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…
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…
A review of our visit to Peppa Pig World at Paulton’s Park – a Hampshire attraction and theme park perfect for toddlers
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…
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…
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…
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…
We had some exciting news at the end of last week – Mr Tin Box won a spot to run the Virgin Money London Marathon in April 2016. It’s the third time he has entered the public ballot. The odds of getting a place on the starting line are five to one – more than…
I’ve been blogging for nearly three years now but due to a combination of being very pregnant or having a small child in arms I’m am yet to get to any blogging events. This is something I’ve wanted to change and in the past week you might say I’ve been a bit over keen to rectify…
Imagine leaving behind the rat race, grabbing your bucket list of adventures, and actually doing it. It’s the dream for a lot of people, but the Meek family have made it a reality. Picture courtesy of the Meeks Back in 2014 Kerry and Tim Meek gave up their jobs as teachers, sold their house and…