Family & Lifestyle Blog
2018 is the year of the staycation. Latest statistics reveal that more Brits are shunning holidays abroad in favour of holidays at home. According to The Express, 57% of the nation will be staying in the UK this year for their holidays. But, with the average staycation coming in at £823 and us parents feeling …
As I write this laying on the floor next to your cot, you’re anything bar cute. In the last 35 minutes, you’ve kicked me in the head, taken your sleeping bag off, emptied the wicker basket next to your cot and ignored me when I’ve told you to lay down. And you’re currently shouting ‘yeah!’ …
Last month, I decided to start doing a monthly update again. However, it appears that that post has disappeared into oblivion. It’s not in my deleted posts or drafts and I literally have no idea what happened to it. I’ve brought these monthly updates back – now renamed as ‘Family Favourites’ – as I think …
The school holidays are here and summer shows no sign of letting up, which means it’s time to spend some valuable family time together. However, family days out can be expensive. According to Travelodge, parents spent £2,510 keeping their kids entertained during the summer of 2017. This isn’t much of a surprise when the average …
The school summer holiday is finally here, yet it feels like we’ve been enjoying summer for months. Forecasters predict that temperatures could peak in the mid thirties this week, while hose pipe bans are imminent. As Mum to a 14 month old, this summer is different for me than any other. There’s no time for me …
Colchester Zoo, is one of Essex’s biggest tourist attractions. Last year, 1,051,685 headed through their doors to view wild tigers, fluffy penguins and cheeky monkeys. However, entry isn’t cheap. During the main season, an adult visitor can expect to pay £22.99, while a child ticket will set you back £15.99. Therefore, here’s how you can …
You’ll frequently find debates between parents regarding bottle and breastfeeding. As a parent who tried breastfeeding but ultimately used baby formula to feed her baby, I advocate personal choice and doing what’s best for you and your baby. Of course there are benefits in breastfeeding, but baby formula can benefit individuals, too. However, the news …
With temperatures failing to dip below the high 20’s following the UK’s longest heatwave in decades, millions of dogs are struggling to keep cool. A dog who overheats will likely need veterinary attention and a high vet bill will undoubtedly be coming your way. As a responsible and loving dog owner, you don’t want to …
Wow! I can’t believe you’re 14 months already! Last month I highlighted the cute things you do at 13 months. Amazingly, you’ve changed so much in the past month, it’s almost scary. As you grow and develop over the coming months I want to keep documenting all the cute and quirky things you do. Therefore, …
When a new baby is born, he or she is usually bombarded with gifts. This is often a great help to new parents as babies need so many things. Of course the new baby deserves to be spoiled, but with mum having done all the hard work, I think it’s only fair that they get …