Last weekend we ventured out in our caravan for its first trip of the year. The occasion was a family wedding in North Devon – two hours from our home in Dartmouth – so we decided to make a weekend of it. Having a caravan can be a massive bonus when you are travelling around…
A visit to a farm is always a great family day out, but finding one that will also allow dogs is a bit of a rarity. Amelia Trust Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan is one such gem. We visited during our #GlamAdventure weekend in February. About Amelia Trust Farm Amelia Trust Farm is a charity…
It’s not often we go for bed and breakfast breaks. In fact the last time we stayed at a B&B was in 2006 in what is now our hometown of Dartmouth. Mr Tin Box was doing his initial training with the Royal Navy and it was cost effective and homely accommodation for when I visited…
In two short months my baby will be one-year-old. What a year it’s been getting to know each other. Tin Box Baby is such a happy, smiley baby. Even when she lost a lot of weight in the first few weeks after being born, she was still a contented little soul. She slept through from…
I’ve always lived by the sea, so walks on the beach are nothing new. What is new is our location. Since moving to Devon in December we’ve been able to explore lots of different pieces of coastline as we walk Tin Box Dog and try to tire out our girls. In January I shared our…
If you are planning a visit to Glamorgan with kids then I have some ideas for you about places to stay and things to do. We were invited to experience the Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend by Visit Wales. The last time we visited Wales was in 2009, well before we started our little family….
February was one of those months when we didn’t stop for breath. It was manic but in a totally fab way. I love life when it’s busy. Do you? Here’s what we’ve been up to: At home I went back to work in the second week of February. I had 10 months maternity leave, which felt…
When it comes to Tin Box family holidays we’re all pretty adventurous. Well, as adventurous as you can be with a toddler and baby. We’re not thinking about climbing Everest any time soon, that’s for sure! But we do like experiencing new things and not letting anything get in the way of us having a…
We had our first Devon house guests this month – Grandma and Grandpa Tin Box – which gave us the perfect excuse to explore our local area. Despite the less than lovely weather I suggested we visit the River Dart Country Park as I thought it would give us all a chance to stretch our…
Let’s face it, mums deserve a treat whatever the time of year. If the lady in your life loves travelling as much as me then you won’t go far wrong purchasing her one of these fab gifts for travel mums whether it’s their birthday, Mother’s Day, Valentines or Christmas. Gifts for travel mums Heart Map by…