If you need an itinerary for seeing Amsterdam in one day you have definitely come to the right place. This is my favourite European city, and even with just 24 hours in Amsterdam you can experience the best of what this popular European destination has to offer. Amsterdam boasts a vibrant culture, many inspiring places to…
We were absolutely delighted when Premier Inn invited us as a family to stay in their Lewins Mead Hotel in Bristol. It’s the best compliment a blogger can have when you are able to build a relationship with a brand you love like this. You might remember, I recently stayed at Premier Inn Stansted Airport before my…
Our house is a very busy house, and maintaining a sense of calm in it is one of my constant challenges. I’m determined to get on top of this in time for Christmas. One thing that seems to add to our house stress levels is the clutter and ambiance. Daddy is a bit of a…
Christmas jumpers aren’t just for children! They should be a family affair. They can cheer up even the grumpiest of Daddy’s and melt all that bah humbug away quicker than you can say Scrooge. Winter can be cold, dark and quite depressing at times so I am all for embracing the Christmas cheer for as…
We made the final stop of our winter family road trip at one of our very favourite family days out in the UK. Drayton Manor Park Christmas event opened on 19th November and is welcoming guests all the way through to 31st December. We visited Drayton Manor’s Magical Christmas last year, and it’s very much becoming…
Recently we went on a family road trip. We were heading to Bluestone in Pembrokeshire, but experience has told me this is a long way to drive with two small children. We planned an over night stay at Premier Inn Lewins Mead in Bristol and discovered there was a Brewers Fayre at the same site….
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Did you know there was a Playmobil Advent Calendar? We certainly didn’t until we received the Dress Up Party Playmobil Advent Calendar to review as part of our role as a #PLAYMOBILPlayologist. What we also didn’t know is there is a whole range of exciting non chocolate advent calendars in the range suitable for boys and girls, no…
Did I mention that I visited Venice recently for a short break. Oh, you heard! Sorry about that. I’m getting old, and repeat myself a lot these days. If you caught my post about ‘How To Visit Venice On A Budget’, you’ll already know that money was a consideration when booking the trip. I’ve also…
Venice has a lot of restaurants, some are good and some are not so good. On our recent short break to Venice food was quite a big feature. We were exploring the city a lot, so we welcomed the chance to sit down and enjoy a meal together. I have very high expectations of food when…
Holiday Inn Express very kindly invited us to stay at their London Stansted Hotel when we returned from our short city break to Venice. Our flight from Venice Treviso Airport wasn’t due to arrive at London Stansted Airport until 11.40pm in the evening, so the thought of driving back to Nottingham at that time seemed…
Venice is a beautiful city and a place I have always wanted to visit. My friend got in touch with me and asked if I would consider going to visit Venice with her and I was desperate to say yes. I really wanted to go. I hadn’t been on a girlie weekend since London, and…
Booking a luxury villa with sites like Villaway has become a very popular way for families, groups and couples to enjoy flexible holiday accommodation in lots of different travel destinations. Staying in a luxury villa on holiday gives you the freedom to to set your own agenda, without having to worry about someone else’s timetable…
We all dream don’t we? Some of our dreams quickly become faded memories, but others seem to stay with us for longer for some reason. I wonder if they leave this lasting impression as there is something they are trying to tell us. I don’t mean in a psychic way, as I really don’t subscribe…
For those of you not already in the know, Doc McStuffins is a six year old girl who ‘fixes’ toys, with a little help from her stuffed animal friends, Stuffy, Hallie, Lambie and Chilly. This year, Doc has been transported to McStuffinsville to become the Chief Resident of the Toy Hospital, where she and her toy…
Travelling to explore a new place is what many of us love experiencing at one point in our lives and is something I’m really passionate about. At the same time, there are a ton of reasons how travelling can set even the most health-conscious individual’ diets off the healthy path, and it’s something that seems…