So the summer is over… I don’t really feel that it ever began to be honest. We’ve hardly had any hot sunny days and the paddling pool got used twice which was so disappointing. Now it’s September does that mean I can legitimately start wearing my boots again, or should I try and wait a […]
School holiday activities: part six
Welcome to part six of our school holiday activities series. What have you been up to lately? We’ve been waiting for the sunshine and the hot summer days and nights to arrive and instead the heating has been on this week. We’ve battled the wind and the rain, donned the ski jackets and headed outside […]
Summer fashion for your little ones
I realsied today that Vertbaudet have a spectacular summer sale on at the moment. If your little ones need a few new bits and bobs you should really check out the website. As items are selling at such bargain prices, many 60% off RRP, some styles are running out fast and not all items are available […]
Healthy lunches
What is a normal lunch for you? Do you have a packed lunch? A hot meal? A sandwich? A salad? A jacket potato? Something else or nothing at all? When we are busy it can be easy to forget to stop and eat sometimes. I always try to have at least in my head, an […]
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 […]
5 things that suck about summer
Although I would generally say that I am more a fan of winter, in that, if I had to choose between sun and snow I’d choose snow every time – I still love the sun on my face, the beach, meals outside, flip flops and being able to get the paddling pool out for the children. […]
School holiday activities: part one
I don’t know about you but it would be lovely if every day of the school holidays was like this. There are always so many more options when the weather is nice. Sadly, as anyone who has lived in the UK any length of time will know, that is never the case. I guess that’s […]
Taking sensory play outside
I have written quite a lot over the last few months about the importance of sensory play and it’s benefits. I honestly think it is one of those things that is over complicated. I think sometimes as parents we hear these terms and think we have no idea where to start, when in reality it is […]