First of all I don’t think I could be a 2016 MAD Blog Awards blog judge – imagine the pressure! It’s not just that there are an infinite number of Mums and Dads (MADs) out there crafting some amazing posts on eye-wateringly beautiful websites. They are also doing it at the same time as bringing…
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…
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…
Towards the end of 2015 I decided to start rounding up what I’ve been up to each month: our travels, weekend adventures, blogging, and general life. I did mean to begin this in November, but the ‘general life’ part got in the way. So, new year, new start and all that. And what a…
Like many families we have been using January to firm up our travel plans for 2016 and what a year it’s going to be. We’ve had a couple of exciting holidays land in our laps – a weekend away for Mr Tin Box and I, plus an eight-day family cruise. The blogger in me is…
We’re in! After what seems to have been the longest house move of all time we are finally in our new place in Devon. Last summer we found out that Mr Tin Box’s next Royal Navy job was going to be in Dartmouth in South Devon. It’s an area of the world we know well…
So that’s it; 2015 is coming to a close. When did that happen? It’s been a golden year of blogging for me. I’ve had more time to devote to posting while I’ve been on maternity leave and my efforts have been rewarded with the #31 spot in the Trips100 blog index and a place in…
With its shorter days and dreary weather, December is the perfect time in the northern hemisphere to start thinking about your travels for the year ahead. But while holiday planning can be great fun, it can also be quite stressful. Booking the perfect family holiday comes with a lot of pressure. Will you find somewhere…