If you’re a blogger hoping to start making money from your site, working with brands can be a really great place to start. Here at Trunki we have a large database of lovely websites that we work with on a regular basis, and we’re always on the hunt for interesting new bloggers to join our little publisher family. There are loads of different ways that you can start monetizing your site; from hosting ads to becoming an affiliate, writing sponsored posts or doing product reviews. It might seem a bit daunting at first, but remember, there are thousands of brands...

  Planning the perfect holiday can be difficult at the best of times, but it’s even harder if you’ve got young children in tow. All of a sudden you find yourself swapping that fancy apartment with a hot tub and beautiful balcony views for practical, family friendly alternatives. But having kids shouldn’t mean you need to compromise on your holiday and Baby-Friendly Boltholes have made it their mission to prove it! If you’re looking for stylish AND child-friendly accommodation, Baby-Friendly Boltholes has a huge range of beautiful family friendly getaways and we’ve teamed up with them to offer one lucky...

  That first year of school is an extremely important time for children. Not only does it mark the beginning of a brand new adventure in their little lives, but it’s also the start of their formal education. Many families can have some anxieties about their child’s progress when it comes to learning to read and write, but there are some excellent techniques that all parents can use to help ease their child into school. We’ve teamed up with Ladybird Books to share a few quick tips about how to get your child started. We’re also giving away a Trunki...

  We're super excited to announce that on Tuesday 23rd of September, Bristol's #BlogClub meet-up will be hosted here at Trunki HQ and we'd love you to come along! For anyone who has not heard of it, #BlogClub is the brainchild of Hayley Constantine, founder of Bonjour Blogger, (the one stop shop for practical advice and ‘how to’ tips for writers) and Sophie Saint, travel journalist for Travelettes and founder of the awesome Saints on a Plane. It’s a fantastic chance for bloggers to meet up with other like-minded souls, share their experiences and skills and generally pitch in and help each other out....

  Every parent parent likes to think that their child will take to school like a duck to water, but the fact is, those first few weeks can be quite unsettling for both children and parents. Getting used to the new routine, learning to make friends, coping with long days and homework, all these things can take their toll on little minds and there are bound to be a few ups and downs along the way. But there are a few simple techniques that you can use to make life a little easier and speed up the adjustment period. We had...