There are few more rewarding experiences than visiting new countries with your kids. Even visiting places you know well is an entirely new experience when you see them through their eyes. That being said, family holidays are not without their unique challenges. To have a (relatively) stress free trip with the kids you need a hearty … Read more
Raising a family is not a decision to be taken lightly but it’s definitely one that I would recommend. There are so many things to consider; breast or bottle, reusable or disposable nappies, full-time parenting or childcare, school or home-education and then that brings about where in the world you want to live. For us … Read more
We were invited to cross the waters into Wales and enjoy a long family weekend at Bluestone Wales. I think I may have actually squealed with delight when the invitation came through as it’s a place I have seen many people visit before but hadn’t had the opportunity to go to ourselves yet. By the … Read more
A few weeks ago we were sent the 60-piece Finding Dory Giant Floor Puzzle and the 72-piece Finding Dory 3D puzzle both by Ravensburger and the Beans couldn’t wait to get started on them. All of the Beans have always been keen puzzlers and I think it’s a great past-time for them to enjoy because … Read more
Growing up I remember playing garden games with my family late into the Summer’s evening and they bring back happy memories. Croquet was favourite game, my Grandad had a beautiful Wooden Croquet set on a trolley with large solid wooden balls. We had the perfect garden for playing out in as a family, it had a … Read more
With the Summer Holidays just days away, I’ve been busy planning lots of fun days out and trips away but in amongst all the excitement I’m also planning some ‘down-time’. It’s important to have some days where you just sit back and relax so we shall definitely be having a few DVD afternoons complete with … Read more
We hopped into “Mummy’s BMW” as Jelly Bean has now taken to calling the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 7-seat Gran Tourer and decided to try out the Sat Nav on the Connected iDrive.
Before we bought our new build property, we had only lived in ‘older’ houses, ones which needed a little work and gave us the opportunity to put our stamp on it. I couldn’t even begin to guess how many homes I have looked at since my years on the property ladder but I soon realised … Read more
When it comes to jewellery pieces that can instantly transform your look, add some bling and elegance to any day of the week, and really allow you to express your own personal style, bracelets are certainly a firm favourite. A simple yet effective piece of jewellery, bracelets come in both basic and statement styles and … Read more