We have had the most wonderful Summer. Dylan especially has spent more time on beaches and in the sea than ever before. Two weeks in France was perfect and very much needed for all of us. We have had long weekends away and had some lovely days out with family and friends. I always find the more you enjoy the holiday the more you want to start planning the next one and that’s exactly what we have started to do. What do we want from a family holiday? This has changed over the years. The ...
New UK study looks at music and driving habits
New UK study looks at music and driving habits A new study published by national car leasing firm All Car Leasing has unearthed some fascinating results on the audio habits of UK motorists. In this blog we’re going to break down some of the core points they’ve raised to share with our audience, we’re sure you’ll all find something interesting here and if not, then you can take a look at the really good infographic they’ve made or even listen in to the podcast the guys recorded ...
There’s no place like Noz – Nozstock 2019
When I first went to Nozstock (6 years ago) it was as a reviewer with a young child. Nozstock has now become a regular mark on the calendar. It generally falls on the weekend after they finish school so it feels like the start to the Summer holidays. What has changed over the years, apart from plenty on site (remember the old tractors?) is my relationship with not just with the farm but the family and crew behind it. It was so lovely to meet with Ella and have a look around the farm a few ...
Meeting the Nozstock family
I’ve been attending festivals for over twenty seven years. In that time I have fallen in and out of love with different festivals for a variety of reasons, however over the years one that has always remained a consistent favourite not just for me but the whole family is Nozstock. Reviewing it over the years and the fact it’s on the doorstep has made me feel more attached to the festival so when I was recently invited to come and have a look around the farm and have a chat with Ella Nosworthy, ...
5 Reasons to choose Sicily for your next family Holiday
If you haven’t already, it’s definitely time to plan your next holiday or at least start taking a look at some of the best places to visit. If you’re thinking about visiting Italy, then you shouldconsider going to the island of Sicily. Here are 5 good reasons Sicily might be the ideal destination for your next vacation.1. Gorgeous beachesBeing the second largest island in the Mediterranean, ...
4 Tactics for a road trip with young kids
If you've got kids, then you'll understand that things can get fractious when boredom sets in. From tears and tantrums to annoying their siblings, kids will find other things to occupy them if there isn't anything to do. The bad news for parents is that this response to boredom can end up being amplified significantly on long and boring car journeys. Put it this way: if you're bored on a car journey, then imagine what it's like for your kids! Here are four tactics that can help to ease ...