Is Butlins the UK's Best Staycation?

Times are tough for many families, with finances being squeezed harder than ever. With households struggling to cover the basic cost of living, an annual holiday abroad has become something of a pipe dream. Don’t despair – you and your family will get away this year! The UK has lots to offer fun-loving families who are looking for affordable holidays closer to home. Butlins is one of the popular options, and here’s why: It’s Affordable Butlins breaks are designed to be affordable, with holiday options to suit all budgets. You can choose from standard, silver and gold apartments, as well as rooms and deluxe rooms. The Bognor Regis resort also has three fantastic hotels, including the brand new Wave hotel designed to appeal to families with 8-14 year olds. Cushelle are currently running a competition for you to win a family break to Bognor and try the Wave for free! Bognor Butlins When you add to the great value accommodation, affordable dining plans and the......

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The ultimate festival checklist: What to take with you

With large and small music festivals popping up around the country, many people will be enjoying a range of tunes in the great outdoors this summer. If you’re hoping to camp out, get muddy and see your favourite band, that’s wonderful, but don’t forget to take these essential items with you. It was important to make sure Mr A would not get sunburn when we were at Wychwood this year Sun cream Whether you’re going to Glastonbury or Bestival, it’s a good idea to pack a bottle of sun cream – just in case. Sure, some festivals seem to annually collide with an influx of unwanted rain, but it’s worth taking precautions in a bid to protect your complexion.  Cash and cards Most festivals have ATM machines on hand for your convenience, but they are often few and far between and come with long queues. Some even charge you to get money out, so remember to withdraw an adequate amount of funds before you go! As thefts are relatively high at this kind of event, you s......

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The Boys and Girls Club

So this week both John and I are doing outfit posts together - we usually do a Boys Club post once a week with all of Johns inspirations from the week but we decide to switch things up a bit. I picked up this lovely printed top in the Boden sale recently and it's really light and loose and perfect for summer. I finally got some new skinny jeans and I am loving the fit from my new Diesel Skinzee. Also rocking my thrifted and girted jacket and recycled Juju shoes, plus a little bag I have had for years. Laura wears Boden top, Diesel skineez jeans, Gifted jacket, Juju Shoes, Collection at Debenhams bag John went for a causal look, as we spent the day running around with the little man so he wanted something with layers incase we got warm during the day and opted for a Universal Works Shirt over a Folk t-shirt and Dockers Chinos which are both stylish and very durable. For shoes he went for the classic Jack Purcell converse. John wears Universal Works Shirt, Folk t-shir......

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We are co-hosting the Friend Connect Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to our little corner of the internet, if you have not been here before we are a creative little family who write at Side Street Style and would love for you to join us in the Friends Connect Blog Hop we are co-hosting today. We love to meet new followers, so please do leave a comment and you can follow us on Twitter , Pinterest ,  Instagram  and Bloglovin  as well as GFC and don't forget to say hi It's Tuesday again which means it's time for the Friend Connect Blog Hop! It's the time to meet new friends and find new blogs. You can choose to follow the cohosts in whatever way is best for YOU! Here are some of my favorite ways: GFC, BlogLovin', HelloCotton, RSS, Twitter, Facebook. Ok, so let's get to the party, shall we? RULES are simple: 1. Follow your host  The First link below 2. Follow your co-hosts  The Next 6 links below 3. Link up below using your main blog url not a specific post. 4. Make sur......

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