Camp Bestival. Oh how we do love thee.
We couldn’t make Camp Bestival this year – so we sent our intrepid roving reporter WitWitWoo. Who quite frankly did a better job than we would have done. She camped and EVERYTHING. This is her account of her first ever festival – grab a coffee before you start, you may be here some time… I have officially made it back from my first ever camping trip in one piece. Quite frankly, I surprised even myself...
The Yuu Bag. Genius.
The Yuu Bag. Not really a bag, as such. More an experience in a Rucksack. The Yuu bag isn’t a school bag (though my 10yr old insists on using his) – it’s just a bit too big for lugging to school. No, this is a travel bag for your child. And it’s flippin genius is what it is. Now you can, of course, visit the Yuuworld web site and order a bag for your child. But that’s really chopping half the fun out of...
Spotted! Classic Card Games Set
As a family we LOVE playing card games. They’re just the ultimate toy, aren’t they? Small enough to go anywhere, simple rules everyone can master easily, endlessly flexible in terms of age range, and big belly laughs guaranteed. So I whooped with glee when I spotted this triple pack over on Little Bundles – three great games in one! Animal Rummy (which I’m guessing is a child’s version of Gin Rummy), Old...
Goggles. Oh yes.
When we went to France, I took with me two children who, whilst enjoying being in the pool, were rather hesitant about the whole actual swimming deal. Boy is nearly 10, and can swim, but really rather hates getting his face wet. Jolly, 8, can’t quite swim, and will not, no way, no how, go under water for any reason, areyouinsane thank you. So, what happens if you throw a couple of pairs of goggles ta them? I’ll show you....
Spotted! Utterly Fabulous Swing Seats. For Everyone. Oh Yes.
We want, yes? Yes. We do. Want know what makes it even better? What’s that you say? Nowhere to hang one from? Well, of course you can construct your own wooden swing support, but those clever people from The Swing have thought of that too… There’s lifestyle ones for grown ups, there’s indoor versions, therapeutic versions… We say never mind the children – get one for the grown ups. You...
Brittany Ferries – would you?
Well, yes we would, actually. When we booked our Keycamp holiday, the provided travel arrangements were a straightforward Dover-Calais crossing. Which is fine, of course. Except it’s a 3+ hour drive for us along the cost to Dover. Then the crossing. Then another 6 or so hours back down the length of France to where we wanted to be. We know from last year that this is bad enough going out – but at the end of the holiday,...