Just before the start of the summer holidays, Kia contacted us to see if we would like to test drive the Kia Optima Sportswagon. Challenging us to see how it performs for us on family days out. We jumped at the chance as neither of us has driven a Kia model before and would be a great way to see how it works for our family.… View Post
The results of a £1.2 million visitor improvement and conservation project at Framlingham Castle in Suffolk have recently been unveiled. A brand new café and retail space have been added to the Workhouse at Framlingham Castle and an original mezzanine level has been reinstated to house a new exhibition which tells the stories of the historic property and its former residents, including Mary Tudor, who was proclaimed Queen of England at the castle in 1553. … View Post
One of the things that we love to do as a family is going out and enjoying a meal together. Whether it is just the five of us or whether we are meeting up with family and friends for a larger get-together. Going out allows us the opportunity to all enjoy the time together, without one of us thinking about checking the oven or loading the dishwasher etc. It is a chance to just be a family, chat together and swap stories from our week etc.… View Post
I recently saw a post on Facebook where someone was asking about what essentials they cannot live without when they travel (apologies I can’t remember who this was but please shout if it was you). So it spurred me into thinking about what my travel essentials are when I’m not travelling with the children.… View Post
Something we started a couple of years ago was sending postcards to family and friends whenever we were away visiting a theme park etc. At the same time, we would write one for ourselves and sent it home. Whilst this is a fun idea, it can work out costly, plus what happens to those postcards after a few or two? Plus what about the places you go that you can’t buy a postcard for? That visit or activity may well be forgotten about as there is no record of it.… View Post
Welcome to Oh My Blog: A monthly blogging series that allows you to meet a fellow blogger and get their opinions on a whole host of topics. Since it’s July, there’s no better time to start talking about holidays, sunshine and getaways and this month, it’s the turn of Naomi from Trips with a Tot!… View Post
I’m really quite pleased that it is Friday. I’m having a bad day. No particular reason, just lots of little things which are leading me to believe that today is not my day. There are days like that every now and again that just don’t seem to go right from the moment you woke up. At least I have the weekend to look forward to and then just one more week of school runs to contend with.… View Post
The curious nature of my children makes me sometimes see the world through their eyes. They look at things with such wonder and question, how, when and why. Whereas as an adult I tend to… View Post
No matter how many times you have made the journey to our capital it still feels so special. For those visiting London, it can be for a whole host of reasons, from business meetings to sightseeing. Meeting family and friends to indulging in a show and some shopping. Whatever reason draws you to London, make sure your next visit includes a meal at Planet Hollywood.… View Post
The world is open for your family to explore. If you are ready to live the experience, we have some useful advice. These are three of the best destinations for family travel.… View Post