As a parent, you understand that it’s not the cost of the holiday that makes it fun and special for the whole family – it’s the time well-spent together. Whether it’s your next winter getaway to a ski lodge, spring break to an amusement park or summer holiday trip to the…

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Gemma and Jacob have always enjoyed visiting aquariums and Sea Life Centres, and discovering more about the ocean and the animals that live in and around it. Despite the fact that we only live an hour away from the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, we haven’t been for several years,…

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One thing we have discovered since moving into our new build house is just how little storage there is. The room sizes are great – until you have to put in a load of drawers and wardrobes to store everything in! There are ways to make things more practical though,…

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Ah the summer holidays. We always start well, with loads of trips and activities planned, but by the tail end of the summer we are often struggling for ideas, and trying to think of more ways to keep the kids active and engaged, and off the computers! Thankfully, Sun-Pat are…

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I remember the day Gemma started school like it was yesterday. I remember popping on her red uniform, tying her hair in pigtails and putting her shiny new shoes by the front door. Making her a special breakfast of pancakes and bacon. Checking and rechecking her book bag, lunch box…

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