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Bodmin Holiday Park Review: Why We Keep Coming Back

If you're on the hunt for a family-friendly, dog-welcoming, hot-tub-having kind of holiday, let me point you in the direction of Bodmin Holiday Park in Cornwall.

We recently returned from our third visit (yes, third!)—and we came with my whole family. That’s 10 adults, 6 children and 3 dogs. Not many places can cater for those kind of numbers (and also cater for the dogs!), but Bodmin Holiday...

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A Family Day Out at Dartmeet, Dartmoor – Our Review

One of our favourite family-friendly Dartmoor activities is exploring Dartmeet, which some of you may also know as Badgers Holt. Dartmeet is known for it’s beautiful river, stepping stones and lovely picnic areas, and we love it all year round!

The kids absolutely love paddling in the shallow waters and exploring the rocks, and there is plenty of space for a picnic by the river. For...

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The Escape Room by Christopher Edge

Bedtime stories are still a really big thing in my house, and it’s getting harder and harder to consistently find great reads that my 10-year-old son and I both enjoy. We’ve devoured all of the Harry Potter books and absolutely loved the Morrigan Crow series (from Nevermoor). So, when looking for book recommendations for fans of those magical, twist-filled adventures, we stumbled across The...

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Book Review: Mummy Fairy and Me by Sophie Kinsella

If you're looking for a funny, heartwarming story that mixes everyday family life with a little bit of fairy magic, Mummy Fairy and Me by Sophie Kinsella is a fantastic choice.

My 8-year-old daughter and I read this together as part of our bedtime story routine, and it quickly became a favourite — full of laughs, lovely characters, and just the right amount of magical chaos!

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📚 The Midnight Hour by Benjamin Read & Laura Trinder – A Parent’s Honest Review

We recently finished reading The Midnight Hour by Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder, and I wanted to share our thoughts — especially for other parents who are always on the lookout for magical adventures to enjoy with their children!

We actually came across this book on Amazon, and what really stood out to us was the line: “Perfect for fans of The Trials of Morrigan Crow.” Well — if you know us...

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Detective Sleuth by David Walliams

If you’re a fan of David Walliams, I think you will love Detective Sleuth. We’ve read plenty of his books in our house—some of my other favorites include Ice Mammoth and The Beast of Buckingham Palace —but this one might just top the list!

The Storyline

The book follows a determined young detective, Dilly, and her loyal canine sidekick, Watson. They’re aboard a luxurious cruise ship...

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Spikey, the perfect Children's book for animal lovers

As a ten-year-old who loves hedgehogs, this book is perfect for me. I love reading at night as it calms me down and gets me ready for my sleep. I have been looking for a book to read for a long time so when I got these books delivered from the author herself, I was buzzing.

What is the story about?

This story is about a hedgehog called Spikey who ventures out of his home and...

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Animalcolm by David Baddiel – A Fun and Uplifting Read for Kids

My son and I have read a couple of David Baddiel's stories and really enjoyed them, so when we spotted ' Animalcolm ' we decided to give it a go. We have always found David Baddeil's books fun and easy to read, so it's a great choice for some light reading with a fun storyline.

A Story Full of Adventure and Animal Antics

The book follows Malcolm Bailey, a boy who really doesn’t like...

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Treetop Adventure Golf Bristol – A Family Review 🌿⛳

For my son’s 10th birthday, we were on the hunt for a golf-themed family activity to celebrate his big day. Since he's crazy about golf, I did a quick search for the best indoor crazy golf courses in the UK, and that's when I stumbled upon Treetop Adventure Golf . I was excited to see they had a new venue in Bristol —perfect for a fun-filled family day out.

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The Explorer by Katherine Rundell – A Mum’s Review

As a mum, I’m always on the lookout for exciting new books to read with my children, so when I stumbled across Amazon’s Teacher’s Picks section, I was intrigued. That’s where I found The Explorer by Katherine Rundell , and after reading it with my 8-year-old daughter, I can see why it’s a top recommendation!

This adventure-filled children’s book follows four children— Fred, Con, Lila...

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Our review of the Simba Hybrid Duvet

We’ve recently redecorated my children’s bedrooms, and as part of the upgrade, we decided to switch from toddler/single beds to double beds. There were a few reasons for this:

Sick nights : When my children are poorly, I often end up sleeping on their floor ( I just can’t sleep in another room when they are ill, especially when it’s a sickness bug!). With a double bed, I can

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