ExplorerBlog

We love far flung adventure holidays and for one reason or another (jobs, starting businesses, new babies...) we haven’t managed one since 2014 when our eldest was seven months old and we did our California road trip. I thought I’d share this one with you as it’s brilliant for a young family, with the perfect balance of adventure and easy living, in a country where the first language is English and there’s good healthcare available if you need it.  We flew in and out of San Francisco and toured Northern California. We chose to stick north as we were more...

Costa Adeje, Tenerife, the Canary Islands Next up in our travel diaries is Costa Adeje, Tenerife, the Canary Islands. I have to confess, when I think of a Spanish island holiday I’m reminded of my two week trip to Magaluf after my A Levels and foam parties, laying on the beach all day and boat trips where shots are poured into your mouth. However our family holiday to Tenerife this year pleasantly surprised us... We stayed at the Sheraton La Caleta. Although part of a big chain it’s charmingly built in red Spanish style stone with lush gardens and lagoon pools...

Wow we’ve got one week left at school and then a wonderful summer of fun to create! I love this time of year when I get my children to myself and can enjoy lazy mornings and doing whatever we want to, but I do have to get my thinking cap on for things to do together that don’t all cost a bomb.  We’re lucky to have quite a few trips planned after a year of hard work on the business; time at the beach in Dorset where Tom’s family have holidayed for years, a family sun holiday abroad, a visit...

Wow, I’m a finalist in the Mpower National Business Awards!!! I’m in the running for the self-belief award which is certainly something that’s carrying me through the rollercoaster ride of setting up ExplorerTots. Whether I win or not, reaching awards finals is always a real boost and a reminder about how far Tom and I have come in launching our ExplorerBoxes. I feel humbled, proud and inspired to be recognised amongst the group of highly talented and successful women who are also nominated for various Mpower awards.     As I reflect, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learnt...