Embarking on the journey of learning Italian introduces you to a world where every word is steeped in history and culture. The Italian language, known for its lyrical quality and expressive nature, offers a fascinating experience for anyone keen to dive into a new linguistic realm.
Exploring the largest play frame in the UK
Manchester is full to the brim of amazing attractions and fun activities to take part in as a family. There isn’t much you can’t do in or around the city. One of the fun family activities you should try is Playfactore, which has, amongst other things the largest indoor play frame in the UK. Just […]
Backseat drivers: The next generation
I live with a backseat driver. I mean, a really bad back seat driver. He’s three! “Go faster Mummy” “Slow down Mummy” “Turn here Mummy” “Go by these cars Mummy” “You have gone the wrong way Mummy” It’s exhausting and endearing in equal measure. Any of you guys have a backseat driver in the family? […]
Things to do in Liverpool with the children
Have you been to Liverpool before? We feel very lucky that this fabulous city is only around 40 minutes drive from us. There are so many levels to Liverpool and a huge list of things you should do, but I want to look here at some of the fun things you can do in Liverpool […]
Easy, inspired, tactile, durable play in a box
Construction toys Construction toys are a firm favourite in our house, always have been. The children all love to build things. It might be a tower, a plane, a boat, a car, anything really, but they love to build. Although LEGO is a firm favourite of the older children, we did have a small LEGO […]
Making learning fun
Generally speaking I think that learning should always be fun. I know it often isn’t but it really should be. I always learnt more when it was fun and I know the children are the same. I also think the fun factor assists with information retention as well. Games are a great way to learn. […]
Trick OR Treat: Etiquette Guide
Halloween will soon be here and the streets will be crawling with Trick or Treaters. As a child I only remember going once, with some neighbours one year. Our children have been a couple of times and loved it, but as where we live now is not really practical for walking around in the dark, […]
“Mummy, can I play on your phone?”
I get asked this question a few times each week by different children. They only ask when they are in a situation where they have to wait. For example one child might ask whilst another is doing swimming lessons, or one child might ask when another is at gymnastics and so on. It’s always a […]