• Pokemon trading card craft for kids
    Crafts for kids - Pokemon Day crafts

    Pokemon trading card craft for kids

    August 28, 2022 - By 

    My daughter has had her Pokemon trading card collection out over the holidays to sort them. All Pokémon cards depict one or multiple Pokémon from the Pokémon video games series, and they specify a name, an elemental type, a move set and/or ability, and a certain amount of HP. To be honest she has never really played the game, she just loves to collect and swap them with her friends! She has a lot of trading cards and a lot of duplicate cards so I suggested she try crafting with them. She came up with an easy Pokemon trading card…

  • Where you Need to Go with the Family This Summer
    Family Life

    Where you Need to Go with the Family This Summer

    August 27, 2022 - By 

    Summer is a favourite time for family travel – workloads are lighter, and school is over. But deciding where to go can be tricky since you’ll have to consider everyone’s needs and preferences. This list should help you with this. Whether you’re looking to chill out at an all-inclusive resort, discover the wildlife, hit up the beach, or explore the great outdoors, there’s a destination to match every mood. Refer to the list below for ideas on where you need to go with the family this summer. Where you Need to Go with the Family This Summer Croatia Croatia is…

  • Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar
    days out - the Netherlands

    {Amsterdam} Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar

    August 26, 2022 - By 

    A few years ago we had a day trip to Amsterdam from Wassennaar. I love Amsterdam but it wasn’t so much fun with two kids. So when we planned another day trip to Amsterdam we made sure to do our research on fun places to explore with kids. If you’re looking for fun things to do with kids in Amsterdam then I have a few recommendations. Our kids love travelling so whilst we arrived in Amsterdam by train at Amsterdam Centraal we knew we wanted to try the trams. They were super easy to use and a great way to…

  • The Best Islands to Visit in Europe for a Family Trip
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    The Best Islands to Visit in Europe for a Family Trip

    August 24, 2022 - By 

    Are you wondering which islands in Europe to visit with the kids? Given the many great destinations to choose from, it can be challenging to figure out which places will be fun for your kids to explore and has a culture that is welcoming to families. Some of you might even have little kids, so choosing an island destination that’s great for babies is also important. The Best Islands to Visit in Europe for a Family Trip To help you with this, we’ve rounded up a list of the best islands to visit in Europe for a family trip. Portugal…

  • The Hague
    Monday Happy List - the Netherlands

    Monday Happy Things {Week 410}

    August 22, 2022 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to sit down and write. Monday Happy Things {Week 410} We had a great week away in the Netherlands. It’s a really family-friendly place and it’s the third time we’ve been now. We went swimming, visited Amsterdam, The Hague and Leiden and ate our weight in pancakes. The…

  • felt waterlily pincushion
    Crafts for adults - subscription box

    {Summertime stitching} felt waterlily pincushion

    August 21, 2022 - By 

    Last week we were away in the Netherlands which must be one of the child-friendly countries we’ve ever visited. In fact, we love the Netherlands so much it was our third visit with kids! I made sure to pack a few small sewing projects in case there was any free time – there wasn’t very much! Before we left I finished the felt waterlily pincushion from the Summer Craftpod box. This is one of my favourite subscription boxes, it’s sent every season and is always great fun to stitch. Each box contains two craft projects and this one contained a…

  • The Hidden Palace by Dinah Jefferies
    What I'm reading

    The Hidden Palace by Dinah Jefferies

    August 19, 2022 - By 

    We’re currently away for a week and I was delighted to receive a copy of The Hidden Palace by Dinah Jefferies to review. This was the second novel in the trilogy about one family. You can read my review of the first book, Daughters of War, in this post. The Hidden Palace can be read on its own, but it makes frequent references to what preceded it, and I would recommend reading it first. The Hidden Palace follows on straight away from Daughters of War. The Hidden Palace by Dinah Jefferies A rebellious daughter 1925. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of…

  • Exploring Sky Garden with kids
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    Exploring Sky Garden with kids

    August 18, 2022 - By 

    We’ve had some great days out in London recently. There are so many things to do in London with kids of all ages and we love discovering new places, especially when they are low cost or free. Exploring Sky Garden Sky Gardens is free to visit, and a fun place to explore with kids when you’re next in London. It’s actually on the 35th floor of The Fenchurch Building, which is affectionately known as the Walkie Talkie, due to its unusual shape. We booked our free tickets on line (although you can also just turn up and queue). We took…

  • Cotton Clara cross stitch
    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 409}

    August 15, 2022 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to sit down and write. Monday Happy Things {Week 409} We’ve had another heat wave which has been a bit much for us all. It’s so difficult to do anything, even the dog is fed up with all the sun! Thankfully it looks like the weather will cool…