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When you have kids isn’t it strange how time seems to fly by and stand still all in one?! That certainly sums up my first five years of being a parent. Endless nights of getting up every 10 minutes for cuddles, wees and lost cuddly toys. And then you blink…
Read more*Advertisement feature* If you are looking for places to visit within easy reach of London then Salisbury must be on your destination list. But rather than do the standard day trip why not put down roots for a few days and really get to know the city? This is what…
Read more*Advertorial feature* Back in September NCL’s Breakaway visited Southampton and we were invited onboard to see what the ship has to offer families cruising with kids. With Mr Tin Box off on his own Royal Navy ‘cruise’ and me stranded in Devon with the kids I tasked my friend Lorraine from…
Read moreSo October was an exciting and busy month: I won an award, road tripped 700 miles around England and was interviewed about blogging on BBC Radio Devon! On top of that we spent a weekend in Hampshire seeing family and friends. If that sounds non-stop I can tell you it…
Read moreDad’s gone to Iceland! While the girls and I were road tripping in the UK during October half term Mr Tin Box was floating around the Arctic Circle. How did he get away with leaving us behind I hear you ask? Well, this trip was actually a work one with the…
Read more*Advertisement feature* First, my best advice if you are thinking of booking a weekend break in Hebden Bridge is: reassess your dates and book for longer! Visit Calderdale invited us to stay in Hebden Bridge and explore some of West Yorkshire’s family-friendly attractions over a weekend at the beginning of…
Read more*Advertorial feature* As far as top European city breaks go Paris is high up there. Aside from the romance, art and historic landmarks, a Paris weekend break is an obvious choice for parents seeking a quick escape thanks to flights from regional airports across the UK. You can even hop…
Read more*This post contains affiliate links and advertorial* I’m a great believer in experiences over stuff when it comes to presents. Practical gifts also trump toys that will be played with for five minutes and then hidden away at the bottom of a cupboard. Even better are gifts for the whole family. This Christmas…
Read more*This post may contain compensated links* If the thought of a ‘fly and flop’ holiday fills you with dread then we’ve got some inspiration for your next adventure. In this post I’ve shared some active family holidays we fancy trying with the girls when they get a bit older. Not…
Read more*Advertisement feature* Ah, military life; it comes with plenty of ups and downs. One up that we’ve been considering recently is that it might soon give us a chance for some travel beyond Europe. Specifically the USA road trip that has, so far, been an unachievable goal on our bucket…
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