This spring we are planning an extension to our kitchen. It’s a small kitchen, very long and quite narrow so we are extending to the side. This should hopefully create a nice wide kitchen as well as a new entrance and small utility room. I have been looking for ideas for what we can put … Read more
Stoupa holidays – a family beach holiday in Stoupa Greece. We visit Stoupa Greece every year and stay at Villa Serendipity, it’s a large village on the Mani Peninsula, in the Peloponnese. It’s part of mainland Greece, about three and a half hours South of Athens. It’s nice to combine this relaxed beach holiday with … Read more
I’ve written about Fraisthorpe beach before but wanted to also write about our recent visit the day after Boxing Day. It was a gloriously sunny day and – the crucial factor – there was no wind! Mr Wonders gave me a metal detector for my birthday at the end of November. I’ve always wanted a … Read more
Things to do in York – I love York and have lived here almost all of my life. It’s a wonderful place to live and a wonderful place to visit, along with the boutique hotels in York. There are so many things to do for adults and children – far more than I could possibly list … Read more
We recently flew long haul with the kids to Disney World with Virgin Atlantic from Manchester in the UK to Orlando in Florida. We usually fly with the lower budget airline Easyjet to Greece, so it was a real treat for us. Orlando with kids is amazing! My apologies for the slightly blurry photos, I only … Read more
The Top 10 Places to Visit on a Trip to Denver, Colorado was written by Heather Behrends of Made In A Pinch, a family lifestyle blog dedicated to helping parents bring family life from chaos to calm with practical tips and simple recipes. Heather lives just outside of Denver with her husband and three young … Read more
If you have a natural lawn, you’ll know that maintaining it throughout the year can feel like a losing battle. It’s no surprise that busy families are increasingly turning to artificial grass products to give their gardens a much-needed refresh. Leaps and bounds in technology mean that fake grass is becoming an increasingly viable option … Read more
We love both hotels breaks and glamping but which is best when you have kids? I have a list of the reasons for both: Reasons to take the kids Glamping You can glamp in some really exciting places like the Geodomes at Camp Katur or the Tree Houses at Swinton Park. Many glamping places offer … Read more
What food is included on board the Independence of the Seas from Royal Caribbean? – There are a multitude of food options on board Independence of the Seas, some are included in the cruise price and some you need to pay extra for. It’s always nice to know what is included before you go, so … Read more
The Disney Dining Plan – is it worth it? It’s a bit of a tricky question but you can work out whether it is worth it for your trip. To start with, at various points in the year you can book Disney accommodation and receive free dining. It’s absolutely worth doing this if you are … Read more