Is there such a thing as paradise on Earth? Well, there is a little island in the south Caribbean, not far off the coast of Venezuela- Aruba, the A in the ABC of […]

Coming from a culture where cab fairs are what’s on the clock and we only tip in restaurants, one may be bewildered by the differences in countries like Sri Lanka.  I know I […]

Oh I do love presents that get used over and over again! With our busy travel and days out diary I’m always keen to make sure Santa brings some really practical items for […]

There’s something about Rory’s Story Cubes: I’ve yet to find someone who has them and doesn’t love them.

The Octonauts have moved in at the National Sea Life centre in Birmingham.   Yes, that’s Captian Barnacles, Kwazii, Peso, Shellington, Tweak and Professor Inkling.  Have I forgotten anyone?

When you do “have your hands full” it’s best to be prepared for a trip with the kids. Preparation, preparation, preparation (See my preparation tips for a trip with young kids) Then on […]

Travelling with 3 kids, often, on my own.  I all too often get told: You’ve got your hands full! When you hear that about 20 times within 2 hours you start to believe […]

Holidays are to be enjoyed as a family, right? It is precious time to spend together after all.  Holidays are the prime opportunity to create those lasting memories. Yet, being together 24/7 can […]

The power of the internet to side-track is phenomenal, would you agree? I was browsing for good, functional rucksacks for the kids for hiking.  Instead I ended up looking at LittleLife’s Penguin Playpack. […]

Once upon a time a little girl got a Polarn o Pyret jacket or as it was nicknamed, PoP jacket; A pretty pink jacket that brought with it promises to keep her warm and […]