When the VIP Beans visited Thomas Land and Drayton Manor

Thomas Land

It was a cold but bright morning as the Beans arrived on the Island of Sodor at Thomas Land in Drayton Manor, they had been invited as special guests of Sir Topham Hat along with other blogger families. Naturally all of the engines were excited to meet their VIPs and show off their skills and … Read more

Geronimo Festival announces charity partnership with Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens

Geronimo Festival announces charity partnership with Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens 1

The UK’s biggest family festival, Geronimo, has announced its partnership with Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens for 2016. Taking place over the weekends of 29th – 30th May (Tatton Park) and 1st – 2nd May (Harewood House), Geronimo is back, bigger and better with a huge programme of events lined up for both venues, … Read more

Explore the Ancient Oceans with Sea Life Centres this Half Term

#AncientOceans Sea Life Birmingham

This year Sea Life Centres are celebrating their 20th Anniversary and I am still loving visiting as much today as I did all those years ago when they first opened, only now I have the added fun of visiting with my Beans and seeing it through their eyes. Yesterday we were invited to visit Sea … Read more

Project 366 – Week 6 2016

#Project366

As we excitedly await the arrival of our new sofas, we decided it was time to give the lounge a mini-makeover which turned into a bit bigger makeover when we decided it was time to replace the lounge carpet. We only ‘popped’ in to our local Tapi Carpet showroom and came out with not only … Read more

Days out 2016 Wishlist #1 – LEGOLAND Windsor

Legoland Windsor

With the Beans all now being that little bit older we are really looking forward to lots of fun family days out in 2016. As a Mummy I have adored the ‘baby stage’ of parenting but with Jelly Bean now three years old, our days out are looking even more exciting because he can do so … Read more

What to expect from Shrek’s Adventure London in 2016!

Shrek's Adventure London

At DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London there’s lots to celebrate in 2016. After arriving on the Southbank this year, the next 12 months are set to be just as exciting with big celebrations crash-landing into Far Far Away. Shrek himself will mark a very special 15thanniversary in June. It’s hard to believe that Shrek first … Read more