THE FIELD NOTES
Family ideas, easier to explore.
Travel guides, screen-free activities, seasonal inspiration and thoughtful books—now organised around what your family needs.
GO SOMEWHERE TOGETHER
Family Travel
Honest destination advice, useful packing help and ideas that make the journey part of the holiday.
BRITAIN WITH KIDS
Explore Britain with kids: London, Wales and Blackpool
Printable activity packs and screen-free ideas for family journeys, holidays and rainy afternoons.
SURPRISE TRIP REVEAL
How to reveal a surprise trip to kids: make the announcement part of the adventure
Clues, a treasure hunt and a big discovery—make your holiday announcement a family memory.
ISLE OF MAN WITH KIDS
I lived on the Isle of Man. Here’s why I love it for a family holiday.
Port Erin beach, steam trains, castles and seals: Richard’s perspective as a former resident.
COUNTRYSIDE HOLIDAYS
How to keep kids entertained in the Cotswolds or Peak District—without screens
Printable ideas for long journeys, rainy cottage hours, family meals and more memorable countryside adventures.
COPENHAGEN WITH KIDS
10 unmissable things to do in Copenhagen with kids
A parent-tested guide to the aquarium, Tivoli, boats, food and the famous statue you can probably skip.
DESTINATION ADVENTURE
Turn the journey into part of the Dubai adventure
Screen-free flight ideas, observation games and ways to help children notice the real destination.
PACKING GUIDE
What to pack for Iceland with kids
A practical family checklist for warmth, weather and happier road trips.
HAPPIER PAUSES, FEWER SCREENS
Screen-Free Activities
Practical answers for flights, parties, waiting and the moments when children need something absorbing to do.
SCIENCE EXPLORERS
Printable science activities for kids: space, dinosaurs, oceans & the human body
Space, dinosaurs, ocean life and the human body: four printable adventures for curious children.
MONTESSORI INSPIRED
Montessori-inspired printables: little steps towards everyday independence
Simple ways to use table-setting mats, routine guides and hands-on activities at home.
TRAVEL PLAY
Screen-free activities for a long flight
Quiet, low-mess games and ideas that genuinely earn their place in your hand luggage.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
The birthday party trick that keeps children happy—and away from screens
A ready-to-print answer for the moments when little guests need something fun to do.
TRAVEL TOYS
5 best travel toys for 8-year-olds
Compact, quiet choices that genuinely earn their place in the family bag.
MAKE THE SEASON FEEL SPECIAL
Seasonal Ideas
Screen-free activities and thoughtful ideas for celebrations children wait for all year.
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
Christmas traditions in Europe for kids: a little festive adventure
Discover festive customs, simple family activities and our European Christmas traditions printable pack.
CHRISTMAS 2026
Top 5 Christmas gifts for kids in 2026
Our toy predictions for parents shopping early, with Amazon links and practical buying tips.
PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES
21 printable Christmas activities for kids
Puzzles, drawing, crafts, recipes and games for easy screen-free festive fun.
EARLY-BIRD GIFTS
The Christmas gifts smart parents buy early
Our secret 3–2–1 formula for thoughtful presents children will genuinely use.
NOT-TOO-SPOOKY FUN
How to get children excited for Halloween—without another screen
Simple ideas for home, school and quiet autumn afternoons.
READ, IMAGINE, DISCOVER
Books & Reading
Carefully chosen books that make the world feel bigger, organised so every age can find a new favourite.
THE WANDERLINGS BOOKSHELF
Books that make children curious about the world
Stories, atlases and activity books for small but serious explorers.
FIRST BOOKS
First favourites for little listeners
Board books with rhythm, warmth and plenty to notice together.
READ-ALOUDS
Big stories for growing imaginations
Funny, beautiful books for children choosing their own favourites.
INDEPENDENT READERS
Adventures for curious independent readers
Chapter books, facts and faraway worlds for newly confident readers.
BOOKS WITH DEPTH
Books with room to grow
Absorbing stories with enough depth to stay on the shelf for years.
READY FOR A SCREEN-FREE ADVENTURE?
Download. Print. Explore.
Discover printable activity packs for destinations, journeys, seasons and special occasions.