We are currently in France and staying for a couple of months; we flew over, so we needed to hire a car once here. When I got quotes from the various car hire companies at the airport, the cheapest I … [Read more...]
Exploring the Dordogne – week 2
Last week was mainly about finding our feet and getting Lucas settled in, this week we have ventured out a little more. This week we have visited Mareuil which is 10 minutes from … [Read more...]
Visiting Florida with children
Who hasn’t looked at going to Florida at one point or another? One of the biggest draws of visiting Florida with children is the theme parks and the beautiful beaches. Disney World, Legoland and … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #35 – France week 1
We’ve been in France for a week now. We’ve come over for a couple of months to look around various areas in the Dordogne with a view to buying over here once our house sale completes. This week has … [Read more...]
Travel essentials for children
On Saturday we are going to France for a couple of months. We are flying from Manchester to Bergerac and then it will be about an hour drive to the gite we are renting. The … [Read more...]
Watching Aida at the Bridgewater Hall
Last week, my Grandma and I went to the opera for the first time. I have wanted to watch an opera for so long and it’s one of the things I wanted to do before I’m 40. We went to watch Aida at the … [Read more...]
Escaping to Bluestone, Wales
At the beginning of the month we took the very long drive down to Bluestone, Wales. We were invited* for a midweek break. We set off early on bank holiday Monday and it took us … [Read more...]
Mattel Play, Liverpool turns three!
A couple of weeks ago we ventured to Liverpool to Mattel Play to celebrate their 3rd birthday. Mattel Play is situated on the beautiful Albert Dock in Liverpool. Liverpool … [Read more...]
Getting ready to travel with Trunki ride-on suitcase
Last week, we spent a lovely week in Bluestone in Wales, and we are planning on going to France once our house sale is completed, so it’s a great time for Lucas to have been sent a Trunki for his … [Read more...]
A day at Coral Island, Blackpool
A couple of weeks ago, my friend and I took the children to Blackpool for the day. We both love Blackpool, it’s filled with a zillion memories from us going with families when … [Read more...]
The indoor funfair, Liverpool review
Yesterday, my cousin and I took* Lucas to the Indoor Funfair in Liverpool. The Indoor Funfair started last year in Yorkshire and returned there in February and, this week is Liverpool’s turn! Held at … [Read more...]
Easter holiday ideas
Looking for some spring break ideas that will bring your family together and won’t break your budget? You don’t have to take a trip to make the spring break fun for your kids. With some advance … [Read more...]