On Sunday we went up to the Lake District stayed in Low Wood Bay in Windermere. Low Wood Bay is an absolutely stunning 4 star hotel that sits on the shore of the beautiful … [Read more...]
Dinosaur World Live review
Yesterday we were invited* to Blackpool to watch Dinosaur World Live at The Grand Theatre. The Grand Theatre is a stunning venue, I absolutely love the older buildings in Blackpool such … [Read more...]
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
Last year although I couldn’t make the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod I ran a giveaway for it. This year, I am really happy to not only be attending* the evening that Van … [Read more...]
VonHaus camping folding cart review
You really wouldn’t know it looking at the weather but festival season is just around the corner. We have been invited* to Geronimo and Down By The Riverside festivals this year which I … [Read more...]
Planning a family friendly UK road trip
With the Easter Bank Holiday sadly over it’s time to head back to work, although most of our children are enjoying a two-week break from school. For some people it’s during the school … [Read more...]
Whistle Punks axe throwing, Manchester
The majority of the time when I see my friends from college, we have our pre-schoolers in tow. So when Whistle Punks got in touch with me to feature as an alternative date for my Valentine's … [Read more...]
Accessible walks in Yorkshire #RediscoverReservoirs
Yorkshire Water is the second-largest land owner in Yorkshire with a huge amount of breath-taking scenery, ancient woodland, reservoirs and moorland. Yorkshire itself is a beautiful place to walk … [Read more...]
The Ordinary Moments #23 – Wheel of Liverpool
The Wheel of Liverpool is a transportable Ferris wheel installation on the Keel Wharf waterfront of the River Mersey in Liverpool. Also known as the Echo Wheel of Liverpool due to its close proximity … [Read more...]
Down by the riverside festival discount
Read my review of Down by the Riverside Festival. For the last couple of years we have taken Lucas to Geronimo Festival and absolutely loved it so when we were invited* to Down By The … [Read more...]
The best toys to get children outside
Playing outdoors is important to the physical, mental and psychological development of children. Paediatricians recommend up to an hour’s worth of outdoor playtime daily for children, but … [Read more...]
Visiting Hawaii with children
Hawaii might be one of those places that you would love to visit but don’t really consider it fully for a family holiday not just because of the long haul flight but because it seems like a … [Read more...]
Samlesbury Hall, Preston
Last weekend Lucas and I went for a mooch around Samlesbury Hall near Preston. It is somewhere I used to drive past on a regular basis but I don’t think I have ever visited before. I made a … [Read more...]