We all have fond memories of the school trips that we went on as children. They were a chance for us to explore the world alongside our friends and have fun. They provide enriching learning opportunities in which children can apply what they have learned to the real world and deepen their understanding. For some…
One of the hardest things to deal with when you become a parent is getting your children to sleep and of course stopping them from waking up at the crack of dawn. It is a lot harder than you would think. In fact even now with my eldest being 11 we still struggle with getting…
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…
This weekend we visited Hafan Y More Haven in North Wales. We go on a lot of caravan holidays however this is our first ever visit to a Haven holiday so I thought I would write a honest review of how we found it and more importantly would we go back? Hafan Y Mor Haven…
Some people think that most illnesses occur during the fall and winter, when temperatures drop. However, it is not unusual for people to be exposed to viruses and other stuff during warmer months. In fact, spring and summer are popular times for allergies.Hay fever is common, and it can result in a variety of unwanted…
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…
Can you believe how fast summer has come! ?! I feel like it just flew here! Why not make the most of the warm days and cooler nights and give your backyard a makeover?! Don’t neglect your yard, water your yard, cut the grass! Here are four really cool ways for you to update and…
I have been lucky enough to have gone on a couple of child free holidays this Spring giving me the opportunity to read a lot! I have read some fabulous books in the last couple of months. Some great easy reads perfect if you are planning a beach holiday this year. Here are my favourite…