On our way back from Bluestone National Park Resort, we decided to make a stop off in the city of Cardiff. I was really excited about visiting Cardiff after having read so much about it online. We found a NCP carpark on Greyfriars Road, that seemed pretty central according to the maps. We unloaded the…
As parents I think we take getting in the car for granted. When I mention to the children that we are getting in the car, there is always a flurry of excitement. It doesn’t matter where we are going, it could be to the supermarket to cause havoc shop, to soft play or off on…
I was searching online for a Slimming World microwave chocolate mug cake recipe to make, and the recipes I found weren’t quite hitting the spot. I got the impression that’s what a few people thought about the recipes they were finding too. There was definitely something missing from the chocolate mug cake recipe so I…
Well folks, the New Year is very nearly here and I’m sure your mind has wondered towards the idea of making the odd New Year’s resolution. As we approach the 1st January, there is an air of optimism about what the year ahead might hold, and if we are looking to make some changes to…
If I was to make one prediction for 2017, it would be that we are going to be cooking more in the kitchen. As we see the aftermath of Brexit take hold, food prices are set to start rising as soon as we enter the new year. Our household food budgets will start to feel…
Kew Gardens is a beautiful open space in Richmond Upon Thames, South West London. A while a go, the girls and I were invited to visit Kew Gardens for the day by The Original Muck Boot Company. I was really excited to take the girls to Kew Gardens to explore, as it was a place that…
I think we probably all eat a little bit too much over Christmas, but it’s important to get back into a healthy diet as quickly as possible for good weight management. The winter is a perfect time to eat well as we can pack stews full of vegetables and bust out the slow cooker to…
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I know what you’re thinking, I’m always talking about the next holiday we are going on. My husband would be inclined to agree with you, and it makes him very nervous, especially with his fear of flying. He’s heading to Arizona in the New Year, and trust me when I say he’s freaking out. Me,…
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, the incredibly popular children’s story is coming to our TV screens this Christmas and I’m really excited about watching it with my children. My daughters adore this wintry adventure by Michael Rosen, and my 4 year old knows the story word for word. I think it’s a very popular…
We love to take the children to the theatre, and we are especially fond of going to the Djanogly Theatre at Nottingham Lakeside Arts. We have enjoyed some lovely performances with the children over the years and this Christmas was no exception. We were invited to see Beasty Baby, a collaborative family performance between The University of…
We are all warned that buying a child a new pet for Christmas isn’t a good idea, but it can be done successfully if you do it right. My son was given a hamster for Christmas one year, and he became a very responsible pet owner. He learned a lot about caring for an animal, and…
Ibiza is a beautiful holiday destination just off the coast of Valencia in Spain. It is one of the three Balearic Islands, and sits in the calm blue waters of the Mediterranean sea. Also known as the White Isle, reflecting it’s stunning sandy beaches, it’s been very popular with party goer’s and clubbers over the…
Can you believe that it’s been 3 years since Frozen hit our cinema screens? I know I can’t, as my daughters keep one of the best Disney story’s of all time alive each and every day with their dressing up and constant renditions of Let It Go. It’s not in the least bit tiresome, honest!…
Travelling in Europe is an exciting prospect for lots of people. It offers a wide range of diverse cultures, stunning and historic architecture as well as some of the most amazing foods that the world has to offer. Whether you are visiting a destination in Europe for a week, a month or a year you…
When I was growing up I remember having a Scalextric set. I think it was to keep my Dad happy as much as me, but it definitely worked on both counts. We loved racing the cars round the track back in the day, so when I was offered a My First Scalextric for the girls…