I have to admit one of the great things about writing this blog is that it gives my daughters the chance to try toys that they might not otherwise get to play with. We were recently sent the Lalaloopsy Minis Style ‘n’ Swap Doll Spot Splatter Splash set to take a look at and see…
There are lots of posts on the internet about how we can be better parents to our children. With so many tips and pieces of advice flying around I know it can feel very overwhelming, especially for a first time parent. With so many opinions from friends, family and even the internet, it can be impossible to…
Before we went on our recent holiday we spent a lot of time taking our daughters swimming to get the ready to enjoy their time in the pool. As a Huggies Little Swimmers Get Set Splash Ambassador we are on a mission to encourage parents to take their little ones for a splash around anytime. It doesn’t have…
Al Fresco Holidays was a new concept to us, but as a family with young children who enjoy travelling we were keen to give it a go. Can you believe our visit to Tamarit Park was our first holiday together as a family this year considering how much I talk about family travel? That’s the problem…
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As a parent, one of our primary motivations is to provide for our children, and to ensure that the household finances are secure. The most obvious way to do so is to save diligently. Both us and future generations are experiencing increasingly expensive times ours and the last thing we want is for our youngsters…
Second hand furniture is becoming more and more popular for using to decorate a new or existing home. Whether your moving house or just want to create a new look in the home you are already in, second hand furniture shops can come to your rescue every time, bringing you in on budget and creating…
Breckenridge is a beautiful and unique mountain town found in the Rockie Mountains near Colorado in the US. I’ve always loved the thought of visiting somewhere like Breckenridge, a town which, unlike others in America, still has a feel of the Wild West about it. As a kid growing up in the UK I used to…
Aruba is one of the lesser known islands in the Caribbean just off the coast of Venezuela. For some reason it’s not quite as popular as it’s neighbours in the Lesser Antilles such as Trinidad & Tobago or Antigua even though it’s just as stunning as a holiday destination.
Dementia is such a challenging illness for those who are suffering from it, and for family and friends to deal with. The jury is out for me for who is affected worse by the illness, but I do know that having dementia can mean that some changes are needed to look after the patient’s health…
For those of you not in the know, Bing Bunny is a cute bunny from CBeebies. He’s another big favourite of both my daughters. You are probably thinking that we watch a lot of CBeebies, and in reality we do. It’s our favourite children’s TV channel and features lots of great shows. Bing and his…
Dubai probably isn’t the first place that you think of when you are planning an affordable family holiday. It’s a holiday destination that conjures up pictures of huge yachts and luxurious hotels, so it must cost a fortune to go there, right? Actually, it might not be as costly as you might think. Dubai has…
Next week we are going on holiday to stay at Tamarit Park in Tarragona, Costa Dorada with Al Fresco Holidays. We are all ready for a break and some sunshine and I’m busy getting everything ready for our trip. It’s been a bit of a challenging week as on Monday I was walking down some concrete…
One of the most awkward challenges that parents face is when to discuss puberty with their son or daughter. When to have this conversation is only the start of it. How do you discuss puberty with your child and all the changes that the body is about to embark on without wanting to be swallowed…
Lately I’ve been thinking that I really need a digital detox holiday. As a blogger, I aspire to be a creative and inspirational writer. If all I had to do was come up with great content ideas and write all day, my creative juices would be well and truly flowing. I’d literally be able to…
On bank holiday Monday we bundled the car full of kids and headed to Geronimo Festival at Harewood House near Leeds. I had been asked to be an ambassador for the festival a few months back and was so excited about going and taking the family. I’ve shared on my blog some of the exciting…