Looking after your kids’ skin in summer is always a little more challenging than during the colder months. Most families end up being torn between wanting to spend every free hour outdoors and the danger that prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can bring. While you might not be able to supervise your little ones around…
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Seeking some winter sun
Read moreFor the majority of us Brits summer means holidays, but have you ever thought about going on holiday in the winter? This year, my husband and I have been very lucky to have enjoyed two holidays. They were both very different holidays! The first was a trip to Disneyland Paris, which was very magical indeed,…
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My Top Summer Essentials
Read moreWith summer well and truly here, I thought that it was about time that I got my summer essentials together. Having kids means that the majority of my summer essentials have changed from what they used to be when I was a teenager, but I still have some firm favourites. I thought I’d share some…
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The Importance of Safety in the Sun this Summer
Read moreI recently read an article online about how a school boy returned from a school trip with really bad sunburn, and it really got me thinking about how important it is to stay safe in the sun. As a mum of twin girls who are just five years old, I’m always super careful about how long…
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Chasing the sun this Autumn
Read moreIf you have kids who aren’t in school yet, autumn can be a great time to book a family break. It’s usually better value for money than the summer months, and destinations like Lanzarote are less busy. Here are some of the best beaches and resorts where you can take the kids for safe paddling,…
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Winter Holidays in the Sun!
Read moreCan you believe that Christmas is just around the corner! It feels like it was only a few weeks ago that I was planning what presents I’d be buying my family and friends, and now it’s just one week away! The run up to Christmas can be quite stressful, especially if you have to buy…
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NSA Travel Essentials UV Sun Tent
Read moreShortly after the birth of our twins, my husband and I invested in a pop up sun tent. We thought it would be great for the garden, as well as days out to the beach and park etc. The tent was lovely, but unfortunately it had a big downside. We could never manage to fold…
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How to Stay Safe in the Sun this Summer
Read moreIf you and your little ones are anything like me and my family, then much of the summer months will be spent outdoors. We’ll either be in the garden with the paddling pool out, in the park or somewhere else outdoors, usually a farm! One thing that really worries me about being outdoors with my…