All aboard for a day out with Thomas! If your children are fans of Thomas, or even if you have any older train fanatics in the family, you’ll love spending a day with the gang from Sodor down on The Watercress Line. From 5th until 13th August Thomas and his Friends will be down on […]
New additions to the ‘Just Play’ ranges: Mickey and Minnie toys
There is some exciting news for any parents out there with little Mickey and Minnie fans. Two of the most exciting additions to the Just Play ranges are Mickey and the Roadster Racers and Minnie’s Happy Helpers Role Play collections. Based on the new hit Disney Junior TV series, the toys have the perfect role […]
Secrets to a happy and healthy family holiday
You’ve done all the research, saved all year round for the family holiday of your dreams, renewed the passports, booked the hire car, packed half your wardrobe and collected the euros. You’ve even made it to the airport in good time without falling out over directions on the way there – bonus, or better still […]
25 screen-free things to do with the children
Whether you are looking for things to do over the summer holidays, a half term, or just looking to fill time with pre-schoolers, there are plenty of alternatives to screen time. Here are just a few ideas. Skim stones – in the sea, a lake, a stream etc Ride a bike or scooter Visit a […]
It’s fun to run: the happiest 5k on the planet
Have you ever heard of The Color Run? Do you fancy running 5k and having an absolute blast on the way around? What is The Color Run? The Color Run is the original, largest and most unique 5k colour fun run in the world which celebrates healthiness, happiness, friendship and having the time of your […]
Mister Maker Live: fun for all the family
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 […]
Tips for travelling overseas with a family
One of our favourite things to do is to travel as a family. I write a lot about family travel on the blog and about not being afraid to explore different types of holidays in a range of locations with children. Talking to other parents though, there are lots who choose not to travel far […]
Thrill Seeking: Part Three
Welcome to part three of Thrill Seeking, you can read part one about Velocity and Tree Top Nets first if you haven’t already, and also part two about Titan and Bounce Below is also worth a read. In part three we headed back to the Zip World Forest to see what developments they had made since […]