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Holiday houseplant care: how to keep them alive!

July 24, 2020 by Catherine 2 Comments

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With the end of the school term fast approaching, I bet lots of us are counting down the days to a long-awaited summer holiday.  And with that comes the inevitable pre-holiday organising.  Last-minute shopping, packing lists and pet care arrangements probably spring straight to mind, but if you’ve got any houseplants, you also need a plan for keeping them alive while you’re away. Most houseplants will be able to tolerate neglect for a ...

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Filed Under: Houseplants Tagged With: Containers, holidays, Home, Houseplants, Plants, Summer, Top Tips, watering

8 breathtaking places to visit in Spain 

June 1, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Have you explored Spain on holiday? Beautiful beaches, amazing architecture, delicious cuisine and interesting nightlife are just some of the reasons why Spain is one of the most visited countries in Europe. We've holidayed in Spain a couple of times, but we've only scratched the surface of what the country has to offer, and I'd love to visit again. If you're looking forward to your next holiday trip, here are eight ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Europe, Family travel, holidays, Spain, Travel, Travel tips

Family travel: planning a New Zealand road trip

January 20, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you busy planning this year’s family holiday?  January is traditionally the busiest month for holiday sales, and it’s not hard to see why. We all need something to look forward to once Christmas is over, don’t we! We always plan our family holidays in January, and this year we’ve got quite a big adventure on our wish list: a New Zealand road trip. We’ve been talking about this holiday for a while now, but ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Children, Family, Family Fun, Family travel, holidays, New Zealand, Travel

10 tips for tackling holiday sea sickness

March 15, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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A guest post today for those of you who are considering a family holiday involving boat travel. We've been on a few family ferry trips to France in the past, and dealing with sea sickness was definitely my top concern when it came to the kids. Thankfully we emerged relatively unscathed, but I know from my friends' experiences that this isn't always the case! This guest post has lots of great tips for helping minimise the effects of sea ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Boat trip, Family travel, holidays, Sea sickness, Top Tips

5 things a family with small children should consider when choosing holiday accommodation

June 26, 2017 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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If you're in the midst of planning a family holiday, today's guest post on choosing holiday accommodation is full of tips to make the task easier.  Enjoy! If you’re off on your travels this summer with the little ones in tow, there are a few things you’ll need to bear in mind when choosing the most suitable holiday accommodation for you all. No matter where you’re headed, either at home or abroad, keep these things in mind and your getaway will ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Children, Family, holidays, Planning, Self-catering, Top Tips, Travel

4 Incredible Parks, Nature Attractions and Gardens to Visit in Glasgow

September 21, 2016 by Catherine 2 Comments

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UK city breaks don't have to be exclusively limited to arts, culture and sampling city life; many offer some fantastic outdoor attractions and adventures too.  This guest post from Extra Mile Coaches explores what's on offer in and around Glasgow to tempt you outdoors and into nature.  Enjoy! In addition to incredible architecture and art galleries, Glasgow is gaining a reputation for the excellent quality of its parks, nature attractions and ...

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Filed Under: Days Out Tagged With: Days out, Family, Glasgow, holidays, Nature, Parks, Scotland, Top Tips

Top Picks for family fun in Norfolk

May 23, 2016 by Catherine 2 Comments

bewilderwood is a magical family day out in norfolk

When choosing a family holiday, it’s always a huge help to have recommendations on local attractions to help you pick the best destination.  If you’re thinking of holidaying in the UK this year, check out this guest post from Diane Pearce of holiday cottage rental website Bimblebox, which is packed with suggestions for family fun in Norfolk.  Enjoy! There is a lot to be said for UK staycations. They require far less planning, there is ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Children, Days out, Family, holidays, Top Tips

Finding our epic: a family adventure in Wales

March 16, 2016 by Catherine 26 Comments

a family adventure in wales exploring conwy castle

Have you ever had such a great time on a holiday that, as soon as you get home, you check out the house prices in the place you were staying?  That's me this week! Last weekend we were invited to visit North Wales as part of the Visit Wales Year of Adventure campaign.  With the aim of inspiring you to "Find Your Epic", the campaign is all about stepping outside, discovering the fantastic landscape and ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Beach, Children, Cycling, Days out, Family, holidays, Nature, Outdoors, Seaside, Spring, Wales

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I’m Catherine, mum, wife, writer and fan of wellies. We love exploring, creating and growing things and my blog shares ideas, inspiration and tips for making the most of busy family life, indoors and out.
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