When you have a busy weekend in London planned, choosing where to stay is very important for enjoying your city break. I’m a person who enjoys having lots of space and plenty of creature comforts around me when I’m travelling and I have found that self catering apartments from FG Properties are a great option…
Hello again readers! I’m really sorry for mentioning the C word twice in one week, but Christmas is a big deal right? As soon as the night’s draw in and the weather gets colder I start to think about this particular festive occasion. In the dark winter month’s it’s nice to have something to look…
Ferry crossings to places like France and Holland have become incredibly popular with people travelling from the UK. With the flexibility of being able to take your car to Europe and a wide range or facilities and creature comforts on board a ferry it’s obvious to me why they are becoming the go to…
I love afternoon tea. It’s the perfect way to spend time with friends, celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself to a little decadent luxury. I visit local cafes with friends and family regularly, but there is something very extra special about going to The Waldorf Hilton Hotel for afternoon tea that leaves the…
Even when the weather takes a turn for the worse, the family still needs a good day out to lift the spirits. If you are looking for places to visit or things to do with the kids this Autumn, I’ve got 5 tried and tested family days out I think you will love. Drayton Manor…
Despite being well versed at travelling with kids, would you believe I still make some rookie mistakes? Well, it’s true and when American Tourister heard that my day trip skills were definitely lacking they decided to help me out. I was delighted when they agreed to take the issue in hand for me. There have…
The girls have wanted their own Glimmies toys for a long time now so when we received an email asking us if we would like to review the Glimmies Rainbow Friends Toy, of course I said yes. If the Glimmies toys haven’t hit your radar yet they are little magical fairy creatures that have been sent…
Halloween is a time of year that lends itself very well to doing craft activities with kids. I’m a firm believer in that you don’t have to be particularly artistic to enjoy craft with kids. For these 4 easy halloween crafts for kids it really doesn’t matter if you have no talent at all. It’s…
With my 3 year old daughter having to spend two weeks at home after her recent operation, we have very much been in the market for some new toys to keep her busy. When I received an email asking for us to take a look at the Tinsy Winsy Weeny Tot Dolls, I thought they…
Last week our youngest daughter, Brook, went to the hospital for an operation to have ear grommets fitted. If you have been following our story you’ll know she has been suffering with Glue Ear and was going to the hospital to grommet surgery as well as her adenoids removed. It wasn’t a day we were…
If you are thinking of buying a tablet for your children I don’t think you can go far wrong with the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition. We are a very tech family, so I can say that with a great deal of confidence. My daughter’s were recently sent the Amazon Fire HD 8, and…
I’ve been thinking a lot about New York, which is almost certainly a sign that I’m keen to go back and explore more of this amazing city. You might remember that I went a couple of years ago with my son, and the impression that trip made on both of us is still pretty strong…
Now that the kids are back at school, those long summer holidays seem like a long distant memory don’t they? I must admit, here, we are all enjoying having the routine back and Indie is really loving being back in the classroom. She seems to thrive on being busy and I love to watch her…
Days out always feature in our summer, and over the school holidays we were offered the opportunity to visit Hamerton Zoo Park, which was a new attraction to us. I have to admit I’d not heard of it before, but as I was in the market for taking the girls somewhere new we were happy…
Have you seen the Shnooks toys advert on TV yet? My guess is that if you have young children it might have caught your eye. I’m a sucker for things like this, so when I first saw the Zuru Shnooks even I thought they looked pretty cute. Shnooks toys are fluffy collectible characters that, when taken out…
So your going on a cruise! Congratulations! A cruise holiday is absolutely my favourite type of getaway and I am feeling totally jealous right now. You will get to visit and explore so many different places. There’s going to be plenty of time for chilling out by the pool with your favourite cocktail too. You…