Pregnant women are said to have a certain ‘glow’ about them. While it’s lovely to be told this, the bloating, stretch marks and, er, extra wind, that comes with having an enormous bump out front has always made me feel less attractive. However, I’ve recently had reason to change my mind. Back in December I…
Two years into motherhood I’ve come to realise that my pre-parent days were spent wandering around in a state of ignorant bliss about what being a mummy or daddy actually involved.I looked at the parents around me and, to put it bluntly, I judged them. Yes, that’s my child in ASDA with no shoes on…
After two and a half years of excellent service, the Tin Box household has parted ways with our Bailey Senator Arizona – sob! It was our first family caravan and the first non-canvas roof that Mr Tin Box and I purchased (yes, we bought numerous tents and a caravan before our first house). So saying goodbye was…
I was very excited to be able to tick something indulgent off my pre-baby bucket list last weekend – a spa day at the Grand Harbour Hotel. It couldn’t have come at a better time. The week before was super busy at work, with lots of travel and late nights. So by the time…
Our caravan adventures have started again – yes, in February – and our first trip out was to one of our favourite destinations – The New Forest in Hampshire. This ancient royal hunting ground created by William I is one of the UK’s smallest national parks. Yet it’s packed full of places to visit and things…
We are big fans of the New Forest and lucky enough to live within an hour’s drive of it in Hampshire. During most of our visits we enjoy walks either in the numerous forest inclosures where you can see New Forest ponies, deer and pigs roaming free or along its 40 miles of coastline…
As all seasoned mummies know, there are a few pieces of advice that people give you before you welcome your first little darling into the world that you really should heed. Top of the list are: sleep now; put your feet up; and enjoy a hot cuppa while you can. But did I listen to…
We love to get away for weekend breaks in our caravan. In fact during the summer months we often wake up more Saturday mornings in Tin Box than at home. There’s plenty of reasons why we’d rather be hitching up for adventures than hanging out in familiar surroundings. And many of these apply whether you…
Outdoor adventures seem to come along like buses recently – not at all or all at once! A part from the caravan still being under its winter cover, we’ve had a few busy few weeks when various appointments and drizzly weather have kept us indoors. However, the past seven days have been different and we’ve loved it!…
I’m a bit late to the #OneLovelyBlog party, but what a great idea to share a bit of love with bloggers I admire. It’s also a good opportunity to reveal a few lesser known Tin Box Traveller facts! I’ve received two nominations from Ruby’s Rambles and Shannonagains. Thank you so much ladies and I’m sorry…