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Zoos aren’t for everyone I know that and to be honest I can see both sides of the argument but I visit Zoos with my children (and before I had children) because I know that a Zoo is pretty much the only opportunity that I (and they) will get to see some of these animals. … Read more
Alton Towers Resort has unveiled further details of the rides, attractions and characters to feature in CBeebies Land. Opening on 24 May 2014, the new area of the resort will feature some of CBeebies’ best-loved characters and shows including Something Special, In the Night Garden, Tree Fu Tom and Mr Bloom’s Nursery. CBeebies Land … Read more
There are so many things that we would like to take our children to see and to experience, many of which we will never be able to afford with four children but sometimes the opportunity comes knocking on our door thanks to my blog so who are we to turn them down. Just after Christmas, … Read more
For me, there is nothing more magical around Christmas than seeing your children’s eyes light up which is why I am doing everything that I can to make Christmas full of fun, happy and magical experiences. I am trying to start new traditions which hopefully our children will look back on in their adult years … Read more
BRILLIANT!!!! I’m not normally a big ‘swimming’ person, I hate getting cold, and I used to secretly like it when Albie screamed at the idea of getting in a cold swimming pool because it meant I had an excuse to sit it out. That said, I have never stopped the children swimming and up until … Read more
Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire is extending some festive cheer this winter and inviting families to experience its very own magical Christmas at Thomas Land. As part of this year’s Drayton’s Magical Christmas, Europe’s only Thomas Land™ attraction will be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with spectacular decorations, festive music and snow … Read more
Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, will end its fantastic 2013 season with two nights of spectacular fireworks displays on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November. The fantastic fireworks and laser shows are set to music and last for 20 minutes, making them one of the biggest displays in the Midlands. With the fireworks … Read more
In association with Cineworld Last winter it seemed as if we were about to start a new ice age rather than find ourselves in the clutches of global warming, but in general is winter a different experience for our children than it was for us? Five centimetres of snow might sound a lot but it’s … Read more
It made a nice change when I received an email a few weeks ago asking if we would like to review Go Ape Tree Top Adventure. Most opportunities that land in my inbox are aimed at the tiddlers and me so I was really happy to be offered something for Hubby and Curly. That, of … Read more