New Hotter shoes cure the Winter blues

My feet are loving me right now; I just keep being so flipping to them. I’ve been exfoliating them, moisturising them and giving them mini-massages. I’ve been to the podiatrist to get them fitted up with custom-made orthotics thanks to my recent attendance at the Hotter VIP event and I’ve been stepping out in not … Read more

A Teen Box Room Makeover for International Wallpaper Week

Teen Box Room

We have lived in our current home for a little over 6 years now and during that time each of the Beans has had their bedroom decorated 2-3 times. I’m a firm believer that children should be given the chance to decide how their room should look. Obviously, when they are very young it’s not … Read more

Big Opinions From Today’s Little Adventurers

Family Travel

Over 22,500 children globally tell Booking.com exactly what they want from their family holiday Strong, fast WI-FI and the chance to take cool photos for social media is an absolute must for teens, while youngsters (5-11 year olds) crave a lush swimming pool and all the ice-cream they can eat UK voted top destination for … Read more

A Special Proposal and a chance to #WIN Family Day Pass to Sea Life Centre Birmingham

proposal-at-the-national-sea-life-centre-birmingham

The Gentoo Penguins at Sea Life Centre Birmingham were special guests to a very special proposal earlier this week when Danny Adams proposed to his girlfriend Alexandra Milne. Both from Halesowen and now living together in Lye, the couple who have been together for one year and five months were celebrating all round as Alexandra … Read more

What to buy for children under 3 years?

Playmobil

When you don’t have children yourself or you don’t see young family members regularly it can be difficult to know what to buy for the little people so I’m putting together a quick gift guide with suggestions for what to buy for children under 3 years. Playmobil 123 Range The choices are endless when it … Read more

Top-rated Cbeebies series Kazoops release their first album

Introducing my children to music I’m proud to say that all of my Beans love music, it’s something that they have enjoyed since they were in the womb when I would play them music through headphones around my bump. They all have their own music preferences and will dance around when their tunes are played, … Read more

An open letter to the lady at The Royal Albert Hall xx

Royal Albert Hall

The first I knew of your existence was when I heard your young daughter’s screams as I walked with my children down the stairwell to the toilets following The Great Orchestral Adventure. The next thing I knew your daughter (I assume she was your daughter) had thrown herself across the floor and was flailing her … Read more

Investigate the Spooky Seas at National Sea Life Centre Birmingham

National Sea Life Centre

Families are invited to The National Sea Life Centre Birmingham from 22nd to 31st October for a Spooky Seas themed treat which will have those little ones intrigued and entertained for hours on end. Feast your eyes on the attraction’s fascinating jelly fish species. In existence for over 650 million years, these intriguing characters move … Read more