The first time my youngest son came out with me for the school run was when he was only 4 weeks old. As you can expect, he used to get a lot of attention, but not for the obvious reasons. We’d get a lot of attention because people often didn’t realise he was with me! …
#WeAreManchester
It’s 2am on 23rd May 2017. I have been glued to the news and social media channels since just after 10.30pm last night as news of an ‘incident’ began to emerge. The incident was just a few miles from here, at Manchester Arena. The arena is place I’ve been to many times, situated next to a …
Choosing holiday accommodation
When I started to plan our most recent holiday the first option I looked at was package holidays. I quickly realised that another very viable option for holiday accommodation though was to book a flight, a car or transfers, and a family villa. I did get a bit ‘through the keyhole’ when looking at all …
Looking for a new family car
When we learned we were expecting baby number three, we decided to look for a second car. My husband had just changed his job too which meant we now both needed to be mobile, so having one car between us wasn’t going to work anymore. I had seen the Dacia Duster in around 2013 but …
Choosing a special outfit
I buy new clothes pretty often. For myself, for the kids, for the baby… I’m always coming home with an addition to someone’s wardrobe. This time, I’m in the market for an outfit for my soon-to-be Godson’s baptism. Hopefully the weather will be lovely at the end of May and I can wear something a …
Ways to save on a trip to London
I do love going to London. I love the hustle and bustle of the city. The people watching opportunities are vast, there are some amazing foods to be sampled, and there is so, so much to do. It has been a little while since I went though. I often try to squeeze in a quick …
5 mistakes to avoid when planning a family holiday
With summer fast approaching, aren’t we all looking forward to planning the next family holiday? Not only is it the perfect opportunity to relax, it’s also the perfect time to bond with your partner and children. To make sure your next family holiday becomes a cherished memory for years, here are five mistakes to avoid …
Get kids into golf
Last week the two eldest boys and I were invited to try indoor golf with Online Golf. Neither of the children have tried indoor golf before, they have only really had a go at crazy golf which is quite different! Last year, Online Golf launched #OGGetKidsIntoGolf, an initiative to ‘Get Kids into Golf’ starting off …
My holiday wardrobe wishlist
As I begin to count down the days to our Disney holiday I have started to think about what to pack. My holiday wardrobe definitely needs updating as we haven’t been abroad for years. This isn`t a regular holiday where I might be relaxing around the pool. We will be visiting several theme parks over …
My First Thomas Activity Plush
Once he got to around six months, I noticed a bit of a leap in E’s development. Part of that was a noticeable change in his awareness of his surroundings, and him becoming increasingly inquisitive. His favourite things in the world are chewing and mirrors, so when I gave him this Thomas activity toy he put poor …