
Family Activities
Ideas for fun family activities to do together. Create family traditions and memories, tips for celebrating Christmas, Halloween, Easter and other special days. Tips on what to do outdoors with little ones and the whole family.
11 May 2015
Yes, I realise that 39 things in 39 years makes me a slow learner, but hey…It means I’ve had time to really ponder it all! These are the things I […]
15 April 2015
Developing a passion for music is a valuable and enriching experience that everyone should have. With such a wide variety of musical styles available, there is undoubtedly something to captivate […]
11 April 2015
Mommy bullies are the worst of the bunch! Just when you thought people could not be any more repulsive, along comes a gem like this. I belong to a mother’s […]
8 April 2015
Teach Your Child to Swim: Water Safety Starts Here Teaching your child to swim is one of the most important life skills you can give them. It’s not just about […]
3 April 2015
Holiday Travel can be simple. If you are like me and you have several children, holidays in the school holidays can be a little bit expensive. However, the price I’ve […]
20 March 2015
Did you see the Solar Eclipse? Like many, I spent the week chatting with my 3 children about the solar eclipse due to happen on 20th March. We looked at […]
16 March 2015
Another Superb book by Jacqueline Wilson! My daughter is a big fan of Jacqueline Wilson and has read many of her more recent books. At Christmas she was given The […]
10 March 2015
We love books in our home. In particular, books for children. Through my years as a teacher, I collected a large and varied selection of picture books, beginner reader and […]
7 March 2015
We all want to spoil and treat our children on their birthdays but sometimes it’s not always possible. If money is tight and your child’s birthday is on the way, […]
6 March 2015
Having a baby takes a lot out of you. It is not just the physical exertion of dealing with a newborn, but also the mental and emotional tolls that are […]
4 March 2015
I’ve never met anyone who does not like or love the children’s book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. It has been a favourite in our home for the last 8 […]
28 February 2015
How to make a Gruffalo cake My son wanted a Gruffalo cake for his 4th birthday. It was such fun to make and far easier than I expected! It was […]














