With the Summer holidays firmly upon us in Scotland, my thoughts are once again turning to how to entertain the kids when we’re travelling. I’m… Read More »10 tips for Travelling with Babies and Toddlers
Edinburgh Festival really is for everyone. Once upon a time I may have been frequenting late night comedy shows and whiling away my hours in a… Read More »5 Top Tips for Enjoying Edinburgh Festival with Kids
I think the majority of people actually have capsule wardrobes whether they are aware of it or not. How often do you find yourself reaching… Read More »Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2017
I’m ashamed to say that despite living in Edinburgh for almost ten years now, I had failed to visit Holyrood Palace until now. However, with… Read More »A Family Day Out to Holyrood Palace
Sometimes in life, it really is good to try new things. To take the opportunities to form memories rather than staying in comfortable routine. Which… Read More »Söderberg Jazz Festival
Over the last month or so we’ve had to make some very difficult decisions about Thomas’ nursery care. We had been really happy with the care provided, but when management announced a number of major changes we really had to re-assess whether it was the right place for him.
We were incredibly saddened that ultimately, the nursery appeared not to be listening to it’s own staff. Which gave us little confidence that they would bother listening to parents either. Everything just really seemed to lack common sense and has left us feeling really quite sad about the whole thing.
Thomas really adores the people who look after him and they provide excellent care. But we came to realise that no matter how well intentioned those people are, there’s just no way they could continue that level of care in the environment the management are attempting to introduce.Read More »What Should Education Look Like?
We’re incredibly lucky to live in a city with such a varied program of events for children. This weekend is of course, no exception to that. I think it’s always good to try new things and embark on different adventures. Somehow we’ve never been to The Queen’s Gallery before so this one really caught my eye.
If you’re free on Saturday afternoon why not head to the Family Activity day at Holyrood Palace? Read More »Family Activity Day at The Queen’s Gallery
In the UK, Father’s Day is rapidly approaching so once again, I’m faced with the question – what do you get the person who has… Read More »The Perfect Gift for Father’s Day
Anyone who knows me well will be aware that I’m a little fussy about what we have in our house. I’m not a massive fan… Read More »Review: Messy Me High Chair Cushions
If you follow me on Instagram at all, you’ll know that we recently embarked on an epic road trip South. Usually, we’d just fly down to Gatwick but for some reason we thought it would be fun to drive.
It will be no surprise this was successful for as long as Thomas slept. The rest of the time, he was pretty grumpy.
We did however find a solution.
A solution that entertained both kids, caused them hilarity and happiness for Mike and I.Read More »Review and Giveaway: The Saviour To Kid’s Music