Being stranded on any British road is a problem when you need to change your wheel for a spare one. In Scotland, the problem is often more tricky because of the nature of the rural roads, especially in the north of the country. Unless you happen to be in a…
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We have always have always enjoyed visiting aquariums and Sea Life Centres, and the children absolutely love discovering more about the ocean and the animals that live in and around it. We are lucky enough to only live an hour away from the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, but we…
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Keeping the children in clothes and shoes is SO expensive. They grow so fast, and outfits need replacing regularly. Then there’s all the stuff they need for school; uniforms, sports kits, blazers and ties. Let’s not forget all the kit for after school clubs such as football, Guides, swimming and…
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Travelling with the kids is often seen as a bit of a hard work. There is a lot to anticipate about a trip with children. What if they scream or run around during the flight? What if you cannot find the food they like at the destination? Other problems like…
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It’s that time of year again – time to start thinking about school shoes for the new term. Max is quite hard on shoes, especially at school. In the early years they tend to wear the same shoes for everything from playtime to PE, so we really needed a tough,…
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