by James Fouche | Feb 14, 2019 | Travel, Uncategorized
A holiday on a cruise ship sounds like bliss, but with kids it can be a nightmare. Here is some cruise advice. We’ve all seen the advertisements and heard the stories. Sun, sea, and a monstrously big ship, filled with entertainment, casinos, theater shows, pool...
by James | Dec 19, 2018 | Travel
First published: Baby YumYum I noticed some unavoidable issues that come up with every trip we take. Whether by car or plane, the following five things always find a way to mess with our trip. Your route has been carefully planned, the kids are strapped in, but...
by James | Dec 19, 2018 | Thoughts
Like with children, if you are a dog owner, you probably believe your doggie to be the best, sweetest, friendliest doggie in the world. It would never turn on you or bite your children because it’s family. It’s part of the household. It was the same with Oscar, my...
by James | Dec 19, 2018 | Thoughts
Moving house can be challenging, but moving house with three small children in tow is near impossible! There is so much that can go wrong. There’s no such thing as a smooth move. No matter how prepared you are, the full burden of a move only seeps in when the moving...
by James | Dec 19, 2018 | Thoughts
First published: Baby YumYum So, you want to have your babies in a hurry and get it over with. You heard from friends and distant relatives that it will be far better to do the deed, wait a couple of months, then do the deed again. But how prepared are you for what is...
by James | Dec 19, 2018 | Thoughts
First published: Baby YumYum Many movies have been made, and many books written, about parents coming home with a new sibling. We watch these movies and read these books, but still struggle to understand the impact a new arrival can have on other siblings in the...
by James | Dec 19, 2018 | Thoughts
First published: Baby YumYum Whether your children are playing in the backyard or you are having a party or playdate, a parent should always be on the alert to any potential physical dangers. It is moments like these that you understand what it feels like to...
by James Fouche | Apr 13, 2016 | Travel
A book trip to another country is still a business trip. A lot goes into the planning, especially the costs involved. That’s why it makes sense to fit in as much as possible while you are there. This might mean shifting around some family time to fit in...
by James Fouche | Mar 17, 2016 | Travel
There is a common misconception when it comes to authors. People think the strangest things about them. Some believe it to be the most idyllic profession, involving trips around the world, exciting research missions, sold out book signings, celebrity treatment, and...
by James Fouche | Oct 29, 2015 | Travel
An old saying claims that the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. I wish I could expand more on the validity of this ancient phrase, or speculate more about its origin. What woes must have befallen the poor sap who had coined the phrase? Regardless from...
