Donkey Costume – Home made, cheap and easy
A simple to make Donkey Costume – perfect for the Nativity, or Christmas Dressing up without costing too much money.
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Things Planned for the Summer Holidays
For us the School Summer Holidays begin this week and it is always to have a bit of a plan in mind. We have a few trips out planned, lazy days are a must and, of course some things to stop the children going complete brain-dead over the break. Keeping the brain ticking over Whether … Read more
Visit Blackpool with a Merlin Annual Pass
Blackpool is a great place to go for a holiday if you like entertainment. You cannot miss the glitz and glamour – I can imagine it could end up being a very expensive place to stay. I recently returned from Blackpool on a Sun £9.50 holiday with my family and thanks to my Merlin Annual … Read more
Having a Party: Three Ways to Entertain this Half Term
What is it about the school holidays that seems to make kids want to eat more? How about using this to your advantage to entertain them?! My children love nothing more than having a “party” this usually means just putting together some nibbles together (a mix of sweet (junk and fruit) and savoury). Furthermore you … Read more
Asthma dangerous?
There has been a lot in the news lately about people not taking their asthma seriously. I have to put my hands up and say I probably am one of those statistics. Is it really dangerous and I seriously need to get my act together or is it a lot of hype about nothing? Growing … Read more
Dinosaur World Torquay & Natural History Museum
You may have noticed that we like dinosaurs in this house. I think our interest really began in April 2012, when whilst on holiday in Devon we picked up a leaflet advertising a Dinosaur World in Torquay. It was just under £6 per person with 2s and under getting in free. I think it was because … Read more
Let’s go Fly a Kite – on the Beach
I’m thinking about money saving and environmentally friendly things for families. Such as days out at little financial cost. One of these ways is to harness what nature has provided – such as last week’s Bug Hunt. This week we took to the beach There’s nothing like a bit of sand castle building. You may … Read more
The Salims 16KidsandCounting Episode 1
Below I’ll be examining the Salims from the TV Show 16kidsandcounting Shown on Channel 4 March 2013 9pm, all quotes mentioned below are as mentioned in the series on Channel 4 should you wish to watch this yourself. All non specific opinions given are my own. Meet the Salims: “A supersized family needs a lot … Read more