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…
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Adding a little luxury to your festival weekend
We love going to festivals and we have two booked in for 2018 already. We either take the tent or the motorhome, depending on the weather, because as much as I love camping I’m getting a bit too fond of…
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Overseas Adventures: How To Prepare For A Family Holiday
You have been dreaming of the perfect family holiday for years; mulling over hundreds of sunny destinations and sandy beaches. The day has finally arrived for you to purchase your long awaited trip and you have worked so hard to…
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Review: Red Kite Push Me 2U Stroller
When we took the boys to Florida, we didn’t want to take our main pram. It’s a travel system and although we only use the main pram part of it now and wouldn’t need any attachments, it’s a bit bulky…
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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…
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New Mantra for Mums: Treat Yourself!
Any mum will understand how easy it is to spend any spare pennies you have on new shoes, or clothes, or toys for your kids. Yes, we have a designated day to honour all our hard work, but I’m here…
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Lessons in Making Decisions on Your Child’s Education
I have decided to educate my child at home, but it took careful consideration to come to the right decision. Every parent needs to think about how they want their child to be educated, whether it means choosing to move…
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Win a Nest carbon monoxide and smoke alarm!
Carbon Monoxide is a deadly gas that killed just under 400 people in 2015. As avid campers, we know a thing or two about keeping warm at night, zipped up under canvas. We’re careful, we use layers and hats as…
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Dick Whittington at Oldham Coliseum
A few days ago we went along to see Dick Whittington at Oldham Coliseum. Did we have a thigh slappingly good time? The Venue The coliseum is easy to find with a satnav and parking is on the adjacent street….
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The Snowman at Manchester Opera House
This week Robot and his friend went along to Manchester Opera House to see a classic Christmas tale brought to life on stage. The Snowman is a much-loved festive tradition. Based on the book by Raymond Briggs, the film directed by Dianne Jackson, and produced by John Coates, this stage…
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