Silentnight Safe Nights
Now that Squidge is a bit older and has well outgrown his baby sleeping bags, I thought it was high time he had some proper bedding. He’s almost two now so long gone are the days of feet-to-foot. He’s a…
That Lancashire Lass
On a family adventure
That Lancashire Lass
On a family adventure
Karen
Tips for making your family roadtrip easier
We do a fair bit of driving to and around new places we want to explore, and we love a good road trip. There are some things that make our trips that little bit more comfortable though, so I’ve put…
How to choose toys for your child
Your kids are at the most adorable age in their lives right now. They’re inquisitive about things and explore every corner of the house because that’s just how they learn. This is why playing is a great opportunity to learn…
Understanding The True Cost Of Education
When you’re forking out a huge amount on taxes, tuition fees, and the other pieces which go into your kid’s education, it can be hard to see where all of the money is going. With much of their work being…
Car Review: Vauxhall Crossland X
We’ve recently been trying out the Vauxhall Crossland X. The Crossland X is a crossover SUV and part of the X range alongside the Mokka X and the Grandland X. Everyone seems to be buying an SUV these days, particularly…
3 Asian Cities Where You Could Probably Retire
If you already have a feeling that you might one day retire out somewhere exotic, then it is likely that you are already starting to think about it. The truth is that there are so many possible destinations to choose…
Eight dream holiday destinations
It’s so hard to choose where to go on holiday, isn’t it? If money was no object, and there were no wars or unrest, where would you go on your next family getaway? My top ten, in no particular order,…
Party weekend entertainment ideas
I have been on lots of weekends away with family and friends over the years. Usually at least once a year there is the opportunity to get away for two or three nights with our nearest and dearest to a…
Three ways to tackle those pesky midges!
A few weeks ago we went to a festival and on the first night felt like we were being eaten alive by midges! The majority of our 20-strong party was bitten all over and so the level of discomfort in…
10 Home Education Social Activities
Sometimes, people have the misconception that home educated children don’t have the same opportunities to socialise as often as those in school. I know, because I used to be one of those people. The last twelve months have opened my…