As the long summer holidays span out before us it can be a pretty daunting prospect trying to keep them entertained for such a long time and let’s face it, days out and about can cost a fortune so it pays to plan ahead and have a few tricks up your sleeves. Think about the … Read more
During the morning I had lots of fun with the #kidsinthekitchen making ice lollies like I used to with my Mum using Angel Delight and Dream Topping. The boys then had a sleep whilst Little Bean and I had fun with Aquabeads and Go Create Cool Bandz (reviews to follow). In the afternoon we met … Read more
The third days of the summer holidays for Beanie Boy also signalled the last day of school for Little Bean. Once we had dropped her off at school, the boys and I had a pretty chilled day. Beanie Boy discovered the Swashbuckle game on the CBeebies app which made him very happy and Jelly Bean … 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
Beanie Boy spent the day at Nanny and Grandads today so I got some of my final ‘must-do’ jobs finished and then had fun playing with this cute little chap. Beanie Boy had lots of fun there playing with their little dog Georgie and the cats Rupert and Rosie (although Rosie isn’t a massive fan … Read more
Well the first day of the holidays has been and gone already (although for Little Bean it doesn’t start until Thursday). The sunshine has been glorious which definitely makes life so much brighter and more positive. After dropping Little Bean at school the boys and I popped to Queensgate to meet Karin, Ella and Sam … Read more
– New research reveals that the current generation of kids spend the least amount of time outside – New research[i] commissioned by the National Trust shows that children aged 7-12 spend less time playing outside compared to any other generation. According to the findings, over half of today’s children (54 per cent) spend less than … Read more
There aren’t many children who don’t love to dress up. I love this how-to guide from Country Baskets, it reminds me of the fun times we had at Bewilderwood. Why not have a go at making some with your little ones of the summer holidays . . . Create a template by drawing around a … Read more
The summer holidays are hurtling towards us at a rate of knots so as well as trying to get the most important pieces of work tied up before chaos ensues I am also making preparations for our holidays. The last time we went camping was in September 2009 when Little Bean was just 15 months … Read more