When is the right time to get a tutor? Maybe never. Maybe just before major exams? Its a question that has cropped up several times over the years with our daughters - Here's the story behind how we came to be using a tutor and how it has ...
Parenting
We share our Casa Costello parenting tips and techniques that we have learnt through bringing up our 3 girls.
Behind the scenes at the GB Swimstars Synchronised Swimming Photoshoot
A couple of weeks ago, Millie got the chance to take part in a photoshoot by Simon from GB Swimstars. Simon specialises in photographing water sports activities so synchronised swimming is just up his street. I thought I'd share a couple of ...
Autumn Picnics at Hell’s Mouth
I'm going to let you into a secret - There's a place I know. Its rather perfect. Don't tell everyone - They'll all want to go. If you're thinking of setting out on an autumn picnic over the half term - you may want to think about ...
Self Catering with Kids
This is an advertorial post: Its that lovely time of year again, our caravan has arrived home! All ready to be cleaned and filled to the gills for our many summer adventures. For us, self catering works best - whether we are in the ...
One Direction Bento Box
It seems the craze for Bento boxes is getting bigger and bigger. For people new to Bento, they are packed lunches. You are 'supposed' to have a variety of smaller items rather than just a buttie and an apple. I say 'supposed' to because ...
The Costellos Go Ape Junior – Delamere Forest
If you go down in the woods today ... you'll find a lot of people swinging about having a brilliant time! A couple of weeks ago, we were invited to the opening of the new Go Ape Junior at Delamere. You can only imagine how excited the girls ...
Life as a Synchro Mum
2 years ago we set out on a journey that we had no idea would take over ours and Millie's life. 2 years ago last week, Millie attended her first ever synchronised swimming lesson in Manchester. God knows why we thought it was a good idea to ...
Imperial War Museum North Manchester
A couple of weeks ago we were invited to take part in a preview of The Big Draw at The Imperial War Museum, North in Manchester. This event is inviting families to take part in the world's largest drawing festival. The people at the ...
The Big Packing Challenge 2103 – Family Caravan Holidays
Well, we are nearly done! Our big trip of 2013 commences very soon (Burglars, don't bother - once again the house is covered) There is no cupboard unturned, nothing that hasn't been washed and ironed, and 3 million lists have been written ...
Where have I been? Warning: Overly proud parental post
Regular readers (yep, I think I've got a couple!) may have noticed that blog posts have become a little bit sparse over the past few weeks. I know I've tended to have gaps between posting from time to time when life gets a little bit more ...
