Handy things to know about moving to Dartmouth
If you are considering moving to Dartmouth here’s some handy things to know from a family who relocated to Devon, England, in 2015
Claire is an award-winning UK travel blogger who has been writing about family holidays and outdoor adventures for nearly 15 years. She is also the blogger behind the Devon with Kids and Oman Wanderlust websites, which share her expert knowledge of these two niche destinations
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Eight travel photos of happiness
A little while ago the lovely Ting from My Travel Monkey tagged me in eight travel photos of happiness. It’s a great meme that gives me the chance to share a small collection of the many happy moments from our adventures. It was hard work choosing just eight photos that bring me joy every time I…
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Highlights from our half term break
Phew! How was your half term? Ours here in Hampshire (UK) was busy in so many ways. It marked the start of Mr Tin Box working away for eight weeks, so I was keen to have a full diary to keep my mind off it. We had invites to go out with friends whose children…
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Keeping pets calm on bonfire night
Tin Box Dog is a bit of a wuss when it comes to loud noises and bangs. It’s a bit ironic considering she’s a Gun Dog, but she’s not alone. Pets can find firework season really distressing, especially as the period during which rockets are set off seems to get longer every year. As a…
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Making the most of family time
I’m not very good at doing nothing. I like to fill my days with meaningful tasks so by bedtime I have a sense of achievement. This usually involves dashing about the house, going out to meet friends or taking the kids out to play. On the odd occasion I do sit down I’ll have some…
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Peppa Pig World and Paultons Park review
A review of our visit to Peppa Pig World at Paulton’s Park – a Hampshire attraction and theme park perfect for toddlers
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Things I learnt about myself at Blogcamp
I attended my first blogging event last week. It was one of the smaller ones, so an ideal place to dip my toes into the physical side of my online world. I’ve got a few more coming up in the next year and now can’t wait. Blogcamp was run by the friendly folks at Tots100 and…
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Tips for sleeping while travelling #SleepAnywhere
I’ve lost count of the number of nights I’ve been away from the comforts of my own home and bed during the past year. But it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make when I can explore new places and enjoy new experiences with my family.However, a good sleep is something I’m not willing to…
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Tips for short-haul flying with a baby
Things were a bit quieter in the Tin Box household last week as the baby and I went on an adventure. We visited friends in Scotland and rather than driving the 450 miles I decided it would be easier to fly. I’m sure a lot of parents would avoid flying with little people at all…
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An October dip in the Solent
Ever since the summer when Tin Box Tot went swimming in the pool at our holiday park she hasn’t stopped talking about it. She even flips on to her front in the bath and pretends to swim. So when Mr Tin Box suggested talking Tin Box Dog down to the beach for a paddle at…
