Prescription Swimming Goggles – So Worth It.
Another item that found its way into the bags when LittleStuff went to France were these prescription swimming goggles. No.1 son wears glasses you see, and has always been slightly more cautious in the water than his swimming ability would dictate. Being similarly optically-challenged I do understand – it can be very intimidating, particularly in a large or busy pool, emerging from the water and not having a clue where you...
Childrens sun lotion – Nivea’s Swim & Play
When the nice people at Nivea noticed we were soon to be headed on a family holiday to France (from the brilliant Keycamp) they wrote and asked if we would mind awfully trying out their new ‘Swim & Play’ sun lotion, designed specifically for busy summer children. Crossing the vat of sun lotion off my boots order, I quickly replied that I supposed I could be persuaded, and so it was that a tube of Nivea’s Swim...
The Larmer Tree Festival Review – what we really thought
When Laura asked on Wednesday if I wanted to take her place at the Larmer Tree Festival for five days she didn’t have to ask twice. I imagine she chose me because I had easy access to four enthusiastic children. What she might not have considered was my previous experience working at numerous festivals in the past, delighting children with a huge inflatable bouncy dragon, and more recently taking my own children to experience the fun...
What a night – go go go Joseph! AND your Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
Hands up, who’s a big musicals fan? Yers, I have two hands waving in the air; Katy is sitting on hers. I know, they’re not everyone’s cup of tea. I do know that. Don’t understand it, mind, but I do know. Way way back (many centuries ago, not long after the Bible began….) I was taken to see a touring production of Joseph at our local theatre. My very first ever ‘Musical’ experience. I was...
Futuroscope Review – Just. Don’t. Miss. It.
Futuroscope – what to tell you? First off, it’s in the Vienne – kind of smack in the middle of France, close to Poitiers. It’s been there for 23 years – and yet no one has heard of it in the UK. Secondly, it’s the brain child of Luc Besson, one of my favourite directors and a Man of Genius. Thirdly…Well. How to actually tell you about Futuroscope? “WOW!” Just about sums it up. Or...
Larmer Tree Festival – Day 3
Here’s the latest from Emma: Toots (Toots and the Maytals) were LEGEND last night! Families packed into the crowd, dancing together. People at the front were welcomed onto the stage by the man himself during the 15min encore – never seen that before. Caught some comedy in the packed marquee before bed too. We all loved our meals which cater for every taste – great pizza cafe where you can sit down in comfort eating...