10 Essential Things to Do Before Your Holiday
I’m sadly known for my holiday packing lists – I hate to feel flustered, and even before i had four children I was a big fan of checklists to ensure I forgot nothing. With four extra bodies and minds to pack for, it’s unthinkable doing it any other way. But even before you get to the packing stage there are so many things to do to ensure your trip is as stress-free as possible; with a little forethought and planning,...
Covent Garden Hotel Deals – Strand Palace Hotel’s offer is genuinely surprising value
Recently we had another tick on our ‘Kid-Free New Stuff’ short break excursions list – this time we were heading into London for my very first ballet. Thanks to lovely C, my Christmas present was tickets for A Winter’s Tale at the Royal Opera House; we can’t see an evening show in London and still make it to Waterloo for the last train home to Dorset, so we had a hunt for Covent Garden hotel deals. My first choice was the Strand...
The Kånken – the only backpack your teen needs is made by Fjällräven
I’ve wanted one of these bags since the 90’s And no, I’ve still not got around to getting one.There’s something so pleasing in their cool, uncaring simplicity. Not for Fjällräven is the need to keep up with style trends and shiny features. They designed and made a backpack that works back in the 1970’s – and they’ve been making it brilliantly ever since. In true Swedish style, the Kånken is...
The Angel Abergavenny – A Surprising Family Dinner
Stepping through the doors into the Angel Hotel’s grand Oak Room restaurant with its marble pillars and interesting art, the subdued air muffled by the thick linens and heavy glassware on the tables, I’ll admit I quailed a little.I’d brought my children to eat here? Honestly – this was not the kind of restaurant I’d normally choose as a family dinner location. On a quiet city break for the two of us on a...
KEEP THE KIDS ENTERTAINED WITH A TRIP TO LONDON’S WEST END THIS SUMMER
What families can see, watch, eat and view in the home of entertainment From a day out inspired by king of pop, Michael Jackson, to the latest cinema blockbusters in sense-tingling 4DX as well as an arty trip to the Royal Academy in Grayson Perry’s colourful footsteps to see the 250th Summer Exhibition – London’s entertainment capital, the West End has a packed programme for kids this summer including: A THRILLING DAY OUT PLUS FREE...
Win a £130 Chilli Pro Scooter from Skates | #SummerStuff
It’s the final day of #SummerStuff fortnight, and Skates.co.uk are offering one lucky winner the Chilli Pro Grim Reaper Black Stunt Scooter, worth £130! The Chilli Pro Grim Reaper Black Stunt Scooter is a brilliant mid-level stunt scooter from Chilli Pro – perfect for older kids and teens to hone their Blunt To Fakie at the skate park this summer. The Reaper is the latest creation of the Chilli Pro Team, a perfect all...