What could be more fun than designing a playroom for your child? While your little one’s nursery or bedroom is no doubt a haven of quiet and calm, a playroom becomes a dedicated space for toys and fun – a place where characters and creativity run riot. Wherever space will allow, it’s important to introduce …
5 Ways To See The Lake District
Planning a staycation in the UK and not sure where to explore? The Lake District is a place on many people’s bucket lists. Renowned as one of the most beautiful and scenic places in the UK, the Lake District has a lot of sight and attractions to offer. In fact, it’s suitable for all kinds …
Ten Family Festivals for 2018
Over the last few years we’ve been to a fair few family festivals with the boys. Festivals have become extremely popular and it seems there is one every weekend throughout the summer months in the UK. These are the top ten family friendly festivals I love the look of for 2018. Some we’ve been to …
Our first trip as a couple: Paris
Is there anywhere as perfect for the first overseas trip of a new couple? My husband and I went to Paris when we’d been together just a few months, and decided we’d just take a few days over there to sample the city. I wasn’t blogging back then, 11 years ago, so I don’t have …
My ‘Football Mum’ Lunch Hack
Our two eldest boys have been playing football since they were three years old and it’s a large part of our family life. Whilst they enjoy it immensely, there is a part of the grassroots game that isn’t as fun as the rest of it. Cold, wet weather! The football season runs from September to …
Four hobbies your kids will love
Having hobbies can enrich our lives and relieve stress – even Mark Zuckerberg, creator of the Facebook empire, has spoken about how important they are for young people! When you find the right hobby to engage them with, it can show passion, leadership, and a commitment to improve. So, hobbies can instil in them important …
Ways to Transform Your Home and Garden for Spring
Spring is coming, which makes this a great time to think about home and garden improvements. So, we’re going to look at ways of tidying, smartening and just generally sprucing up your surroundings to get you and your family ready for the warmer weather. A Fresh Coat of Paint Nothing says ‘fresh’ like a new …
Car review: GMC Yukon
Sponsored post The car we used during our time in Florida was a very fancy GMC Yukon. We had booked a package holiday which included the hire of a car suitable for all seven of our party. Unfortunately, hiring a car as part of a package deal isn’t as simple as it may appear and …
Enjoy Your First Family Highland Fling
Now that the craziness of the festive season has been packed away for another year; you’re probably getting the kids back into some sort of routine so that they can get into the swing of school and family life again (without the Christmas tree). Sometimes January can feel a little bleak because all the decorations …
Theatre Review: Elf at The Lowry
SANTA! I KNOW HIM! That was the one line from the film that I hoped to hear on the stage and I wasn’t disappointed. However, if Buddy the Elf hadn’t said it on the stage at The Lowry, I’m not sure it would’ve made a jot of difference because we had an AMAZING time. …