So, there is a new Peppa Pig Live stage show currently on tour, PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE. Produced by leading children’s theatre team Fiery Light, in partnership with licensor Entertainment One, this brand new show marks the seventh consecutive year of Peppa Pig live theatre tours (first tour in 2009) and the fourth Peppa Pig stage production […]
Family festivals: one for the diary
Have you taken your family to one of the family-friendly festivals that happen throughout the year before? We have been to a couple and they make such a great day out, with loads to keep children of all ages busy. I think for us that is the main attraction, that there are things that appeal […]
Tasty treats
What does your family love as a treat? We are all big fans of hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows here and I’m the ring leader. On a cold day there is nothing better…aside from a mulled wine perhaps! Marshmallows are very versatile treats, great toasted or just enjoyed on their own. We also chop […]
A double act
Having children close together in age can be hard work but mostly it makes for lots of fun, and a tight sibling bond. It’s like having your best friend over to play the whole time! With 21 months between the oldest two and fifteen months between the youngest two I’ve seen some beautiful sibling bonds […]
Family-friendly days out: part fifteen
Welcome to part fifteen of our series on family-friendly days out. We recently visited the Sea Life Centre in Manchester. The Sea Life Centre is located within the Intu Trafford Centre, very close to the Legoland Discovery Centre. There are combi tickets available if you wish to visit both attractions in one day, these look […]
Family-friendly days out: part fourteen
Welcome to part fourteen of our series on family-friendly days out. Spending quality time together is really important to us, as are spending fun days out with friends and making memories. With children spanning a wide age range, it can be a challenge sometimes to find things that appeal to everyone. We recently visited Legoland […]
Keeping warm in the great outdoors
I love winter, especially the snow and frost and I love being outside in that sort of weather. The wind and rain is not quite so appealing I have to admit, but the cold I quite like. The children love nothing more than a play in the snow or running around outside on a frosty […]
On the eleventh day of Christmas…
Welcome to part eleven of our #12daysofparenting series when we join a whole host of other bloggers to write about a range of topics over 12 days. Today we are looking at ideas of things to get you through the festive season and I am following on from Mummies Waiting. For full Terms and Conditions […]