Socks can be so boring, can’t they? A quick glance into the sock collection of each member of my family tells me one thing straight away: the kids have all the fun. My four year old’s socks are a riot of colour, pattern and characters, and my nine year old’s collection isn’t really any more restrained. Move onto my wardrobe, and while there is an element of colour to my socks, on the whole they are low-key, with very little to grab your ...
Introducing Num Noms & giveaway
Get ready for a new collectible toy craze: Num Noms have arrived! We’ve been having lots of fun reviewing these cute little characters, which have launched in the UK this week. And I’ve got a lovely giveaway for you too; one lucky winner will be among the first to try out this fab new toy, with a Deluxe Pack and two Mystery Packs worth £20.97 up for grabs. Num Noms are scented mini characters inspired by sweet foods and flavours, such ...
Tea with the Easter Bunny at Wyevale Garden Centres
On Good Friday we spent a lovely afternoon at our local Wyevale Garden Centre as special guests of the Easter Bunny. We had such a great time! Wyevale Garden Centres run regular family events throughout the year, and for Easter you can visit your local centre for Breakfast or Tea with the Easter Bunny, with lots of fun activities included for the kids. The event costs £9.99 per child, and £3.99 or £7.99 per adult, depending on your choice of ...
Win tickets to Geronimo Family Festival
Welcome to a new giveaway - and it’s such a good one! You can win tickets to Geronimo Family Festival; I’ve got a family pass for up to four people worth £100 to give away - so exciting. We’re delighted to be official ambassadors for this year’s Geronimo Family Festival. Aimed at families with children aged 2-12 years old, and with a jam-packed line-up featuring some of the biggest names in children’s entertainment, Geronimo takes place at ...
Finding our epic: a family adventure in Wales
Have you ever had such a great time on a holiday that, as soon as you get home, you check out the house prices in the place you were staying? That's me this week! Last weekend we were invited to visit North Wales as part of the Visit Wales Year of Adventure campaign. With the aim of inspiring you to "Find Your Epic", the campaign is all about stepping outside, discovering the fantastic landscape and experiences that Wales has to offer, and ...
Giving nature a home in your garden with RSPB
We’re probably all seen lots of news stories in recent years about the decline in our native wildlife. Falling bee populations, tidier gardens, and disappearing meadow land have all hit the headlines, and with 60% of the UK’s wildlife species seeing decline over the last fifty years, it’s pretty obvious that nature needs our help. While this decline is going on, at the same time we’re losing touch with nature. RSPB research has revealed that ...
Gardening for beginners with Charlie Dimmock & Poundland
Do you love the idea of gardening, but don't really know where to start? Perhaps you feel like you don't have the right tools, or are unsure about which plants to choose. Maybe you want to get the kids involved and would like some tips on what to grow with them, or you might be worried about spending lots of money on plants and equipment, only to get it all wrong! If this all sounds familiar, take a look at this great little video by ...
Review: Thomas Land at Drayton Manor Theme Park
Over the weekend we were invited along to Drayton Manor Theme Park, to attend the first day of their Thomas & Friends weekends. What a brilliant day we had! Now, we’re no strangers to Thomas Land. Our eldest (now approaching nine years old) was a huge Thomas fan when he was younger, and with Drayton Manor just under an hour away from home we’ve spent many happy days there in the company of Thomas and Friends. But we haven’t been since ...
Garden design: the best decking for a family garden
Do you have a decked area in your garden? It’s a really popular choice for creating a patio area, and can really enhance the overall impact of your outdoor space. In a family garden decking is a great multi-tasker, providing an area for supervised play, dining, entertaining or simply relaxing in the sunshine. Traditional wooden decking is a popular choice, but when it comes to using it in a family garden, it has it’s drawbacks. In wet or ...
Family fun at Geronimo Festival 2016
I’m delighted to announce that we’re official ambassadors for this year’s Geronimo Family Festival - so exciting!Have you heard of Geronimo already? It launched last year, and was so successful it has expanded to a second venue for 2016. Geronimo is a fantastic outdoor family festival, aimed at families with children aged 2-12 years old. It takes place at Tatton Park in Cheshire on 29-30 May, and Harewood House near Leeds on 1-2 May (both are ...