Our Summer holidays officially began on Wednesday at approximately 3.15pm when I collected the Beans from school. The plan had been to head to the local beer garden with a bunch of Mums from our year group but unfortunately the rain put paid to that idea so I cultivated a new plan to celebrate the … Read more
If you don’t count the odd rain shower here and there or the couple of cool, windy days at the start of last week it was mostly a beautiful week weather-wise. I was feeling particularly chilly on Wednesday but that didn’t deter Jelly Bean from playing outside. Jelly Bean loves water play and has been … Read more
We have been looking at luxury family holiday options but we keep stumbling when it comes family size. What are your tips for holidays as a large family?
The end of the Summer holidays always fills me with mixed emotions. On the one hand I’m generally quite sad that they are coming to an end because it means that I will lose my playmates as they head back to the classroom and I will miss them. On the other hand I’m generally starting … Read more
The second week of our summer holidays started out pretty good and not half as stressful as I was expecting it to be but then again I made certain ‘deals’ with myself before the week began; 1. I would find activities to keep the Beans entertained so that they didn’t sit staring at a TV … Read more
Bust My Buffers! For the first time ever, Thomas & Friends™ will be making tracks to LolliBop. The whole family is invited to experience the world of Thomas & Friends like never before as a new interactive themed play zone, the ‘Sodor Summer Fete’, is launched at the big bash for little people. … Read more
I don’t remember each school year flying by so quickly when I was at school do you? This morning marked the end of Year 1 for Little Bean and I feel quite sad about it really. She has had a really good year at school this year, her teacher has been lovely and has definitely … Read more
Nothing really beats getting outside in the fresh air during the summer months (well on the days that we get sunshine and it’s warm enough to play in just your t-shirt and shorts). Suddenly you feel that little bit more relaxed, a bit more free and a little bit more adventurous. I love after school … Read more
We really like these new warmer weather spells we’re getting, it just makes you feel better, brighter and more inclined to get outside and enjoy it. As a family we are always on the go, apart from our #familyfilmnight once a week we rarely just chill out together, we are always ‘going’ somewhere to do … Read more