Christmas is coming, we are literally days away now – apologies for sending anyone into a panic. I’m not terribly organised this year, but hoping it will all start to come together in the next week. How is everyone else doing? Christmas can be a funny time of year for people. It’s not always a […]
Visit Mattel Play for some festive family fun
Tis the season to be jolly at Albert Dock attraction Mattel Play! Liverpool – they have some lovely plans for their small visitors this festive season, my gang had a blast at the weekend and didn’t want to leave (even the older children). December is a busy month for Father Christmas which is why the […]
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
For the last few years we have built up to Christmas with a trip to the spectacular Winter Wonderland in Manchester, held indoors at EventCity, right next to the Intu Trafford Centre. The UK’s largest indoor Christmas theme park has returned for a fifth magical year and opened to the public on Sat 9 December. […]
Cut the Cost of School! Quick Hacks to Save You Money
If you think that school is putting too big a strain on your wallet, you’re not alone. According to some research, we can end up spending at least an extra £200 a year for each child when it comes to uniforms and equipment. Fortunately, the clever team at Marbles have put together an impressive list of simple life hacks that should help you […]
Laundry tips for winter
The “Snow Bomb” that has landed on the UK is great for the children – but it can be a real pain for us adults to keep up with everything. While I still feel nostalgic for making snowmen and having snow fights with my friends, less exciting thoughts like keeping my brood fed and clothed […]
New Year Craft: Making a Celebration Jar
I can’t quite believe that we are nearing the end of 2017 and 2018 is on the horizon. How was 2017 for you? Here there have been some marvelous highs and lots of lows. It’s been one of those years really. What I am really pleased about though is that at the start of 2017 […]
Why is motherhood so undervalued?
Motherhood is awesome. I feel very lucky and privileged to be a mother and every time I hear cries of “Mum” or “Mummy” I am reminded of how lucky I am. It’s not a role I take for granted. I am acutely aware that there are many women who would love to be mothers and […]
A Magical Christmas Adventure Competition
We all love that magical trip to see Santa with the kids at Christmas and we are discovering more and more ways to make this a special adventure. One such magical Christmas experience is offered by 4 Kingdoms Adventure Farm Park between Newbury, Berkshire and Basingstoke, Hampshire. Families can enjoy a two-hour adventure full of […]