FAMILY, FOOD, TRAVEL & CRAFTS
Half-term is fast approaching; I am not sure where the time has gone as it literally feels like they have only just gone back to school! I’ve put together a […]
Over the last few years, Halloween has become more and more of a thing over here in the UK. My boys really look forward to dressing up and going Trick […]
We spent a week at PortAventura a Spanish theme park resorts in August/September 2019. This post details the type of food at Hotel Gold River. There are three main restaurants […]
Nothing beats a great day out with the family! Quality time together is where those great memories are made. Perhaps you’re looking for some inspiration for your next family adventure? […]
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you will already know what we are theme-park loving family. We’ve been to many of the UK’s theme parks over the years […]
Have you ever thought of spending some time in Sicily? If you’re not the ordinary tourist checking-in in hotels, you’ve landed on the relevant article. The best approach to learn […]
It can be hard to fill six weeks of the summer with activities – especially when the weather changes so drastically from one day to the next. One of the […]
Taking the children on day’s out over the holidays is a great idea, but when you have six weeks to fill, you need to find things to do that are […]
If your little ones are dino-mad then read on I have just the thing for you! A couple of weeks ago we were invited along to the recently opened Troubadour […]
We’re fortunate to live a short train ride away from London. We spend many a weekend heading into the big smoke to meet with friends and family or to while […]
Eating out as a family is a real treat and something we really enjoy doing. It can be quite expensive though – especially during the school holidays when you have […]
Schools out for the summer!! Yayy (or nay!) as the case may be. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing better than not having to go through the rigmarole of […]
You’ll already know this if you’re a regular reader of this blog, but we love a good family day out. We’ve visited lots of theme parks over the years, and […]
It’s that time of year when most of us are looking forward to our annual holiday. Whether it’s a week abroad in the sun or a city break, for most […]
Looking to explore places in Canada that are underrated when it comes to travelling? Canada has so many other destinations besides Niagara Falls, Toronto or any of the familiar places […]
When I think of Florida, I think of the theme parks: Disney, WB Studio, Sea World etc. It’s somewhere that is still on our bucket list to visit one day, […]
Can you believe it is already May! This year is flying by so fast, don’t you think. As half term is approaching, I wanted to put together a round-up of […]
We’re fortunate that we live so close to London. We regularly hop on the train of a weekend for a day out (any excuse for my boys to go on […]
Family holidays are something to look forward to. It’s the perfect chance to unwind and spend some quality time together and a welcome break from the usual work distractions and […]
School holidays can be expensive, can’t they? With day trips and all the snacks all day along, the costs can soon add up! My boys both love theme parks so […]
Hello and welcome to Suburban Mum! I'm Maria and I'm mum to two boys - E who's 9 and M who's 6. This blog is about my little family, the ups and downs of being a working mum and everything in between. If you want to find out more about me and my family head over to our About us page.
