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Travel and days out throughout the world, days out and hotel stays in the uk and France. Ideas of where to visit with children throughout the world
D has always wanted to take me on a holiday to Portugal and he definitely wants to take Lucas to Benfica’s Stadium of Light as he went when he was younger. The Algarve offers beautiful golden beaches, golf courses and entertainment. Lisbon gives you the chance to absorb an authentic and rich culture. The breathtakingly picturesque Douro Valley wine […] Read more…
This post is an entry for the BritMums #TearsintoSmiles Challenge, sponsored by Elastoplast. Playing outdoors can have huge benefits for little ones. It can be very easy for children to get sucked into technology and sit staring at a screen for hours on end. Lucas can work his way round our phones, the […] Read more…
| Diary, Travel & Days Out, UK
This week we went to Southport, it was lovely to have a full day out, all three of us. We had had walk around the lake and played mini golf, D won the last hole where we get a free game next time. We had a walk along the beach and played in the arcades. […] Read more…
With Easter approaching I’ve been having a good think about how I can celebrate in a fun way with Lucas and D. In February I reviewed Supertreats and their fabulous tasting chocolate alternative that Lucas loves eating. Cutting out on chocolate is making such a difference to his mood and quality of sleep, which […] Read more…
So the first sleepover may still be a while off but I can see it at the end of the tunnel now. In less than a couple of weeks the breastfeeding is stopping followed by co-sleeping. Although, I’m thinking only the feeding needs to stop for the sleepover as he can share a bed with Grandma. […] Read more…
Lucas and I were invited to have a preview of the sea stars exhibition at the sea life centre in Blackpool. As we walked through we started at the rock pool where you can put your hands in the pools and the cleaner shrimps will nibble at your hands, unfortunately Lucas didn’t quite understand […] Read more…
In the Night Garden Live 2017 is on sale now! The world’s only live productions of the Cbeebies top-rated show will visit London, Birmingham and Manchester this summer, on tour from 25 May to 28 August. We went last year and cannot wait for this years show. Visit Night Garden Live to book your tickets, […] Read more…
Last year we were very lucky to be asked to review In the Night Garden Live, we absolutely loved the show so I am delighted to have been asked again. Lucas was too busy people watching last year but he is taking more notice of things going on now so I think he is going […] Read more…
As an ambassador for the Roald Dahl events at Tatton Park, we were given a pass to visit the Christmas festivities. I visited the mansion and gardens in the summer. Lucas now naps in the middle of the day around lunch time so that has put a stop to our full days out. When […] Read more…
Last January we spent my birthday in Caleta De Fuste, Feurteventura. I have been looking for our next holiday and D would love to return to the Canary Islands but I have been worried about the safety aspects of it now that Lucas is moving around, fearless and basically a little crazy, loving […] Read more…