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…
Where you Need to Go with the Family This Summer
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…
{Amsterdam} Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar
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…
The Best Islands to Visit in Europe for a Family Trip
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…
Monday Happy Things {Week 410}
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…
{Summertime stitching} felt waterlily pincushion
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…
The Hidden Palace by Dinah Jefferies
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…
Exploring Sky Garden with kids
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…
Monday Happy Things {Week 409}
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…









