Jump In Edinburgh
Last weekend, we took the kids to the newly opened ‘Jump In’ trampoline park; just on the outskirts of Musselburgh on the Newhailes Industrial Estate… Read More »Jump In Edinburgh
Time for Adventure
5 Tips for Camping with Kids
I’ve already spent a few nights under canvas this year – and will have spent several more before the end of summer. Whilst this does… Read More »5 Tips for Camping with Kids
Planning a Garden with Kids in Mind
As the days are beginning to get warmer and we’re having actual glimpses of the sun, my thoughts have begun to turn to our garden.… Read More »Planning a Garden with Kids in Mind
Two Day Family Itinerary For A City Break In Edinburgh
With the May holiday rapidly approaching the pressure to find something to do over the long weekend increases. I have no doubt that many people… Read More »Two Day Family Itinerary For A City Break In Edinburgh
8 Reasons Kids Should Play Outside in All Weathers
My kids undoubtably NEED time outside – without fresh air and space to breath they alternate between extreme grouchiness and hyper activity. There is absolutely no doubt… Read More »8 Reasons Kids Should Play Outside in All Weathers
Maid of the Forth ferry to Inchcolm Island
Yesterday we set off on a new adventure and got the Maid of the Forth ferry to Inchcolm Island. Having never done this before I… Read More »Maid of the Forth ferry to Inchcolm Island
40 Ways to Live a More Fulfilled Life
Are you approaching a ‘big’ birthday? Or have you, like me, found that all of them seem ‘big’? I’m often surprised actually how old I… Read More »40 Ways to Live a More Fulfilled Life
Developing Water Confidence in Kids
Swimming is one of those things that I think is just easier if you nail it early. If you grow up as something as habit… Read More »Developing Water Confidence in Kids
A Trip to the Kelpies
After the first week of the ‘summer’ holidays here, it became apparent that the sun was not shining. I had an epic list of things we really wanted to do but the grey skies were just off putting. Giving in to this really just meant a lot of staying home and this really was not working. So rain or shine – we’ve been off on adventures. Edinburgh has some great family days out – so thankfully, we have some brilliant options on our doorstep.
I’ve driven past the Kelpies so many times over the years to various work events in Stirling, and we had always said we’d visit but somehow we had never made it there. Even though the skies were decidedly filled with rain clouds and drops were falling here and there – I’m very glad we managed to tick it off our list.Read More »A Trip to the Kelpies
8 Edinburgh Summer Days Out
It’s hard to believe that it’s already the third week of the summer holidays. The time just seems to be flying by. We’re trying to make the most of the time we have together as a family before school starts again. Thankfully, Edinburgh has some amazing top family attractions: I thought I’d share a few of our favourite days out…Read More »8 Edinburgh Summer Days Out