Finding the best places for parents in the Cotswolds and beyond
Baggage - make sure it’s not too heavy as airlines are really strict about this and you could end up with having to put stuff in your hand luggage. Take some lavender oil as it’s great for bites, stings etc. Take more photos of people near the end of the holiday as they look better! (No... Continue Reading →
Are boys different from girls and should they be brought up differently? Yes, according to Australian child psychologist, Steve Biddulph author of Raising Boys. With sometimes three boys in our house at the same time: Ed aged 3 and my stepsons, 12 and 16, I thought I’d have another read of the book and share... Continue Reading →
We all know the department store giant is opening in the town soon but did you know about the interesting history of John Lewis? Its success is down to a radical ‘experiment’ which was the idea of founder John Spedan Lewis. His quite radical ideas for over 100 years ago included creating a ‘partnership’ where... Continue Reading →
Summer holidays have started for some and for others they are just a few days away. Placeswithed has put together a list of ideas for summer activities. Many ideas have been researched (nicked from Pinterest!) or come from my previous blog posts. Yes, some are obvious but sometimes my obvious might not be your obvious... Continue Reading →
Would your kids like the chance to drive a real car with a professional instructor? Young Driver offers lessons to 5-17-year olds at their 60 venues across the UK. It’s a great opportunity for those approaching driving lesson age or for a one-off treat! My two step-sons, aged 12 and 16, tried it out today... Continue Reading →
I’ve never been in more need for a spa day. Well actually, I often feel the need for one but don’t have the time. As a teacher and mum, life can get a bit hectic but today I had a rare day to myself and went along to the new Hatherley Manor Spa. I would... Continue Reading →
Maybe it’s due to the heatwave or end of term but Ed’s behaviour has taken a bit of a nosedive! He’s generally pretty good and I’m often posting angelic pictures of him but, of course that is not always the whole story. This morning for example, as we were getting ready to go out, Ed... Continue Reading →
Love it or hate it (or a bit of both!) the school summer holidays are only a couple of weeks away so we’ve come up with a list of places/activities to keep the kids entertained! In date order and find out more by clicking on the hyperlinks… Giant Lego Brick Animal Trail at Slimbridge Wetland... Continue Reading →