Last year we enjoyed a lovely camping holiday at Conkers Camping and Caravanning Club Site with Simon and Will so when I was looking for somewhere to finish our Summer with Mum and the Beans, Conkers came to mind and offered exactly what we were looking for. Checking In Bizarrely for me, we arrived at … Read more
As a family we do a lot of camping but what is it exactly that we love about going camping so much? Let me tell you our reasons . . .
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
To mark the start of the school summer holidays, the National Trust has run research revealing that it is, in fact, our grandparent’s generation that is the wildest of all: Three quarters (76%) of grandparents say they were far more adventurous and daring in their youth compared to both their children and grandchildren – with … Read more
Most people associate summertime with relaxing, vacations, and beautiful weather. It’s the season to feel less stressed and worry-free. However, it is important to keep in mind the fact the home burglaries increase during the warmer months. Keep in mind the following tips on home safety so you can have a restful, worry-free summer! Make … Read more
William’s Den, the £3million indoor-meets-outdoor timber crafted play adventure near North Cave, Yorkshire, opens its doors for the first time ever this summer. The attraction is believed to be the UK’s largest bespoke indoor timber play experience. O?wners Christian and Tor Carver describe William’s Den as a ‘nostalgic nod to a bygone era of child’s play’. William’s … Read more
Will it be a scorcher or a washout? The summer is coming, but you never can tell what you’re going to get. Of course, if you’ve booked a sunny summer holiday, you may have a better chance of getting what you want! Still, with the kids at home, you’ll have a lot more to contend … Read more
During the second week of the Summer holidays the Beans and I caught up with friends and had a few days at home. Top of our list for a catch-up was a trip to Skegness to see MumtoC and her kiddies. This time around we had a ride along the coast to Sutton-on-Sea, somewhere I … 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