The summer holidays are now on the horizon, so it is probably time to start making plans for the break. Grab your calendar and mark on any holidays or days out you already have booked in, and then you can start the planning. The chances are that there will be the odd appointment thrown in …
On Tuesday we did something a little crazy! Ivy (my 3 year old) and I took a special day trip to Amsterdam. We were joined by Ivy’s best friend Rita, and her mum and dad- Sarah and Michael. It was Sarah’s birthday and her choice of destination. We booked our flights 2 months ago, and …
Hertfordshire is such a fabulous county. We are very lucky to live right on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire boarder. If you’re in Hertfordshire for a holiday or just passing through, you’ll want to set some time aside to explore some of these great parks, attractions and museums. I love that there’s enough family-friendly things to do without …
Last week we took a day trip to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, near Birmingham. The Black Country Living Museum is an award winning, open-air museum suitable for the whole family. It is one of the largest open-air museums in the country, set across 26 acres. Exploring history from the last 300 years, …
It’s winter. It’s dark, gloomy, wet and cold. But winter is my favourite season. I love waking up to a fresh frost and crispy grass. I long for the snow (despite only having had decent snowfall twice in the last 5 years) and making snowmen with my kids. But, at the same time I can’t …
You may have taken a holiday with the kids in the beginning of the summer holidays, but afterwards it can be tricky to know how to fill the remaining weeks of the school holidays. Nothing is going to live up to that carnival on the beach in Costa Dorada or the camel safari trip over …
Last week we took a much needed family break. 5 days (which turned into 6!) at Whitley Bay Parkdean Resorts holiday park. Whitley Bay is just 10 miles outside of Newcastle and situated on the north east coast. There is plenty to see and do for all ages and despite it being a 5 hour …
A family holiday is one of the great joys of being a parent. It is uninterrupted time that you get to spend with the kids; making memories and exploring new places. We have had 2 fantastic family holidays with the our 2 youngest kids. Clacton and Cornwall. This year we are off on a family …
