Top family-friendly washing machines
There are certain key things a family needs to look for in a washing machine. Obviously price plays an important role, as families have a million and one other things to pay for and don’t want to fork out hundred of pounds on washing machines. But there are more things to consider beside price; the capacity needs to be large; it needs to have a quick wash facility and a high energy-efficiency rating is also beneficial as this helps...
Family Holiday with a Twist – Seven Islands in Seven Days
The Canary Islands may seem like a fairly standard holiday destination, but have you ever thought about exploring all seven? The smaller islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro all have airports, and you can fly between islands with Binter Canarias from just €14, but for more flexibility the inter islands ferry service offer regular crossings, allowing you to see all seven islands in seven days. Tenerife, Gran Canaria and...
Magnetic Poetry for children (and me… *cough*)
I admit it. I find a very simple pleasure and a huge amount of fun in re-arranging words on the fridge to make silly, rude or ridiculous sentences. Thankfully, I have a family if similarly easily-amused minds, so a trip to the kitchen is never complete without a quick glance to see what someone has created (or said about their brother’s bottom). This tin form the Literary Gift Company is excellent for children to use –...
Family Holidays With A Twist – Puffins, Whales and Hot Springs. Oh Yes Please, Iceland.
Iceland. It’s not somewhere I’d ever thought much about visiting, if I’m honest. Not really. How wrong was I? And a driving holiday – dull, dull DULL for small people yes? Wrong again. I. Know. NOTHING. It’s official. And I want to go to Iceland NOW, dammit. *stamps foot* This package from Nordic Visitor is ideal for the whole family, taking you the whole circle around Iceland and to many of its biggest...
Family Holidays with a Twist – The Incredible Yangtze River Tour
Travelling aboard the luxury Sanctuary MS Yangzi Explorer, which sails down China’s iconic Yangtze River through the mighty Three Gorges – Xiling, Qutang and Wu, stopping at sights including Three Gorges Dam and the ancient ‘spirit town’ of Fengdu. The Sanctuary Yangtze Explorer Cruises are a sumptuously stylish way to experience some of China’s most popular attractions, and for families the departures on July 15th and August...