6 things to do on a Snowbizz family ski holiday apart from ski

I had quite a few people comment on my post about our family ski holiday in the French Alps with Snowbizz and say that they’ve never really fancied skiing, so not considered a ski holiday before. Now this might seem like an obvious thing to say, but actually there is potentially a lot more to a ski holiday than just skiing. It might be a little bit silly to book a ski holiday if you have no intention of skiing whatsoever, but if you are married to a skier for instance and aren’t so keen yourself, there is no reason why you can’t take the kids away for a ski holiday and enjoy all the benefits of being away from home whilst your other family members take to the slopes.…

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Family friendly ski holidays – visiting the French Alps with Snowbizz

Well. Skiing hey? Me, the woman who sometimes loses her balance standing at the stove stirring a pan of beans. You might think that I’d be a bit hopeless at skiing. You’d be right. When we set off to the French Alps with Snowbizz on March 9th is was with high hopes that by the end of the week I would be the next Eddie the Eagle, but unfortunately my natural cackhandedness won through and it was not to be. When I stepped out on to the snow that first day in my ski boots and immediately fell flat on my back it was a sign of things to come. You’ll notice that there aren’t any pictures in this post with actual skis in – this is because I didn’t…

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A letter to Belle from Wendy at Snowbizz

As you know, Belle and I are off on a ski adventure in a few weeks with family run ski company Snowbizz.  Snowbizz prides themself on being welcoming and friendly, especially for families, and the Snowbizz team are always at the end of the phone happy to answer any questions, to make sure that everyone has a fantastic time on their ski holiday. To prove this point, I wanted to share with you a letter sent from Wendy, founder of Snowbizz, to Belle. Belle likes to know the details about things, and so Wendy took the time to let Belle know exactly what was going to happen on the trip. Wendy didn’t just write this because she wanted to impress us – this level of personal care is absolutely genuine…

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 7 tips for a stress free family ski holiday

When families come together at the end of a day after spending an eventful time on the slopes and share their experiences, it has to be one of the most magical ways for generations to create memories together. The key, however, is to do research and plan ahead. Preparing for a ski vacation with a young family and older adults can feel like a challenge, especially if you have never done it earlier. The good news is this family winter holiday can run smoothly without any stress providing you keep these seven tricks of the trade in mind. Book everything in advance From rental ski equipment, boots, ski passes and ski lessons try and book everything in advance. Alternatively, look for a ski operator who will offer these services and…

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9 Tips for Sleeping Snugly through Harsh Winters

Feeling cozy and warm in your bed during a cold winter day is arguably one of the most satisfying sensations in the world. Imagine it. You’re lying on your bed, face buried against a fresh-smelling pillow. It’s snowing outside, and the early morning skies are dark. You pull the comforter in tighter and let your body snuggle against its softness. Indeed, few things can compare. Unfortunately, getting a cozy wintry night’s sleep could be difficult for some people. They sometimes feel too cold, too hot, or simply uncomfortable. If you’re one of them, you’re in luck. There are many things that you can do to sleep snugly throughout a cold night. Here are some tips to help you get started. Adjust Room Temperature Before seeking out duvets and layering on…

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Competition – Win a family ski holiday with Goodyear – #ReinventingTheWheel

Fancy yourself swooshing down the slopes? Like the idea of sipping a little something in the evening, feet warming by a fire, admiring the snowy views? Well, good news – all you need is a child aged between 6 and 11, and a packet of felt tips. It’s couldn’t be simpler! The competition is being run by Goodyear, the tire people, and is all about reinventing the wheel. Yes, yes, I know the idea is that you don’t reinvent the wheel, but Goodyear is all about innovation – cars wouldn’t be much use in the snow if they still used solid wood cart wheels would they? In the case of tires, progress is definitely a good thing. The competition is to celebrate the launch of the new Goodyear winter tire…

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2014 – a month by month look at my life

2014 has been a funny one, and not in an especially haha sort of way. It has been a bit of a year of change – saying goodbye to old relationships, moving away from Bristol, new homes, new schools, new boyfriends; all good fun. At the end of the year then I thought I’d pick out some of my favourite posts from each month so that you can catch up on everything that’s gone on. If you like the format then let me know; I can do the same again next year and then you won’t need to read anything in between. I seemed to be pretty angry in January. I chased a bin man who didn’t collect my Christmas tree, fumed over the Overuse Of Capital Letters and got cross when…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLOG!! Win gin and chocolate in my super awesome fifth birthday blog giveaway extravaganza

Today my blog is five years old. Can you even believe it? In internet years that makes it about 27. Five years ago today* I was living in Bridgwater, a single mummy to a 14 and a 7 year old, having recently quit a full-time job I hated to work for myself. It was pretty scary but I had a desk I had bought on ebay for ten pounds and a nice little office space at home, so as far as I was concerned I was good to go. Who needs relevant experience or qualifications when you have a nice white desk and a wall full of inspirational postcards? A lot has happened in the last five years including three house moves, one child leaving home, becoming gay and changing…

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We’re going skiing!

With actual skis on real life snow! I have never ever been skiing before, but in around six weeks Belle and I will be jetting off to Puy St Vincent in France as the very grateful (if not slightly clumsy) guests of Snowbizz. Snowbizz are family ski specialists and pride themselves on their very own kids’ ski school and fantastic personal service. I can vouch for the fact that ever since we were invited to go on a family ski holiday with them, Wendy and the team have bent over backwards to make sure all of our questions are answered and that we feel totally prepared for our very first adventure on the slopes. It’s a good job, as Belle has a lot of questions. “What will happen when we…

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