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We have never been a family to stay at home. Any opportunity to travel, get out out of london, squeeze in a holiday or visit friends has been readily snatched. And any time that we have spent at home has been full of homework, chores, karate, swimming, sailing clubs, packing, unpacking or sat at a desk. With teens in the house, the rare moments we have had a family meal together, at home, without guests the conversation has revolved around "no".. "maybe" in response to constant requests to go to parties, festivals and friends houses. The constant worry of having a teenager out and...

"It may not be picnic season just yet, but with one of these sumptuous, stylish picnic rugs and blankets in tow, there's no reason why you can't head out into the garden and bask in the sunshine whenever the mood takes you. ..." Read the full article here.

...don't forget to do your pelvic floor exercises! Last year I turned 50. To celebrate I booked a long weekend trip with Gutsy Girls along with my friend, Chantelle, to paddle board in Croatia. We were both looking forward to turquoise waters and a bit of sunshine. As it turned out it poured with rain for most of the weekend, but it has to be one of the funniest, most enjoyable I've ever had. Here are just some of the best bits... We landed in Zadar and made our way into town to find the the other Gutsy's and the ferry to...

Team Shore Campers has been on the look out for the most wanted gadgets and gizmos for campervaners. Lovely to see the Ordnance Survey New Forest PACMAT featured along with a bluetooth speaker, hammock, Notebook BBQ Grill, portable expresso machine and a ridgemonkey amongst others. All small, compact and clever. Everything you'd need for kitting out your camper. Read the full article here.  

How lovely to find PACMAT featured in "Me Becoming Mum Blog" gift list. Naomi is a twenty eight year old wife and mama, blogging about the realities of parenthood and marriage. From pregnancy to travelling with children. In her gift list she features the "7 Gifts" idea. Something they NEED. Something they WANT. Something to WEAR. Something to READ. Something to DO. Something for ME. Something for FAMILY (PACMAT!)   "It's maybe a bit out of season but an Ordnance Survey Lake District picnic rug* is great as a Christmas gift for children to explore even if you're just setting up...