School holidays are every kid’s heaven and a lot of parents’ hell. It’s not that I don’t like having both boys at home full time, but it does seem to make life ten times harder. They’ve both gotten to an age where they play together a lot, but also argue just as much – more […]
days out Archive
I’m the Most Selfish Mother in the World
I know weekends are supposed to be family time, which should, indeed, include the kids, but in our household we’re incredibly selfish and it doesn’t always work like that. It seems like, recently, my weekends have consisted of children’s birthday parties, swimming lessons, Moshi Monsters and Hide and Seek, and so Jack and I decided […]
Monkey Forest: a Fabulous Day Out!
It’s been ages since I last wrote, so a thousand apologies to start, but this is one day out I really can’t sit on and keep quiet about. Yesterday Jack and I decided to take the boys to Monkey Forest in Trentham, near Stoke-on-Trent, on the recommendation of my brother and sister-in-law. I’m the […]
Why Spa Days Are Growing in Popularity with Our Current Generation
Weekend retreats and B & B’s are great for getting away for short periods of time, however spa days have seen an increase in popularity recently and it is no surprise as to why that is. With more and more of our daily lives converting into a digital format it is becoming easier to take […]
Great Places to Visit with Kids in the UK
As the summer hols have come around yet again, I’ve been scouring the Internet for ideas on where to take my boys, and decided to put together an article on my favourite places to give something back to other mums! Hope you enjoy the read…and maybe even find it useful! 1. Harry Potter Studio Tour