Camping dilemma – pole or airbeam tent?
Every time we go camping we see amazing tents or features that would be ideal for us. It’s like tent window shopping. The current dilemma is whether to stick with our poled tent which we’ve had for the last 3…
Holidays
43 failsafe camping tips from those in the know
Camping tips that are easy to do and will really help to make every family camping trip a success.
Self catering holiday experiences and packing checklist
Our last holiday away was self catering in the UK. We usually do hotels or bed & breakfasts because it’s just N and me. But this time we had the OH with us so opted for a cottage instead. The…
Why it’s easier to holiday with kids alone
My OH doesn’t really do holiday. Or days off work at all. The joys of working for himself and being a workholic. I usually just take N away on my own. We’ve only had 2 breaks when the OH came…
Tips for healthy camping food the kids will eat
The one thing we’re terrible at when we go camping is eating healthily. The children are always hungry so they just need feeding with whatever is there now. That tends to be snacks. crisps and other various bits that aren’t…
Sharing a love of Warcombe Farm campsite, Woolacombe
It’s not often we return to a place for a second time on holiday. But this year we really struggled to find a campsite that takes all of our boxes i.e. decent showers and toilets, electric hook-up and a good…
Camping essentials – the health and beauty essentials you need to take
When you say camping, very few people would think beauty products. Even glampers are unlikely to worry too much about taking health and beauty products with them. But once you’ve been camping and been eaten by bugs, or got sun…
The number 1 tip for camping with kids
On our recent annual camping holiday, the one thing we mums determined was essential when camping with kids was food. And plenty of it. It’s not always easy to keep stored, especially in the recent hot weather we’ve been having,…
Money-saving tips for summer holiday activities
School holidays can be expensive. Here’s money-saving tips for summer holiday activities, to have a good value but fun school holiday
How to reassure nervous campers, both children and adults
After 3 years of our annual camping trip with friends we’re seasoned campers now. Before we went on the annual trip I had camped before with a mix of success. From pretty disastrous guide camps to a snowy absolutely freezing…
Best British seaside towns and beaches for families
Holidays for many people in the UK means a trip to the seaside. Here’s some of the best British seaside towns and beaches for families.