How to pack for a camping trip
One of the worst things about going on holiday is packing. For one parent, that often means packing for the rest of the family as well. For camping, that prospect can be even more off-putting because you need to take…
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Garmin Vivofit Jr activity tracker for children
The growth of the activity tracker has been immense over the last few years, and I’ve been one of those who’s loved theirs. I’ve had a Fitbit One, a Flex that I didn’t believe, and now I have a Fitbit…
Enjoying pancakes at Little Amsterdam Banbury
We love pancakes in our house. As with most people it’s rare we have them more frequently than the lemon and sugar ones on pancake day. But sometimes you just fancy them at other times. Locally we’re lucky enough to…
On the fourth day of parenting – Your Christmas day lunch de-stressed
I love Christmas day lunch (we have lunch rather than dinner). I’m one of those people who will happily eat Christmas dinner of roast turkey and all the accompaniments each time there’s a Christmas lunch or meal out with work…
Enjoying the outdoors with Trespass coats
*Ad – gifted The weather’s certainly turned colder here, and we’re expecting a cold spell on the way. Being sent coats from Trespass was perfect timing. I don’t mind the cold as long as I’m dressed for the weather, and…
An ode to bootcut jeans
I love a pair of jeans. Outside of work that’s all I wear apart from the occasional shorts for summer holidays, or dress if it’s a party or smart do. But every time I go to buy jeans I struggle. …
How to make Yorkshire Pudding wraps and 10 amazing filling ideas
One of the favourite foods in our house is Yorkshire Pudding. N would eat it with every roast given the chance but we usually stick with beef roast and Yorkshire pudding. I hadn’t seen Yorkshire pudding as a street food…
Enjoy a luxury Christmas gift hamper from Prestige Hampers
Mention a Christmas gift hamper or luxury hamper to someone, and it conjures up thoughts of posh shops and food. Hampers that you dreamed of when browsing gift catalogues, and unusual foods and drinks that you fancied trying. We were…
Bassetts vitamins for healthy kids and family fun
Autumn’s arrived (although the weather hasn’t really turned cold yet), and winter will soon be upon us. Lots of people think that means the onslaught of colds and lurgy going round, and having to hibernate inside. Ok, so everyone likes…
Gift ideas for kids age 5 to 11 years to take to parties
As soon as children start school, the birthday invitations begin. They always seem to come in clusters as well, starting at larger parties, then gradually as children move through the school, they get smaller. It’s hard deciding what to buy…
School swimming lessons – how to prep your children
Swimming and water safety is now part of the National Curriculum. Yes, yet another thing that schools are now responsible for which seems a little unfair. But it does mean that all kids should be able to swim by the…
