Children love traveling, but, in addition to fun, it is also about preparation. As kids may have many more requirements, they should be considered just as carefully as you plan and prepare the details of your trips to cover your own needs. Whether you’re organising a 2026 Holidays or a short family getaway, thoughtful planning…
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week…
Over the Easter holidays we enjoyed a few days away in Ironbridge, a pretty village in Ironbridge Gorge which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We planned some fun days out including, the Cat Cafe in Shrewsbury, a trip to the Emma Bridgwater Decorating Studio and the Boardroom Gaming Cafe in Telford. Games, in general,…
It’s been a while since I’ve received a subscription box from Cotton Clara. You can opt out of the box if you don’t want it, so it feels like a few months since a box landed on my doormat. I actually didn’t want the Goldwork heart brooch kit but I didn’t cancel in time! Goldwork…
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week…
Today we managed to catch the last few days of The Little Egg Trail in London. We love a sculpture trail and this sounded a great way to end the Easter holidays – the kids are not excited about going back to school next week. The trail runs from 18th March to 15th April, and…
We were recently gifted a copy of Power Hungry Pets from Exploding Kittens. We play a lot of board games and already have a few games from Exploding Kittens, so were excited to try Power Hungry Pets over the Easter holidays. Power Hungry Pets from Exploding Kittens A strategy game for people who hate strategy…
All parents face a moment when they have to educate their kids about complicated or challenging subjects. Whether it’s illness, death, social issues, or other problems, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at the prospect of having a complicated conversation with a child. In this article, you’ll find 5 useful tips to guide you through this…
I love to crochet. It’s simple and repetitive and perfect whilst watching a good series – I’ve just finished watching The New Look on Apple TV+, all about Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during the Second World War. I’ve also been working my way through any Dorothy Whipple novel I can find and thought I…