• Can You Even Keep Up with Tech Anymore?

    Ever feel like tech gadgets are racing ahead while we’re just trying to lace up our sneakers? It seems like every time you blink, there’s a new smartphone hitting the shelves, practically screaming, “Buy me!” But let’s be real—keeping up with the latest and greatest tech can feel like a… Listen ⇢

  • Exploring Legoland Discovery Centre: Fun for Kids and Adults

    Being Merlin passholders one of the places we get free entry to is Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham, which is conveniently located opposite Sealife Centre Birmingham so makes for a really good double visit trip! Where is Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham? Address: LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham, King Edwards Rd, Birmingham B1… Listen ⇢

  • How To Secure Great Reviews For Your Small Online Store

    Pexels – CC0 License Running a small online store can be a wonderful side hustle for many people, or even turn into a full-time job. Perhaps you sell handcrafted items such as necklaces, ear clips, or other fashionable goods. Maybe you reupholster small furniture pieces or have a penchant for… Listen ⇢

  • Forest of Dean parkrun run report

    Today Forest of Dean not only ticked off a multitude of challenges for me (Alphabeteer, Run Forest Run and one of our Pears in the wood courses) but it is also my 19th different location, being an official ‘tourist’ is just one more course away! Forest of Dean parkrun Unsurprisingly… Listen ⇢

  • Wyre Forest Gruffalo Trail

    We have done the Wyre Forest Gruffalo Trail a couple of times now, it’s a really good way to trick the kids into burning off energy! Where is Wyre Forest? Wyre Forest is part of Forestry England and is located just north of Worcester towards West Midlands Safari Park. What3Words… Listen ⇢

  • Embracing the Slow-Living Lifestyle

    Not too long ago, men and women alike strove for a fast paced living. Climbing that corporate ladder and spending long hours at work was the norm. Since remote work has become popular across the world and with many countries considering a 4-day work week, this “fast-living” trend has started… Listen ⇢

  • Compton Castle – The Castle that isn’t a Castle?

    While we were in Devon this week visiting Miles (one of our older sons) we needed to find an activity to do while it was raining. National Trust membership to the rescue and off we headed to Compton Castle. Where is Compton Castle? Castle: Dramatic fortified manor house with towers… Listen ⇢

  • Family Fun at Flip Out Sandwell

    A bit of a last minute visit to Flip Out today. When I saw the M5 traffic on google maps before we set off for Ikea was crazy, I quickly booked in a stop off in Oldbury. Flip Out Sandwell Address: 1, Churchbridge Ind Estate, Churchbridge, Oldbury B69 2APOpening Hours: Mon… Listen ⇢

  • Brockhampton Estate: Family Fun and Hidden Treasures at this National Trust Location

    I have felt awful having Holly and Oscar home while I have been working this summer. So we are trying to make the most of any time off I have! Last night we decided to sign up to a National Trust membership and made our first visit Brockhampton with our… Listen ⇢

Meet the family

We’re a family that loves to explore — whether it’s discovering hidden gems across the UK or heading off on international adventures. Wherever we go, we share honest reviews and family-focused content to help other parents plan their own getaways and experiences.