My twelve year olds are so hard to buy for at Christmas. I am not a huge fan of buying for buying sakes.  Or getting tat to fill a stocking. So, I am always on the look out for decent gift ideas, that dare I say it, have a hint of practicality to them on…

Let’s cut straight to the point: whether it’s us parents or our youngsters, as a society we just aren’t getting the quality sleep we need. Even if you stick to rigid, consistent bedtime routines for your children, their nooks are typically jam-packed with technology that really interfere with our sleep. If you didn’t know, when…

Galle is a beautiful location.  Set in the heart of Sri Lanka, it offers delights for children and adults alike. It has a tone of locality, where tourism is still yet to thoroughly set in.  The town only opened up to tourism at the end of 2009, when the 25 year long civil war ended.…

I don’t know about you, but Christmas can sometimes feel a tad on the expensive side.  Stockings seem to have got bigger and my budget seems to decrease year on year. My kids usually have a ‘main’ present, and then stocking fillers. This year, I have nailed stocking fillers. Thanks to PoundToy; I have some…

Halloween is over. Bonfire night is behind us, the crackle of the fireworks has lessened to a quiet pop. It is time to start thinking about Christmas. I make no apologies for my love of this festive season.  I adore every part of it, from the decorating the house, to the over consumption of chocolate.…