Popcorn? Check! Giant chocolate buttons? Check! PJs? Check! Hot chocolate and mulled wine? Check! All family members? Check! Now…what movie to watch? This Christmas we have the perfect suggestion for you – THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF PROFESSOR BRANESTAWM A new, star studded adaptation of the classic children’s book series will be released on DVD and Digital […]
We’re going on an adventure
All four children are very adventurous. They love exploring outside, climbing and discovering new treasures. One of their favourite areas to explore is the forest and we are lucky to have a few nearby. Having said that, there is lots to be uncovered in the back garden and if you go out with a torch […]
Tree Fu Go!
We are big Tree Fu Tom fans in our house and even more so since we saw him live on stage last year. Tree Fu Go! There is a brand new DVD out now called “The Carrots of Doom“, which comes complete with five other adventures. Perfect to watch as a family or entertaining the […]
We’re going on a nature trail: part three
Welcome to part three of our series on “we’re going on a nature trail”. I think it is great when a good book inspires you to do something. Really great children’s books are those that capture the imagination effortlessly and inspire children in some way. We have recently read a charming book called Wildlife Jack […]
Family-friendly days out: part six
Welcome to part six of our series on family-friendly days out. For this we headed to the Crocky Trail in Cheshire, not too far from us. Having looked at the website this looked right up the big kids street as they are very adventurous and not afraid to get wet and muddy. It is a […]
Family-friendly days out: part two
Welcome to part two in our series of Family-friendly days out. We’ve recently been to Greenwood Forest Park in North Wales, to see how it fairs for a fun family day out. The story behind the park is really interesting in itself – this video is worth a watch. What to expect: There is lots […]
The indestructibles
Are your children heavy on clothes? Do they go through the knees of their trousers? Do you have children who love to be outside and climbing everything they see? Now there is a range of clothing that is on your side…meet the indestructible collection. These are serious clothes for busy adventurous children. They are easy to […]
Milestones
When you have children you embark on a series of important milestones with them. The first time you hear them cry The first feed The first dirty nappy (if you have had a hospital birth they often won’t let you leave without this) The first night (normally interesting) The first bath The first smile The […]