A shattered and filthy toddler is surely a sign that you have had a good holiday. I’m pleased to report that Tin Box Tot was both after our long Easter weekend in the caravan. Mr Tin Box and I were also a bit on the tired side by Bank Holiday Monday. We were staying at…
I love my job and have worked really hard to be good at what I do. That’s why I think the new shared parental leave regulations coming in from 5 April 2015 are a step in the right direction for modern families, acknowledging that mums want to pursue careers and don’t have to be the…
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…
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…
Like a lot of pregnant women, I am on a mission to eat cake. I know I should be exchanging the calorific sweet stuff for plates full of raw veg, but I can’t help myself. The cake calls me… So when the lovely people at Baker Days got in touch to ask whether I would…
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…
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…