As a family, we have been keeping tropical fish for three to four years now but to date have only had a very small 8L aquarium. I wanted to be sure that the children would help to take good care of the fish before we dared to try something bigger and happy in the knowledge … Read more
A combination of the pressures of modern life, your family growing up and the way that technology is creeping into every aspect of our lives. More people glued to the screens of various devices means that good, quality family time is getting harder and harder to come by. Fear not, it doesn’t have to be … Read more
Getting away for a family holiday is such an important part of the calendar year, a time when you can fully focus on each other without the distractions of daily life. No work schedules, no ‘homework’ and a more relaxed way of life mean that everyone gets the chance to unwind, connect, explore, have fun … Read more
For travel enthusiasts, the phrase “road trip” means adventure. For others, it can mean being locked in a small space, uncomfortable and cranky for hours. Family roadtripping during the winter holidays can be frustrating, but with a little planning, you can turn your experience from the dreaded slog through the snow and traffic into a … Read more
Sundays are all about spending time together as a family. One of our favourite places to visit is Burghley House and I’m sure you can see why. We had a lovely (if not slightly chilly) family walk there today.
Nowadays, we feel like it’s completely natural for our children to spend their time glued to a phone or a tablet. After all, these are portable devices, and they keep our young ones distracted with digital content that keeps them busy while we’re tackling other tasks. But how does such a lifestyle affect their health … Read more
On Saturday, whilst Albie enjoyed some quality time with Nanna, the rest of us hopped on a train into London to see one of my favourite musicals, Wicked. I first saw Wicked last year with Simon to celebrate my 40th birthday and absolutely loved it, so when we were asked if we would like to … Read more
Taking place at London’s iconic Ministry of Sound, Rave-A-Roo is back with a unique clubbing mash-up of festival fun for the whole family.
Aira Force is a National Trust site situated on the banks of Ullswater which has been receiving visitors for more than 300 hundred years. Aira Force shows the beauty of nature as the rain from the fells runs into Aira Beck and drops over 65 feet over the falls. The adventure begins . . . … Read more