Have you heard about the #OreoCookieQuest ? If you are a fan of Oreo, take a look at their promotional packs in shops at the moment with details of their Cookie Quest. Oreo is celebrating The Great Oreo Cookie Quest a fun and interactive way to win great prizes. Oreo fans also have the opportunity to […]
Paddington 2 arrives on DVD
How much did you love the first Paddington movie? We were huge fans. That bathroom scene had us all in absolute stitches and each time we watch it we still laugh just as hard. We didn’t get to see Paddington 2 in the cinema so we’ve really looked forward to the release of the DVD. […]
The top 50 books that parents love to read to their children
What are your favourite books to read to your children? The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the best loved children’s book – according to parents, a study found. Despite being published in 1969, the Eric Carle tale of a caterpillar hatching from its egg and eating its way through various foods, came top of the pile […]
Safety points to think about when hiking
We love a good hike. You can’t beat getting everyone out and walking and we are fortunate to have plenty of places to do that very close by. Hiking is great, but it can also be tricky if you don’t follow some safety rules. So if you’re new to this, it’s good to be prepared […]
Travel bucket list: where would you like to go with your family?
Have you got a travel bucket list? Most of us have them right? To be honest I find it hard to narrow down all the places I’d like to go to. I always think my bucket list should be places I’ve not visited before, but then there are plenty of places I’ve already been that […]
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 […]
The benefits of snow play
There’s no doubt about it, playing in the snow is so much fun. Especially if it doesn’t come that often. Playing in the snow can bring the biggest smiles to the smallest faces, and that first time the snow falls, well there’s no other way to describe than totally magical. Witnessing your child’s first experience of snow and snowflakes is truly wonderful.
Save money on your family rail travel
I love the idea of travelling by train as a family. The last big train trip we did altogether was actually to the Alps on our last skiing holiday. We travelled from Ashford to the Alps by train and the children absolutely loved it. Despite having four children (which at the time included a baby […]