Whether you’re looking for ideas for a last-minute holiday or the best city breaks with your little ones, you’ll find plenty of unique activities to enjoy in the UK. The country is packed with countless places to explore with kids offering unforgettable adventures, from a mountaineering trip in the North to a scenic family road trip in the South. So, here are some unique UK holiday ideas for the whole family to enjoy. 5 Unique UK Holiday Ideas for the Whole Family A Mountaineering Trip in the North For active families who want to conquer mountains, there are plenty of…

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…

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…

I can’t believe it’s three years ago since we were introduced to the game Exploding Kittens. It’s been a firm favourite with our family, and always gets packed away when we go away for a weekend. Last year we were lucky to try Exploding Minions too! Exploding Kittens – The premise is simple – you are dealt a number of cards. You take it in turns to place and draw cards until you pick an Exploding Kitten card. Then you explode, and when you explode you die. Unless you use a Defuse card which will stop the kitten from exploding.…

A few weeks ago we were offered the chance to try an Air Fryer. All my friends have air fryers and I’ve wanted one for a while but they seemed like a big investment. Thankfully Very jumped to the rescue and kindly gifted me an air fryer from their range and tasked me with making a healthier meal for the family. Healthier cooking with the Ninja Air Fryer Apparently air fryers have been around for the last decade but sales have soared in the last couple of years. I think we’re the last people to get one but I don’t…

Disclosure – this is a sponsored post Across different cultures, coming of age is celebrated in many ways and sometimes at different ages – a Bat and Bar Mitzvah being celebrated at age 12 and 13. In the UK a gift representing a key is usually given for someone’s 21st birthday, however the symbolic gesture is becoming increasingly common for 18th birthday celebrations too. Traditionally, the key was to signify trust in a child for leaving and coming back to the family as pleased; freedom. Or another tradition was the child leaving the family home for their own. Today, most…

What did you get up to over the weekend? My daughter came back from her first residential weekend and was very tired so we had a quiet weekend at home. It gave us the chance to try some puzzles that Jigsaw Avenue kindly gifted us. Weekend puzzling with Jigsaw Avenue We couldn’t wait to try a new jigsaw puzzle. We find they are a great family activity that we can all get involved with. We chose to try the Paris jigsaw from their Cities range, a 1000 piece puzzle, featuring a cool collage style. Let your digital detox begin with…

Disclosure – this is a sponsored post When it comes to shoes, buy new. When it comes to furniture, second-hand is fine if it’s in good condition, especially if it’s an antique. And when it comes to cars many people think, erroneously, that new is the only way to go. Now there are benefits to buying new cars – that gorgeous new car smell, for a start! – but there are equal, if not superior, benefits to buying second-hand too! Let’s take a look. Buying Cars: New vs Second-Hand No Recall Risk New cars are fresh off the assembly line,…