I do love having the children home for the summer but where do they get all their energy from? Since cutting back on caffeine and sugar things seem to have become even harder. Therefore, when I heard that Berocca was partnering with TOTS100 for parenting bloggers to trial their fizzy tablets to give them more … Read more
This Sunday 25th June 2017 is National Unplugging Day where families vouch to #GoGadgetFree for the day. Screen-time is a concern for many families especially with a growing trend of children being stuck to their gadgets at unsociable times such as whilst eating meals. It is feared that children are missing out on the great … Read more
GEEK is a 3-day indoor festival full of video games, future technology, retro-games, cosplay, board games, workshops, comic books, Minecraft cave, talks, tournaments, arcades, VR, Official Mario Kart Tournament, merchandise for sale, performing arts and more. GEEK Dreamland 2017 Information for Visitors GEEK offers a mixture of activities – some where you can just turn up, … Read more
Fans of LEGO® Batman will know that there’s a new LEGO® The Batman Movie out in the UK. My boys really enjoyed watching it last week and it was a wonderful combination of old meets new (especially when my son was asking me if Michael Jackson really did write Man in the Mirror!). Whether you … Read more
Homework can be such a chore for parents and children alike depending on what is expected of them. That is why I love the idea that my boys get to pick a few topics from a list which allow them to focus on their strengths and likes – whilst allowing them to be creative. The … Read more
I have to admit I am struggling now. A half marathon seems such a long way off from where I am and just too difficult – and the time is disappearing with the big day getting closer. I signed up for the Half with the intention of trying to get the fastest time possible – … Read more
There is a brand new exciting activity website and app called Kidscast. Suitable for entertaining children ages three to twelve years old – especially good with the upcoming Christmas holidays. With Kidscast you can download all your games to your favourite device and play on or offline. There are a huge variety of shows plus … Read more
My boys love getting crafty and were keen trying to try the Gel-A-Peel 3D Design Station. The gels can be used to either trace a template on the 3D Design Station or let the imagination run free. Once it has dried then peel off the creation and use as 3D accessories. About The Gel-a-Peel 3D … Read more
Roald Dahl’s deliciously dark tale of the adventures of young Charlie Bucket, inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka, is brought to life in its fourth and final year in London’s West End Theatre Royal Drury Lane.Loved by the world for almost 50 years the story of how Charlie Bucket is lucky enough … Read more
Spring is the time of year when children are more easily persuaded outside and get them thinking about new life. Whilst outside children can learn a lot through play and develop their morals and values – such as being caring for the environment. I am keen to help my children develop a loving, caring personality … Read more