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  • 48 Hours in Southampton with Kids: The Best Things to Do on a …

    48 Hours in Southampton with Kids: The Best Things to Do on a Family City Break
  • 48 Hours in Bath with Kids: The Ultimate Family Weekend Itinerary

    48 Hours in Bath with Kids: The Ultimate Family Weekend Itinerary
  • Christmas in Southampton: Our Magical Family Day Out at the Christmas Market & …

    Christmas in Southampton: Our Magical Family Day Out at the Christmas Market & Festive Attractions
  • A Magical Family Getaway at the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

    A Magical Family Getaway at the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
  • A Fantastic Family Break at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park

    A Fantastic Family Break at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park
  • 48 hours in Liverpool with my girls

    48 hours in Liverpool with my girls
  • London with 4 children? No Sweat..

    London with 4 children? No Sweat..
  • Sensory Stories At ZSL London Zoo

    Sensory Stories At ZSL London Zoo

Bedtime Starts at Bath Time: The Small Changes That Made Our Evenings Calmer

From babygrows to big-kid pyjamas, the routine tweaks that cut our bedtime from 90 minutes to 40. For about six months, bedtime in our house took an hour and a half. Every single night. It would start at half six with good intentions and a warm bath. By seven, the baby was wailing on the changing mat, my five-year-old was running laps of the landing with no pjs on, and I was trying to find a clean sleepsuit in the dark while my husband read the same dinosaur book for the fourth time. By eight, we were all exhausted, and…

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How You Can Increase Property Value with An Annexe

How You Can Increase Property Value with An Annexe

When we found out we were expecting Nancy, one of the biggest questions we faced was how our home would work for our growing …
How An Office Garden Can Change Your Life

How An Office Garden Can Change Your Life

Working from home has always sounded like the dream, hasn’t it? No commute, more flexibility and the chance to fit work around family …
The Best family friendly cities for a long weekend on a budget

The Best family friendly cities for a long weekend on a budget

A city break is a great way for families to enjoy quality time together without using too much annual leave. However, many households are …
One Little Change That Has Made Our Mornings Easier

One Little Change That Has Made Our Mornings Easier

Mornings in our house are busy. With five children ranging from my 7 month old to teenagers, everyone needs something different and more often that …
Creating a Calmer Nursery: Small Details That Can Make Bedtime Easier for Baby and Mum

Creating a Calmer Nursery: Small Details That Can Make Bedtime Easier for Baby and Mum

A nursery does not need to be perfect to feel peaceful. For new parents, there is often a lot of pressure to create a …
Camp Kindling Review: The Family Festival We Would 100% Visit Again

Camp Kindling Review: The Family Festival We Would 100% Visit Again

If you love the idea of taking your children to a festival but feel slightly overwhelmed by the reality of camping, organising activities and …