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Imagine discovering a central place that connects conscientious consumers to ethical, fair-trade companies and gifted artisans. A marketplace which provides convenient, affordable and fun access to a world of lovingly and uniquely crafted homewares, fashion, health and beauty products. Read more
Let’s talk snow, picturesque views, cosy French Chalets (complete with your very own Host) and a ‘White’ Family Christmas in Val Thorens. A ski resort nestled within the award-winning 3 Vallee’s and proudly situated at 2300m – the tallest in Europe. Pull-on your boots and click into your board, the mountains are covered in glistening ‘pow pow’ and the piste is well and truly calling! Read more
In this comprehensive post, you will find the detailed packing list for our recent family snow holiday to the French Alps. Gone are the days of laying everything out on the bed you would like to pack, then halving it. Here is a guide to help you save time by only gathering what you really need, right from the beginning.
As our intention is always to travel with the least amount of luggage as we can get away with, the adults share one suitcase and our two children share the other. We had one extra suitcase for this trip as we travelled during the Festive Season and, considering our children are still quite young, we had a few extra items to transport there and back! Read more
Meribel is a quaint village, high within the French Alps, which not only oozes hospitable charm but delivers a picture-perfect playground for an active family holiday in the snow.
What if I told you there was an affordable holiday option where you could stay in a ‘postcard-worthy’ chalet, complete with all the comforts of home, including a Chalet Host to prepare freshly cooked meals every day. Someone with local knowledge who is assigned to coordinate your visit, allowing every member of the family the rare privilege of actually switching off from domestic routines and concentrating instead on enjoying that sweet holiday bliss…
I KNOW RIGHT!!!!!! Read more
Naming Your Year is a simple concept which involves picking one theme, for one year and committing to making it your best yet! We are not talking New Year’s Resolutions, or worrying over goals we might or might not have even started. Rather suggesting you keep it simple and give yourself a fun ambition to rise to for the next 12 months. One which will also provide you with flexibility as exciting and unexpected opportunities unfold. Read more
A succulent terrarium is an ‘on trend’ ecosystem and the perfect way to add a touch of green to a little corner of your home. Choosing to feature succulents and cacti is perfect for us ‘desert dwellers’, as these plants require little water to grow. Here are the 5 simple DIY steps you need to follow to make your very own. Read more
Vivienne Westwood
Tried and tested lunch box essentials and zero waste choices for back to school families, conscious travellers and people on the go! In this article, you will find product reviews, convenient links, recipe suggestions and a crafty #DIY to help get you well on the way to successfully packing ‘nude’ and nutritious lunch boxes each and every day. Read more
The extravagance, elegance and luxury that is Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai hits you the second you enter the long imposing driveway. Allow me to take you on a journey, to a place where you float, yes literally float, from one area to another. A haven where the indulgence of sleeping in is expected and you say “yes please” when asked “can I help you Ma-am”. The biggest decision you are going to have to make during this experience is, deciding which restaurant to reserve a table at for dinner each night.
And one more thing, bring the kids. There is enough room and variety of activities, including a Turtle Rehabilitation Project and Waterpark, on offer for everyone to enjoy… Read more
‘GoGet’ Car Share is designed for people who occasionally need the convenience of a vehicle, without the commitment of actually owning one. Australia’s first and largest national car sharing network, which provides flexibility for those times when you need a car for just a couple of hours, or maybe an odd day here and there.
How cool is that!
Each GoGet car is shared with approximately 23 members and the Company estimates that nine private cars are taken off the road with each vehicle added to their fleet. This plays a massive role in reducing the amount of congestion on our roads and has reported having freed up 55 kilometres of car parking space across Australia.
Peter Pan
Here are three experiences in the United Kingdom (UK) which our whole family enjoyed (including my Mum) and our children still reminisce about today. Is it too early to start talking about Christmas holidays ❄️ 🌲 ✨ ?
Ahhh, the art of family travel over Christmas – coordinating family visits and festive traditions while balancing activities to suit everyone’s age, interests and patience levels. There really is no shortage of educational, unique and fun adventures to enjoy in the UK, the trick, we have learnt, is not to try to do it all in one visit!
Boy, were our suitcases relieved when the Grandparents embraced our ‘Less Stuff/More Experiences’ ethos and organised e-tickets to these family friendly activities.
When was the last time you roared with laughter till your cheeks hurt or were transported back to a time when you spent hours creating, playing and having fun in a scene plucked straight from your wildest imagination?
When did you last set yourself loose in the great outdoors, free to roam and explore perhaps a rugged and wild countryside with child-like wonder?
Allow me to transport you to the UK…
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How does this sound – lazy afternoons on the Margaret River wine trail, happily sampling a drop or two chosen by the friendly wine connoisseur at the cellar door, while admiring the spectacular Autumn colours covering the countryside. Followed only by romantic candlelit dinners and evenings snuggled up in front of an open fire, casually sipping a local red bought while exploring the local wineries.
Enough daydreaming about images seen in glossy magazines promoting indulgent and romantic getaways for two. What about when you visit the area with children and it rains off-and-on the whole time – eek…
Don’t panic, I’m all over it!
Here are some activity suggestions which will keep the whole family entertained (regardless of the weather).
Audrey Hepburn
This article is not only full of wistful Paris imagery but also informative links, useful tips, practical advice and a couple of #hiddengems. The perfect six day itinerary for families travelling to Europe and visiting the French Capital. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine my year of ‘Less Is More’ would include a trip to Paris. The year of Less ‘Stuff’ More ‘Experiences’ is well and truly exceeding my expectations.
Paris still oozes the same classic charm experienced during our first visit as backpackers many years ago. However, just for the record, travelling with a pram is a whole lot different to travelling with a backpack. Can you imagine the nostalgia we experienced returning to Europe, now as parents, with a SEVEN and a THREE-year-old bouncing along beside us – the same amount of adrenalin mixed with a different kind of fun!
Yes, you guessed it, this is a long one – but stay with me and enjoy the conversation…
