As the UK hits another years of travel chaos with airline chaos and strikes in 2022 it seems more and more likely that a lot of us will be spending our Summer holidays in the UK rather than flying abroad. Luckily the UK is beautiful with some stunning beaches and interesting cities full of culture…
A little catch up post as I rarely do these anymore which is odd because they are my favourite posts to write. Life is busy. Really busy. We are coming to the end of Alfie’s first year in Primary school and Amelia’s last. The next few weeks are full of parties for Alfie, induction to…
My daughter has recently turned 9 and what better way to celebrate than a girls pamper party in Liverpool. Dolly Daydreams in Liverpool City Centre have lots of girls party packages available and the venue looked amazing on their instagram page so I thought we would try it out. Girls Pamper Parties in Liverpool Dolly…
As I get older I definitely have more of an appreciation for our garden. It is so important to have a nice outdoor space for the children to play in but also for us to spend time together as a family without the distraction of screens. Being outdoors amongst nature and green space is so…
The kids have just returned back to school for the last school term. For my eldest, Meme it is the last term in primary school. She is so excited for her new adventure in high school this September. However I already feel so emotional about her finishing primary school. It is such a huge milestone…
The ocean is one of the most beautiful parts of the planet, but it’s also one of the most common targets of pollution. Unfortunately, in an area like Southern California, this can be dangerous due to the many visitors who come to the beach. If you want to do your part to keep the beaches…
Running a car can be a big expense for a family. The recent rise in fuel prices isn’t helping either. With other price increases adding further pressure to your finances, it makes sense to find ways to stretch your budget. And your car is a great place to start. While you may not be able…
We eat a lot of cheese in our house. We love it. It is a favourite on sandwiches, we sprinkle it on pasta, we add it to omelettes and soups. So when we got the opportunity to try out some Vegan cheese, I wasn’t sure if it would work for us. Why Go Vegan? There…
My girls started Stagecoach Performing Arts this year. I wanted to write a little post about our experience so far. If you are not familiar with Stagecoach it’s a weekly performing arts club for children ages from 4 up to 15 plus. My girls attend on a Saturday morning from 10am – 1pm. It is…
Money. Most of us are sharply focused on this vital commodity right now. While it’s hard to quickly increase your income, it’s not so hard to quickly reduce your outgoings. Even small savings can mount up and help stretch the available budget. It’s knowing where and how to put the elastic that can be the…