So after another row about school packed lunches and what the kids were going to have (no it will never be chicken nuggets!) I posed the question on our Facebook page ‘What Kid’s Thermos Flask or Container should I use for the kids school packed lunches that actually keep the food warm?’ I had a …
On average, we make 6,709 spontaneous decisions each year. Some of these are small choices, such as trying a new restaurant for lunch. Others are much larger, like taking a last-minute vacation. Interestingly enough, spontaneous people are more likely to enjoy life and feel happy. And 88 percent of people who took spontaneous trips in …
Having three children, my husband and I love going away as a family. From exploring new cities to camping with the dogs, we like an adventure. But, as we all know, holidays can cost money. Especially the bigger the family gets. So I have put together a blog of my top tips for going more …
Do you remember when the world was open? When we would scan the internet for deals to far-flung destinations – winter sun in Dubai, Barbados beach holidays; once-in-a lifetime trips to see the Pyramids of Giza or the ‘big five’ animals on safari in Tanzania or Namibia. Well, none of those getaways were quite as …
If you have a road trip with family on your mind – there are certain aspects you just cannot ignore. Our car practically becomes a mobile home when we are out of the road and that puts an added pressure of good performance. If one thing goes wrong, your vehicle can be out of control, …
As a couple who love big adventures, we’re delighted to have received the latest Osprey POCO LT child carrier to review – walks up beautiful North Wales mountains are back! The newborn stage was never a problem for us, we could walk wherever we wanted with our baby strapped to our front in a sling. …
Whether you’re thinking of going on holiday or just a short weekend getaway, there are plenty of things that need to be taken care of before you actually set off. If you have ever tried doing these things yourself, you know how time-consuming that can be. The more experienced you are in this area, the …
Here are some top tips for Camping with a Baby. Most people I chat to start with the premise that it can’t be done, shouldn’t be done, or that they simply wouldn’t do it! However here are some Top Tips for Camping with a Baby from me and some other travel bloggers who have all …
If you’re on a limited budget or not a fan of paying more than what’s necessary, you’re going to find there is a large potential to cut down on travel costs by playing your cards right. As any savvy traveler will tell you, pre-loading your smartphone with apps is one of the most important things …
What to Pack for Eurocamp with Kids? Here is our packing list for Eurocamp with kids. We are a family of 5: Mum, Dad and three kids (age 6, 4 and 2) and we went to France for a week. We wanted an easy, relaxed holiday so are going well prepared. We’ve included food and drinks, toiletries …
Space and time away from the house is so important to children’s mental health yet the same walk with the same people on the same route can really start to become a chore for young kids. So we’ve come up with a few ways to make our walks more interesting to them, we hope a …
This step-by-step Spanish course for kids by bestselling language coach, Paul Noble, guides children through the basics of the Spanish language, with no mention of grammar or text books. The only requirement is to listen carefully, repeat and most of all, have fun! Well that was the info on the course details that my nine …
This last holiday I made the mistake of booking our car hire through Easyjet and it was a disaster. Please don’t make the mistake we made, and clearly the mistake countless others have made before us, as I have now found a Goldcar Victims facebook group. On booking our flights to Lanzarote, I was presented …
When it comes to travelling, many unexpected things happen. No matter how much you plan, or how well you think you’ll be able to carry out your plans, there is always something that is not under your control. This is a problem that all of us experience. If you ask around, you’ll find that these …