When life gives you a rainy day, play in the puddles!

Rain

Before the Summer holidays began, my friend Karin and I sat down and booked dates in to get together. We have learnt from past holidays that if we don’t do this we can go all Summer with our free dates not coinciding and then the children end up disappointed that they haven’t seen each other. … Read more

Saturday is Caption Day – 25.07.15

#SatCap

Yesterday the Beans and I along with our friends Karin, Ella and Sammy went for a ‘planned’ picnic in the rain at Burghley House, we aren’t going to let the weather spoil our holidays. It’s just about making sure you have the right equipment and clothing. I love how expressive the Beans faces are and … Read more

Geocaching saved the day!

Geocaching

Our Summer holidays officially began on Wednesday at approximately 3.15pm when I collected the Beans from school. The plan had been to head to the local beer garden with a bunch of Mums from our year group but unfortunately the rain put paid to that idea so I cultivated a new plan to celebrate the … Read more

Fun and frolics at Fineshade Woods

Fineshade Woods

The Mummy Matters household is feeling a little jaded today, we’ve had a full-on weekend with my Sister and her beautiful family who came to stay with us for the weekend. Living a little over 3 hours away and all with busy lives we don’t get to see each other as often as we would … Read more

How to save a fortune when booking last minute rental cars

Rental Car

Holidays are a fabulous time of the year, particularly when you take the family away for some well-earned rest and fun together. The flip side of these fun holidays is all of the expenses you run into, which can blow out your holiday budget. This particularly applies to rental cars, because whilst having your own … Read more