Mop Fair

mop fair

My boys were lucky this year that we took them to both evenings (tonight and last night) of the annual Mop Fair. The swimming pool carpark and a few roads are shut off and filled with fairground rides, traditional games, sideshows, stalls, attractions – including bright colour merchandise, candy floss and not forgetting the fish! … Read more

10 Tips for an Active Family Summer

10 tips for an active family summer

My family keeping active is important to me. Whilst my children were not at school I am aware that not only were they missing out on their PE lessons for fitness, but nor were they walking (or cycling) to school and back. Neither was I. To combat this lack of exercise I made sure that I … Read more

Back to School Kit List for the Unorganised

Back to School Kit List for the Unorganised

Back to School for the Unorganised So I have just started thinking about getting the school kit ready.  I try to get organised I really do, but it usually ends up with an idea, or even a list and I just never seem to find the time to get around to it. People being ready … Read more

Butlin’s Skegness Review June 2014

Butlin's Skegness Short break review

We went on a guaranteed £15 per person Sun Holiday to Butlin’s Skegness for a weekend in June 2014. I have to say it was a long drive away but well worth it, especially for the price we paid for it. The boys declared it the best holiday ever, and my husband and I really … Read more

£9.50 Sun Holiday Devon Valley (119) Review

devon valley holiday village

Devon Valley Holiday village is in Teignmouth Devon (TQ14 0EY). We went to Devon Valley Holiday park as a family of 6 over the May Bank Holiday weekend on a £9.50 Sun Holiday. Over the £9.50 per person it cost an extra £3 per person for entertainment passes (which were worth it for the 5 … Read more

Molluscum Contagiosium #HealthHop

Health hop

When you have had four children I think you get a general idea about whether to take your child to see a doctor or not. If it’s nothing serious then it’s usually more faff than it’s worth organising everything and everyone to get to the appointment. Then there’s a matter of will they need to … Read more

Packing for £9.50 Sun Holiday

sun holiday packing tips

When planning a £9.50 Sun holiday I like to think about how much and what I need to pack. This may make a difference dependent on how I am travelling there. There are certain things that most camp sites do supply such as a television, beds, chairs etc. Things such as cutlery, plates and so … Read more

Mr Blobby does Sport Relief

Mr Blobby Sport Relief

Just an ordinary day in Tewkesbury as Mr Blobby takes the children to school! Actually it was a mini practise (school) run, which also aimed to raise awareness of Sport Relief. It was my turn to take part in the  Team Honk Relay. Dressed in a  Mr Blobby costume I was to take the Baton from Sarah in Gotherington … Read more