travel

Travel: BARCELONA
What to do in the stunning Spanish city of Barcelona
- November 22, 2015
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ENSURING WATER SAFETY iSwimband
We tried out the iSwimband drowning detector
- September 10, 2015
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SHREK’S ADVENTURE // dreamworks’ fun & fabulous family day out
Our fun day out at Dreamworks’ newest family attraction
- July 14, 2015
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THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER // how to make the most of the magical studio tour
We explored the world of Harry Potter on the magical Warner Bros. Studio Tour. We admired Hogwarts, knocked on the door at Privet Drive and wandered the wonderful Diagon Alley.
- July 9, 2015
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Travel: Northern Lights
Searching for the Northern Lights, in the Finish Arctic Circle
- January 17, 2015
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MY SUNDAY PHOTO (16 november)
My Sunday Photo – sweet shops of Bruges
- November 16, 2014
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SUNSET SAILS (thames river cruise)
Sunset sailing – a stunning Thames river cruise
- September 28, 2014
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ARE WE NEARLY THERE YET?! (family travel tips)
Handy family travel tips to make long journeys a little easier!
- September 12, 2014
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SPRING TIME & SUNSHINE (country kids)
Easter was so lovely that we just had to get outdoors, and make the most of the Spring time sunshine.
- April 27, 2014
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SO MUCH MORE THAN SHAKESPEARE (stratford-upon-avon)
photo courtesy: @StratfordDC When I was growing up in little ‘ole New Zealand I used to read about William Shakespeare growing up in Stratford-upon-Avon. Back…
- February 23, 2014
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CORNISH DREAMS // our amazing (and surprisingly relaxing) family break
We were lucky to stay at family friendly Cornwall accommodation Bosinver Farm Cottages – where hosts Pat and Dave provide everything you need for a relaxing stay.
- November 6, 2013
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BEAUTIFUL BOSINVER (family friendly cornish cottages)
No one likes a show off. BUT LOOK WHERE WE’RE GOING!!! This, ladies and gents, is the Trerose cottage, and will be our adorable little…
- June 6, 2013
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EXCESS BAGGAGE
In the days when I had time to read books, and take a long bath, and didn’t have to tuck my belly into the waistband…
- April 16, 2013
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OUR BLOOMIN’ LOVELY DAY OUT (eden project)
• our Eden tickets were provided for the purpose of review Look – I totally put my hands up. I only suggested the Eden Project…
- May 20, 2012
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY // scuba diving the great barrier reef
Just looking at this brings back lovely memories of two weeks spent in tropical Far North Queensland, back in the year 2000. I set off with…
- February 19, 2011
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HOLIDAY HIJINX // the gallery
At first glance, these might seem like strange pics for this week’s Sticky Fingers Gallery prompt of ‘Holiday’, but, please, allow me to explain… Both…
- July 7, 2010
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About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.











