How do you feel about going to BritMums Live in June? Is it exciting or as it gets closer, are nerves setting in? I first considered going to the blogging conference organised by BritMums two years ago. At that time, I had pretty much lost any sense of my own identity and rarely ventured out [...]
About Kate Davis-Holmes
Kate Davis-Holmes is a writer and blogger. She is married with 3 children. After obtaining a law degree from Cambridge University, Kate spent 20 years working in local and national organisations. She has experience of project management. media relations, events organisation, advice-giving and the facilitation of learning groups. Kate’s interests include bargain-hunting, reading, travelling and cookery. She has a passion for helping good causes and seeing women get a fairer deal in society.Author Kate Davis-Holmes
Silver Cross Pramathon 2013
Would you like to take part in a fundraising activity where your children can come along too for a fun family day out? The Genesis Research Trust has launched the Silver Cross Pramathon 2013. It takes place at Marble Hill Park, Twickenham on 23rd June. They have joined forces with Silver Cross and Channel Five’s Milkshake! to create a festival of family [...]
10 things we love about Orlando
BritMums team member, Kate Davis-Holmes, recently visited Orlando. In this post, she shares the top 10 things that she and her son Cavanagh enjoyed most. 1. The weather It was wonderful to step off the plane and to see blue skies and feel the heat. Such a contrast to the snowy conditions we had left [...]
Charity Round-up: Babies and children focus
There are thousands of charities in the United Kingdom working at local, regional and national levels. This month, I have decided to focus on charities that work in the field of babies and children. Did you see Nicola and her husband Ian on ITV This Morning talking about the loss of their son Alexander? They [...]
Join our April photo challenge: #SnapHappy BritMums
Like taking pics? Enjoy taking part in a little fun? Join in #SnapHappyBritMums, our daily photo challenge! Each day we set a theme, and all you need to do is be creative and snap away! Go crazy on your blog, Twitter and your photo sharing apps. Just make sure you tag your pics #SnapHappyBritMums. We’ll follow [...]
How to discuss cancer with children
Discussing Cancer with Children One of the hardest things about being diagnosed with cancer can be telling your family, especially if you have young children. It can be tempting to put the conversation off in the hopes of protecting them, but children are more aware than we often give them credit for. The best thing [...]
13 tips to plan a trip to Orlando
Orlando in Florida has so much to offer as a family holiday destination, for thrills as well as those who prefer more chilled activities. Here are our top 10 tips for getting the most out of your trip and being money-savvy too. 1. Think Disney, then think beyond that. Disney World is a prime attraction [...]
Mother’s Day and breast cancer
Mother’s Day is always special and perhaps particularly so if you have overcome a life-threatening illness such as breast cancer. Joanne is a mum who’s had breast cancer and is helping to support the work of Breakthrough, the breast cancer charity. We are delighted to share Joanne’s story with you and to highlight the fantastic [...]
How can you support Red Nose Day 2013?
Friday 15th March is Red Nose Day 2013 (#RND) and it’s all about Do Something Funny for Money. The money raised enables Comic Relief to help change the lives of poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged people both in the UK and Africa. There are loads of ways you can play a vital role in the run-up [...]
Charity Round-up: Heartfelt vlogs & more
February is the month of love and I am delighted to see so many bloggers showing their concern for others by supporting good causes. I have included some videos and encourage you to consider using them on your blog as they are certainly a very effective way of getting your message across. Will you send [...]
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