Cruising with a baby and toddler – the ultimate guide
Got questions about cruising with a baby and toddler? I’ve compiled tips and advice that helped us prepare for our first family cruise
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A delicious guide to food and drink on the River Dart
It’s not often you get to sample the delicacies of nearly 30 local food and drink companies in one day. But Mr Tin Box had just such an experience during his training for the 2016 London Marathon. As a ‘warm up’ he (and Tin Box Dog) took part in the Delicious Dart Trail – a…
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Planning a Jersey holiday
If you fancy getting a taste of island living without the long flight to the Mediterranean or Caribbean, we can recommend planning a Jersey holiday in the UK’s own Channel Islands. Things to do during a Jersey holiday Jersey War Tunnels Jersey War Tunnels tell the story of the prisoners of war who built them…
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Wild Place Project Giraffe House Appeal & Trunki giveaway – closed
What’s your favourite animal at the zoo? I’d have a pretty hard time deciding between the penguins and the giraffes. And after a trip to Bristol Zoo’s Wild Place Project I’d have to add Lemurs to the mix too! The Tin Box girls and I were invited to a bloggers event at the Wild Place…
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Gifts for travel mums
Let’s face it, mums deserve a treat whatever the time of year. If the lady in your life loves travelling as much as me then you won’t go far wrong purchasing her one of these fab gifts for travel mums whether it’s their birthday, Mother’s Day, Valentines or Christmas. Gifts for travel mums Heart Map by…
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Five tips for planning the perfect family holiday
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…
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Tips for sleeping while travelling #SleepAnywhere
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…
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Tips for short-haul flying with a baby
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…
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My top blogging events for 2015/16
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…
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The Meek family at the Family Travel Show
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…
