If you are in search of a fun-packed, on-your-feet kind of show to take your little ones to, have a think about CBeebies’ Mister Maker in his hit live theatre tour! With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this fantastic live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make […]
A healthy pregnancy: staying well
Pregnancy can expose you to a whole new range of health woes and worries. It can be a total minefield at times and you might have lots of questions. One of the other things about being pregnant is that EVERYONE, and I mean everyone from your relatives, to friends, to total strangers will have “advice” […]
Fun summer party ideas for kids
With the end of summer term quickly approaching, the kids will likely be anxious to blow off a little steam. School is out, the weather is warm, and the children are craving some fun in the sun. Clearly, some summertime partying is in order, but we aren’t talking about your average pool party here. Read […]
Do you need a romantic getaway?
Travelling with your family can be a lot of fun and you can make some amazing memories that will last a lifetime. However, some parents do like to get away as a couple, like in the old days before they had kids. If that’s you, here are a few ideas. Stay In A Fancy Hotel […]
Share With Me #75
Welcome to the Share With Me Linky. I want to thank all of you who link every week, it is very much appreciated. Lots of you follow the rules, linking, adding the badge or a link, commenting on the HOST post and commenting on each others. There are also quite a few people who don’t […]
Support Barnardo’s: purchase special limited edition Teletubbies merchandise
You may have read a while back on the blog about the partnership between Barnardo’s and the Teletubbies – the Teletubbies continue to actively support Barnardo’s which we think is fantastic. Last year 272,000 children, young people and families were supported by Barnardo’s through more than 996 services across the UK, such as young carers, […]
Ideas for LEGO storage
LEGO: love it or hate it? It’s common for parents to have a love/hate relationship with LEGO. On the one hand it’s this incredible construction toy, with multiple learning opportunities, inspiring children of all ages to create things beyond their wildest dreams. One the other hand it is also an instrument of torture, that clogs […]
The ‘yes’ effect: have you tried it?
How many times a day do you say no? The life of a modern parent is beyond busy. We all have so much to to, we spin so many plates that sometimes we say no when we should say yes. Do a little experiment, see how many times in a day you say no to […]