When your child is diagnosed with cancer, life becomes an endless cycle of hospital appointments, treatments, and clinical settings. Raines Retreat, a holiday home provided by Children with Cancer UK, offers families affected by childhood cancer something they desperately need: a safe space away from hospitals where they can simply be a family again. After […]
Our Stay At Raines Retreat By Children With Cancer UK Read More »
Is a Trip to See the Blackpool Illuminations Worth the Meltdown? (Your Family Needs This Magic!) Oh, the chaos of family life! You’ve packed the snacks, wrestled the small humans into their coats, and promised the trip of a lifetime. But let’s be real, the thought of busy seaside towns and late nights with overtired
All You Need to Know About Blackpool Illuminations Read More »
Dean Heritage Centre: Your Ultimate Family Guide to Forest Fun and Unique History Hands up if you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through Google on a rainy Saturday morning, desperately searching for a family day out that doesn’t involve a soft play area or a theme park that costs an arm and a leg? Yeah, me
The History of the Forest at the Dean Heritage Centre Read More »
On the 13th and 14th of September 2025, we were lucky enough to be invited to Stoke Mandeville Stadium (the birthplace of the Paralympics) in Aylesbury to attend Emmett’s Genies Year in a Day event. We arrived at midday on Saturday and left at midday on Sunday, and in that whirlwind 24 hours, we celebrated an entire year in
Our Experience of Emmett’s Genies Year in a Day Event Read More »
Your Ultimate Guide to Adding Sparkle (Without the Meltdown!) Okay, mamas and papas, let’s talk about that moment. Your child comes home from a friend’s birthday party, eyes wide with wonder, and points to a shimmering, glittery strand in their friend’s hair. “Can I have that? Please? It’s hair tinsel!” If you’ve had this request (or
How To Use A Hair Tinsel Kit In A Few Easy Steps Read More »
Before heading to Paris on your next Disney trip, there are a few Disney movies that you might want to watch so that your whole family can recognise the Disney stars that you will see at the meet and greets for photos with Disney characters or see taking part in the parades as well as
Must-Watch Movies Before Going To Disneyland Paris Read More »
Baking a cheesecake with your children can be a delightful and rewarding experience. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bond and create lasting memories. While you might end up with a few more crumbs and a slightly messier kitchen, the benefits for your child are numerous. Cooking together teaches valuable life skills, from following instructions to
Easy No-Bake Biscoff Salted Caramel Cheesecake Recipe Read More »
Welcome to the cosy corner of Chase Farm! Nestled amidst the sprawling greenery of the Forest of Dean and between the Wye rivers, this family farm has been a haven for happy cows and delicious produce for generations. They’re a working dairy farm, the farmlands echoing with gentle mooing as the herd grazes contentedly. Fresh
Chase Farm Milk in the Forest of Dean Read More »
Thank you to Suzy from www.wemadeawish.co.uk for this guest post. How do you feel about gardening? Do you love the calming benefits of being outdoors? Or is it just not your bag? I’ve enjoyed gardening more and more over the last few years. Many of us discovered a love of being outdoors and growing during
Three benefits of gardening and growing your own food Read More »
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is an annual event and is in fact the largest annual free ballooning event in Europe. It started in 1979 when some hot air balloon enthusiasts got together at Ashton Court Estate and flew 27 balloons. These days there are over 100 balloons that take part and around 500, 000
Visitors Guide To The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Read More »
