I had to try really hard not to fall asleep as I lay on the comfortable massage bed and snuggled under the warm blanket. The scent of the 'relaxing' aromatherapy oil was doing its trick, and the member of staff who had the tough task of trying to pummel out the knots and strains on my back was doing a wonderful job of relieving the tension caused by lifting and carrying three kids, a buggy and countless bags and lunch boxes. I could easily spend every Sunday like this, enjoying a twin mum pamper . . . Keep Reading
Review: FlowRider at the Retallack Resort and Spa, Cornwall
This is the second part of my review of the Retallack Resort and Spa - a twin and triplet friendly holiday I was invited along to review.Ever heard of Flowboarding? Me neither, until I booked our holiday in Cornwall. Retallack is home to the Loop FlowRider, so it would have been rude not to try it. I hope this explains what it's all about..."Flowboarding was started by surfers, but the new sport we have developed takes in aspects of all the board sports. Flowboarding is skateboarding . . . Keep Reading
Review: Twin and triplet friendly holiday at the Retallack Resort and Spa, Cornwall
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’ve just spent a fantastic week at the Retallack Resort and Spa in Cornwall. I hope this review* is useful for anyone looking for a self catering holiday with young children. There is so much to say about the place, so I'll get stuck right in... . . . Keep Reading
Taking twins on a self catering holiday to Cornwall
We had to trade our family holiday abroad this year with a UK break in Cornwall. My SIL decided to get married in the beautiful village of St. Agnes and it was too far to do in a day trip.We've visited Cornwall lots over the years but have always struggled to find somewhere suitable to stay since having twins. When the boys were little, our biggest problem was finding somewhere that had a second bedroom large enough to accommodate two cots. Caravans and chalets were out as there just wasn't . . . Keep Reading
Wheels of fortune – tips for choosing a family car for twins or triplets
Are you expecting twins or triplets? Then you might be thinking about how you’re all going to fit into your car. When I was pregnant with my boys we spent hours deciding which double buggy to buy, but we didn’t think about whether our Rover was going to be big enough for four of us. It was only when our buggy arrived and wouldn’t fit in the boot that we started to think about changing it. Husband had to remove some of the boot, take out his speakers and the parcel shelf, and it ended up *just* . . . Keep Reading