This year’s summer holidays are a little different for us as a family. My wife and I are having to share child care because we both work. This means that for us both to earn money, my wife will work in the mornings until about midday and then as soon as she gets home I…
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Places I Would Like To Visit In The USA
Read moreI have never been to the USA, but it’s definitely on my to do list or bucket list. It’s the kind of trip that I would love to do with my wife and our seven year old twin girls. It would be an experience that none of us will forget, and would create wonderful family…
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Sri Lanka The Perfect Destination For A Family Holiday #AD
Read moreOver recent years families have started to look at holiday destinations that at one time seemed too far to travel too. However, the world has become a smaller place with airlines now flying all over the world on a regular basis. Families are now looking at holidays a bit differently. Instead of two weeks in…
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Making Sure You Have The Right Gear To Go Skiing #AD
Read moreNowadays people don’t just limit their family holidays to the summer. In fact many families now have two holidays a year. A very popular choice is to have a winter holiday of which skiing is usually the number one choice. Of course with a skiing holiday you have to have the right equipment and clothing.…
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My 23 Year Old Daughter is Going To New York Very Soon!
Read moreIn a couple of weeks my eldest daughter will be jetting off to New York with her partner and two friends. Part of me is very jealous as I have never been to the USA, but part of me is also very nervous of her trip to a country that this year has had nearly…
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Sunbed Stampede
Read moreWe have just returned from a weeks holiday in Menorca, (full holiday post will be coming later this week), but I thought this deserved a separate post of its own. Mainly because I have never in my life experienced the stampede at a time when you should still be asleep on holiday. The time in…
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How to Go Road Tripping Successfully With Your Partner
Read moreHitting the road with your partner is one of the best activities you can do together. It gives you the freedom to explore a destination that might be tough to access through other means. Both of you will definitely enjoy this journey and have a great time. Apparently, navigating new roads with your significant other…
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Summer Holidays Lollypops And The Sunshine: Entertaining the Kids
Read moreSix long weeks of school holidays! How do we entertain the children? Yes, it’s that age old question. We have 42 days to fill and make sure our children don’t get bored. In today’s world there is a massive emphasis on constantly trying to find things for children to do, which amazes me if I’m…
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My Son Is On A Lads Holiday. Oh, The Worry And Fear!
Read moreYesterday my 19 year old son went on his first lads holiday abroad with four of his friends, and the worry and fear that is consuming me is incredible! I’m not quite sure why, but the next 7 days can’t go quick enough for me and I can’t wait until he is back home. My…
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Our Holiday To Disneyland Paris 2018 Our Last Day! Video Special!
Read moreThis was it! Our final day of our holiday to Disneyland Paris 2018. The plan was to have an easy relaxed day, but of course that’s not always possible when you are on holiday at Disneyland Paris with six year old twin girls. The day was to turn out to be quite an adventure that…
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Our Holiday To Disneyland Paris 2018 Day 2 & 3
Read moreOn day two when I looked outside the window, I was disappointed that the weather was not the best. There were dark clouds in the sky and heavy rain forecast for lunchtime. Still we had wet weather coats and leggings and we were determined not to let the weather dampen our day. First up for…
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Our Holiday To Disneyland Paris 2018 Day 1
Read moreWe have recently returned from our annual holiday and for the second year in a row we decided to go to Disneyland Paris. The difference this year is that we decided to stay for seven days against just four days last year. One of the main reasons for that was hopefully it wouldn’t be too…
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It’s Time To Treat Yourself For Once!
Read moreWe need to start off by saying, there is no doubt at all that becoming a father is one of the best things that will ever happen/has happened to you in your life. The joy you’ll feel knowing that you’ve got a little boy or girl that is yours, and the love you will feel…
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Must Visit Places on the French Riviera
Read moreThe elegant and scenic strip of coastline called Cote d’Azur extended from Saint Tropez to Menton near the border with Italy. Cote d’Azur translates as Coast of Blue, known as the French Riviera, got its name from the deep blue Mediterranean Sea. This lovely tourist destination buzzes with energy during the vacation season and is…
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The Worry Of Going On Holiday In Our Very Troubled World
Read moreIn about four weeks time we will be going to Disneyland Paris, and if I’m honest it’s a worry to me when you travel abroad on holidays. The world is such a troubled place nowadays with conflicts that seem to be happening in every corner of the globe. A few weeks ago when America decided…
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Looks Like Camping Is On The Agenda This Summer
Read moreOver the last 12 months, my six year old twin girls have mentioned on a regular basis that they would love to go camping during the summer months. The influence has definitely come from a few of their school friends who go camping on a regular basis. We only have one problem though. We don’t…
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How to Beat The Stress of Last Minute Travel Packing
Read moreEveryone has been there: waiting too long to pack for a trip or completely forgetting to pack all-together. No matter the travel circumstances, packing last-minute for a trip is a nightmare. Initially, it seems impossible to pack everything we need within a short amount of time. But despite the fact, last-minute packing is actually doable…
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My Holiday Destinations Bucket List
Read moreOver the course of my lifetime, I have been very fortunate to visit on holidays many wonderful and exotic places. Which include destinations like Rome, Marrakesh and the Balearic Islands. That of course doesn’t mean that I have many more places, that I would love to visit and see the many fantastic places that the…
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DisneyLand Paris, I’m Coming Back This Year!
Read moreLast year I wrote a post all about being grumpy about going to Disneyland Paris. The situation for me was that I was never a Disney fan. I never really liked Disney as a child, so understanding ” the magic of Disney” that everybody talked about, well quite honestly I never got it. Last June…
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Three of the Best Family Activities in Sicily
Read moreThe largest Mediterranean island, sitting at the base on mainland Italy’s boot, Sicily is a stunning destination is popular with families. A scenic island with so many beautiful natural areas to explore and exciting activities, Sicily offers families days filled with fun, a chance to unwind, and for those looking to soak up Italian culture,…
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Oh No! It’s One Of Those Texts Again
Read moreLast year in March 2017 I wrote a post called Oh No! A Text I Never Wanted To Read. The post was all about my eldest daughter texting me about possibly going to live in Australia. My heart sank instantly and I struggled to come to terms with the thought of one of my children…
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