• Five Happy Things

    Five Happy Things {Week 34/2025}

    August 24, 2025 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 34/2025} We spent last week on our summer holiday. We spent half a day in the pretty city of Trier exploring the many Roman ruins of Germanys oldest city, known to the Romans as Augusta Treverorum. As well as the beautiful Porta Nigra, we were able to visit the…

  • Our trip to Eurocamp at Wirfttal, Germany
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    Our trip to Eurocamp at Wirfttal, Germany

    August 23, 2025 - By 

    We’ve just returned from a road trip around France, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg. Our trip included a few days with Eurocamp in Wirfttal, Germany. The site is very pretty as the park is in the Eifel National Park in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. We went swimming, played mini golf, explored the local area – as well as ate schnitzel, apple strudel and drank German beer. Our trip to Eurocamp at Wirfttal, Stadtkyll, Germany We picked to stay at Wirfttal, Stadtkyll because we had previous enjoyed our time at Eurocamp in the Netherlands at Duinrell. The sites are always very family-friendly…

  • Make your own crochet cactus coasters
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    Make your own crochet cactus coasters

    August 20, 2025 - By 

    It seems a while since I last shared a crochet craft. Our crochet cherries tutorial has proved really popular over on Pinterest, so today I thought I would share my tutorial for crochet cactus coasters. They are quite straightforward to make and are a fun craft for the summer months. List of supplies: Yarn Crochet hook 3.5 mm A pair of scissors Tapestry needle How to make your own crochet cactus coasters: Select a colour for the coaster and hold the open end of the yarn bundle without cutting it from the bundle. We’ll start our crochet with a magic…

  • Five Happy Things

    Five Happy Things {Week 33/2025}

    August 17, 2025 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 33/2025} My husband and I love going to the theatre and booked last minute tickets to watch The Book of Mormon at The Prince of Wales Theatre in London. It was very funny and a little bit naughty so I was glad we left the kids at home. I…

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    Making nutritious baby meals easier at home

    August 11, 2025 - By 

    Starting solids: a big step for little ones Introducing solid foods is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming milestone. As babies transition from milk to solids, parents often feel the pressure to provide meals that are not only safe but also nourishing and diverse. The home kitchen becomes a laboratory for taste, texture, and nutrition. Why homemade matters While ready-made jars and pouches offer convenience, many parents prefer preparing baby meals themselves. It’s the best way to control exactly what goes into every bite — no additives, no unnecessary sugars, just simple, wholesome ingredients. Homemade food also allows you to tailor…

  • Five Happy Things

    Five Happy Things {Week 32/2025}

    August 10, 2025 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 32/2025} My daughter and I had a day in London where we visited the Jellycat concession in Selfridges. We both love Jellycat and I bought Amuseables Ginger, which I’ve been after for a while. We didn’t manage to book tickets for the Fish and Chips by Jellycat at Selfridges…

  • Exploring the Tusk Turtle Trail London 2025
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    Exploring the Tusk Turtle Trail London 2025

    August 9, 2025 - By 

    A new free sculpture trail has landed in London for the summer holidays. The trail of 16 giant turtles have been placed around central London and make a great activity for the summer holidays. Exploring the Tusk Turtle Trail London 2025 Following the success of Tusk’s previous Rhino, Lion and Gorilla Trails, the Turtle Trail has been designed to to raise awareness of the beauty of and threats to all marine turtles. The installations are positioned in some of London’s most recognisable locations which makes for some fun sightseeing. Our first turtle was spotted outside The Ritz Hotel. Then it…

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    {Review} Sylvanian Family Sea Otters family

    August 6, 2025 - By 

    Otters are my daughters spirit animal. She has always loved them and has a cute collection of toy otters, photos, drawings and even the odd piece of clothing too! We were delighted to discover that Sylvanian Families have recently introduced the Sea Otters family to their world. There are two new sets we can’t wait to tell you about today. Sylvanian Family Sea Otters family This set includes the mother, father and cradled babies wearing outfits with a shell motif, with a pram and a shoulder bag. The two cradled babies can ride in the shell pram. The shoulder bag…

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    Top family-friendly cruise destinations with hands-on learning opportunities

    August 4, 2025 - By 

    One of the best things about travelling with children is watching them discover the world for themselves. Cruises are a fantastic way to encourage curiosity – they allow families to visit multiple destinations in one holiday and take part in activities that are as educational as they are fun. From exploring ancient history to learning about wildlife and local culture, here are some of the top family-friendly cruise destinations where kids can enjoy hands-on learning opportunities. 1. The Mediterranean – living history at every port Cruises around the Mediterranean are perfect for families who want to bring history lessons to…