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 beautiful country house or a group of lodges. I haven’t written much about those weekends …
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 this kind of situation is fresh in my mind. This post is a quick run …
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 eyes to many things – and one of them is the sheer volume of social …
With 2017 having been an expensive year for travel for our family, this year has to be less so if we want to undertake the European road trip I’m so desperate to have next year. More about that in another post! I’m absolutely terrible at staying home though so we do have to have some …
We have done many restaurant reviews as a family and have found that some restaurants are thoroughly welcoming, with interesting menus and a lively atmosphere, where others are a little… flat. Here are a few ideas for restaurant owners who are looking to keep it lively… It does not matter how fantastic the food and …
Birthday parties are a wonderful way to boost the self-esteem of children. They serve not only as a validation of the value of children in a family and social unit, but also reinforce the feeling that they are loved and cherished. Birthday parties are a lot of fun, both for the birthday boy or girl …
Everyone should visit London at some point in their lives, especially if you already live in the United Kingdom. After all, it’s the capital city! It’s really not all too surprising that it attracts millions of visitors on an annual basis. There’s so much to see and so much to do that you will often …
Literally the only thing I struggle with about camping in the tent is sleep. From sleeping on the slimmest air mattress in the world to a double height luxury flocked airbed, I just cannot seem to get adequately comfortable. The Bed I have a plan though. The camping forums across the internet reliably inform me …
When it comes to heading abroad for the summer, there’s a lot you need to take into account. Is the suitcase big enough? Have you booked your flight and can you get there on time? Will you get travel sick on the plane? Etc. However, there’s always a question that worries us more than the …
We have been to Clitheroe many times. We’ve visited for the day and we’ve camped nearby. We love its market, the eateries and the milkshake shop, but we hadn’t ever been to Clitheroe Castle until last week. We arrived around 20 minutes before the museum opened so before we went in we explored the keep. …