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The Perfect Cardiff Day Trip Itinerary
Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway with friends or to keep the kids entertained for a day, the Welsh capital is a front-runner for your day trip destination. Loud, lively and always out for a good time, Cardiff has…
Discovering nesting birds in your garden
As we move through February and into March, bird nesting season starts in the UK. Discovering nesting birds in your garden can be a delightful experience, offering a glimpse into the wonders of nature. However, it’s important to handle the…
Kids’ bedroom trends for 2024
A new year may mean new home décor for your family and your child’s bedroom could be the best place to start. It’s recommended by experts that bedrooms should be updated every three to four years, so if that time…
The Rise of the Staycation: Why Domestic Holidaymaking is Back on Top
The UK is enjoying something of a holiday-based renaissance at the moment, and not necessarily with respect to tourists flocking back after the relative restriction of the coronavirus pandemic. Indeed, post-pandemic impacts, coupled with by-products of our departure from the…
Planning Your Child’s Bedroom: Everything You Need To Know
Preparing your child’s bedroom is an exciting endeavour that requires both practical considerations and an element of fun. From choosing the right bed to decorating the walls, creating a space your child will thrive in takes thought and care. Use…
Ground Source Heat Pumps: A Greener, More Sustainable Way to Heat Your Home
As we all seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint and transition to more sustainable lifestyles, one technology has quietly emerged as a champion of eco-friendly heating – the ground source heat pump. It’s a system that not only keeps…
A Parent’s Guide to GCSEs
Knowing how to support your child through the stress of their GCSE exams can be daunting. We all want our children to do well and help them in anyway we can, however many parents in the UK have no idea…
Celebrating Milestone Moments: 4 Graduation Gift Ideas for Parents to Give
Are you a parent of a child who has recently graduated? If you answered “YES”, then you must be looking for a perfect gift for your child to celebrate this significant milestone together. Picking up the perfect gift for your…
Inspiring play with Connetix Tiles
I’m always looking for new ways to get my young daughter engaging in STEM. Play is a great way to encourage this interest. Thankfully there are plenty of new toys coming onto the market that help developing minds. Encouraging open-ended…
What should I look for when choosing a senior school?
Choosing a senior school for your child can feel like a big responsibility. And it seems to creep up on us too! One day they just starting primary school as 4-year-olds. Then all of sudden it’s senior school open days…
7 Tips for Enjoyable Family Outings to the Local Park
Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and bond with your family in the great outdoors by taking a trip to the local park. Not only will you be able to de-stress surrounded by nature, but you’ll also have…
The festival bag from Paper Bag Co
I’m lucky enough to have several bags from Cotton Bag Co which are sustainable, super stylish and always very useful. The jute Selfie Bag is probably my favourite, as the colours and patterns are so bright and vibrant on the natural material.…
