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
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
As I write this post I am sitting in the passenger seat of my car listening to Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg. The car is in complete silence as the Beans have fallen asleep but I can still hear the music playing in my head. This afternoon our little family enjoyed a completely … Read more
We were first introduced to the delights of Gangsta Granny a few years ago when Curly had begun reading David Walliams’ books and would laugh out loud at each turn of the page. Gangsta Granny shot straight to the top of the children’s book chart when it was released in 2011, well you’ve just got … Read more
With the birth of each of the Beans, we began a monthly saving account for them which we and other family members pay money into regularly to give them the best start in life. As a parent, it is natural to want to be able to help our children as much as possible but are … Read more
Accidents happen on the roads every single day, it’s just one of those things. Some can be avoided, others, sadly can’t. I have been driving since I was 18 years old (so only a couple of years hahaha) and in my time I have had a few accidents, some of which I am still paying … Read more
This article will help you to discover engaging ways to teach your children about those less fortunate and how to learn to love giving to those in need.
I was never really into Halloween before the Beans came along, sure I attended the odd Halloween party as an adult if one of my work colleagues was throwing one but even then I’m sure there wasn’t as much made of it as there is today. Ever since Curly was little we have got him … Read more
If you’re not planning on jetting off to a warmer climate this October half term, it doesn’t mean you can’t have fun does it? Of course not, there are plenty of great adventures that you can have in the UK so here’s just a handful of activities which I have spotted that you might like … Read more