I’m sure many of you have heard about Hello World Live, perhaps you weren’t aware about the event prior however it has been featured in the media and on social media since. Sadly most of this attention has cast a negative light on the event so I wanted to share our experience with you. Hello… Continue reading Hello World LIVE – Our Review
Gruffalo hunting in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
I'm sure that telling many children they were going to spend the day in the forest away from the television / computer/ Wifi would go down like a lead balloon, however after a visit to Whinlatter I’m sure they will come away feeling differently. There is something for every one of all ages here from… Continue reading Gruffalo hunting in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
8 things that are NEVER the same after kids!!!
The arrival of a baby is always going to herald some big changes to your life, however before children I think I always thought of these in the short term. I’m sure most parents will agree that the effects and changes that are part and parcel of having kids don’t just last for those first… Continue reading 8 things that are NEVER the same after kids!!!
The joy of giving at Christmas – Reverse Advent
As we wave goodbye to October and Halloween focus starts to shift towards Christmas preparations and with less than a month until the advent countdown I wanted to tell you why I have decided to do a reverse advent during November. It’s almost impossible not to be aware of the increase in families forced to… Continue reading The joy of giving at Christmas – Reverse Advent
Kinder complicated
How can the purchase of one small (overpriced) Kinder Egg be my starting point for a whole blog I hear you ask - well allow me to explain….. My son has always been (how can I put it), adverse to the whole hairdressers experience despite having taken him since he was fairly young, let him… Continue reading Kinder complicated
Walby Farm Park – fantastic come rain or shine
Cumbria isn't renowned for it's sunny weather, more the rain and cold weather, so we always need to have days out up our sleeve where there is plenty to do inside. Walby Farm Park is a fun filled day out with plenty of things to do whatever the weather. We love it so much that… Continue reading Walby Farm Park – fantastic come rain or shine
Our day at The Tropical Butterfly House flew by!
Whilst on a recent break in Sheffield me and my younger two found ourselves with a spare day. I asked around and the Tropical Butterfly House suggested a few times we decided to give it a try and we weren’t disappointed. Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife and Falconry Centre is situated at North Anston just a… Continue reading Our day at The Tropical Butterfly House flew by!
Autumn Days!!
We love nothing more than big family days out exploring new places, however these often come with a hefty price tag! During the week when it’s just me and the little one at home I like to get him out and about as much as possible – mainly for my own sanity as cabin fever… Continue reading Autumn Days!!
Save for Christmas now to avoid the January Blues
Apologies for mentioning the 'C' word however most of us only have two payday's left!! As a self-confessed Christmas fanatic I thought I would share my top tips for saving in the run up to the big day and avoiding those huge bills in January Make a list Write a list of all the… Continue reading Save for Christmas now to avoid the January Blues
Our favourite time of the week – Music Makers class!
Music Makers is a fabulous, noise-filled session aimed at pre school children and is one of my favourite times of the week! The classes run locally to us and across Cumbria. I first discovered Music Makers (then called Mini Stages) in 2007 when classes first started running in my local area and I was in… Continue reading Our favourite time of the week – Music Makers class!
Fraser’s Fun House 