I love Instagram, I really do, despite being super late to the party and not really ‘getting it’ for a while. I’ve discovered some lovely accounts, seen stunning images and found some great Instagram communities to join in with. I do understand the concept of something being ‘Insta-worthy’ and I get that there is often […]
Big, bouncy family fun
The rise of the trampoline parks The rise in trampoline parks in the UK seems to have happened almost overnight. They are everywhere. More and more seemed to have popped up near us in the last 12-18 months. More recently, many have been plagued by bad press, following accidents and incidents with people being injured. […]
VIP night at the new look LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTRE
Last week we were really excited to attend the VIP re-launch of LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Manchester. I was really pleased to hear that they had decided to make some changes, as, although we have been massive fans of the indoor attraction for a long time now, there were things that could have been improved. […]
#Geronimo2017 : Win a family day pass
#Geronimo2017 The UK’s largest children’s festival, Geronimo, kicks off on 27th to 29th May 2017 at Arley Hall, Cheshire and for the first time ever, families can enjoy a full weekend of fun and camping on-site in the stunning grounds. What’s on? In its third successive year, Geronimo festival is action-packed with more performances, activities and […]
Don’t go chasing waterfalls
Children love splashing around in the water, be it under sprinklers in summer, playing in the bath at night or jumping in puddles after a big rainstorm! If you’ve got a garden and young kids you might think it’s too dangerous to install a pond or a large water feature right now. Still, as long […]
Rusty Rivets: Come and join the party
Have you heard the news? Have you heard about the exciting new show coming to Nick Jr? Rusty Rivets is an American/Canadian CGI interactive animated television series produced by Spin Master Entertainment for Nickelodeon. Inspired by elements of the maker culture, it follows the adventures of a young inventor named Rusty and his team of customized […]
Raising Baby in the 21st Century: New Tools to Tackle Those Age-Old Parenting Problems
Mums and dads have been raising babies for longer than anyone remembers. Some aspects of parenting, such as cuddling and singing lullabies, are instinctive and natural. Other aspects, such as nappy changing and breastfeeding can take a bit longer to master. In the 21st century, new mums and dads can access a number of handy […]
Thrill Seeking: Part One
I live with a family of thrill-seekers. I suppose really, at heart I’m a thrill seeker too. I’ve done plenty of wild sports and activity related things in my life, I’m just a little wary of heights and extreme speed, and I’m probably more cautious since having the children. Despite that, I think nothing of […]