15 Reasons we love going camping
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 . . .
summer holidays
Visiting Aira Force Waterfalls, Ullswater
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
Grandparents are the most adventurous of us all!
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
Summer Home Safety Tips
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
Wellies at the ready for William’s Den
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
Summer Health Precautions For The Busy Family
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
A day at The Stables with friends #MummyMattersSummer2016
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
Paw Patrol Meet Everest DVD plus FREE Activity Sheet Download
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
Childhood memories at Langham Glass
When I was a child my Mum and I often used to go on holiday in Norfolk so I love taking my children to some of the places that I visited as a child, it always brings back happy memories. During #MummyMattersSummer2015 Hubby and I decided to take the Beans to Langham Glass near Fakenham … Read more