theatre. The CHAMÄLEON is a unique venue to say that it plays host to some of the most talented circus performers from around the world. If you are expecting a large arena, you really need to think again as this theatre in Berlin is…
Advertisement The summer is a such an important time for our family. With my son now at university, to have him home with us for 3 months is precious to us all. We love being able to share family meals again whether it’s trying out my son’s student recipes or sharing a home cooked Sunday…