Category: Activities
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What you need to pack for a caravan holiday with kids
Caravan holidays were a thing of my childhood. Some of my core memories have been centred around a caravan park somewhere probably not too far from home. I recently went on a caravan holiday to the Cotswolds. I was with my sister and her son, and my three kids. So two adults and four kids…
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Hacks for swimming with kids – less faff more fun
Taking the kids swimming seems like such a wholesome activity. The joy on their faces as they splash, swim and jump in. But then you enter the seventh circle of hell. Getting changed. Whether you’ve got one kid and multiples, dressing sticky children while you’re also freezing cold yourself and usually naked, with a precariously…
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Games to play with kids when you’re tired
My little one is six weeks now. We’re getting between 2-4 wake ups, but this is always subject to change. I also have two other children, who really don’t give a shit if I’m tired. They still want to play. I also don’t want them to feel pushed out by the new baby. So, me…
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What I learned from my trip to Disneyland Paris – and what I’ll do different next time
In August 2024, me, Matt, Ida (4), and Martha (2) went to Disneyland Paris. We had the most incredible time. You can read my thoughts on: Now I’ve had a month to digest Disneyland Paris, I’ve thought about the things I’d do different next time. I’ve also thought about ways to save money, have more…
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Soft Play Review: Clara’s Corner
Clara’s Corner is a toddler soft play in West Wycombe. It’s fairly new, maybe 2023, 2024, and everything still looks well loved. Soft play isn’t my favourite thing to do with the girls if I’m honest. I usually leave soft play for Matt (He’s a huge fan). But, Matt was working and it had been…
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Tips for camping with kids
At the weekend, I had my first camping with kids experience. And I have another coming up in a few weeks… From this first trip, I learned a lot. If you’re planning on camping with kids, there are loads of benefits. Here are some: But, to make it a good camping trip, especially for your…
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Tumblestone Hollow Review ages 2 and 4
Before going to Tumblestone Hollow, I had a few questions. I thought, if you’re heading to Tumblestone Hollow in Henley with two kids to one adult, you might have similar questions. Here’s how I found my trip to Tumblestone Hollow with a four and two year old. Tumblestone Hollow Review It’s such a beautiful setting.…
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What I learned from a week in Butlin’s – A Butlin’s review Bognor and Minehead
Before I had kids, I always imagined holidays abroad with future children. I dreamt of days lazing by the pool watching the kids jumping in and out. I thought of the excitement of the plane, and the airport. I thought how much they’d love endless ice creams. In 2022, when Marfs was 8 months and…
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Horses Trust Buckinghamshire
Today we took the girls to the Horses Trust in Buckinghamshire. I’d seen it advertised on Instagram and thought the girls might like to see some horses living their best retired lives. What is the Horses Trust? The Horses Trust is a home of rest for retired horses. The charity has been going since 1886,…
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Free weekend activities with kids
This weekend we haven’t spent a penny on activities. We’re just about to apply for a mortgage and are in FULL saving mode. Usually at the weekend we’d go for coffee at the very least. But not this weekend. It’s not always easy to think of free weekend activities with kids. There’s always the temptation…
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