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I'm Josie — mum of two, maker of messes and plans

I write about real family life: the crafts that work, the days out that don't, and the honest bits in between. Everything here has been road-tested on my own small, loud people.

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Fun for Every Weekend

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Weekend Activity Guides

A closer look at the craft — practical guidance shaped around the way you actually work.

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Family Travel Planning

A guided path from first idea to finished piece, with honest feedback at every step.

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Birthday Party Kits

Editorial visuals and words for small brands with a strong point of view.

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From Other Grown-Ups

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Josie's rainy-day guides have saved more of our weekends than I can count. Everything actually works with real, chaotic children.

Priya Shah Mum of two
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The party kit turned me into the dad who somehow pulled off a pirate birthday. My six-year-old still talks about it.

Callum Reid Dad and coach
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I use the activity club ideas every single week. Simple, cheap, and the little ones ask for them by name.

Ana Silva Childminder
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Activity Club

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  • New activity guide every week
  • Printable rainy-day rescue pack
  • Members-only ideas archive
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Family Day Plan

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  • A custom day out, planned for you
  • Routes, snacks and nap windows
  • Wet-weather backup included
  • Debrief call afterwards
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A note from our sofa

None of our days look like the catalogue. They look better — stickier, louder, and full of stories worth retelling at dinner.

Josie
Your best family day is one plan away
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Your best family day is one plan away

Tell me your crew's ages, energy levels and snack politics, and I'll plan a day everyone actually enjoys — including you.

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