Yesterday Robot and I went along to The Lowry to see an adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s book, Why the Whales Came. This show was slightly different to many others we’ve seen in that it was performed by just one person. All characters were represented by the extremely talented Danyah Miller through accents, acting, stage props …
I’ve been a bit giddy on the clothes buying front over the last few months but not much of it has been for me! With a small baby in the house it’s easy to just buy something cute that he doesn’t really need, but I’ve ended up neglecting my own wardrobe somewhat, especially my Autumn …
Betsy’s favourite thing ever is running. She has seemingly endless amounts of energy and it’s really rare to see her completely worn out from a walk, even if you’ve been out all day with her. At Chesham Woods Betsy has lots of the thibgs she loves – open fields, forest, streams and (usually) mud! All …
There are those milestones in your children’s lives that you will look back on with a combination of happiness and sadness, but also relief. While your child’s first Christmas is a milestone that you will always remember, the preparation to make it as perfect as possible can be very, very, stressful! The same applies when …
Your kitchen is the heart of most homes, only coming second to the living room. There is no exception even when you have small children, so you have to ensure that it’s safe and family-friendly. Follow these tips, whether you’re planning a full remodel, or simply want to add a few safety features to your …
As much as we might not want to admit it, the nights are officially drawing in and dark, wintery mornings are definitely on the horizon. Away goes the summer clothes, the garden furniture and the BBQ coals and we say hello to scarves, thick socks, winter coats and pumpkin spiced lattes. Whilst the idea of …
With fifty states to choose from, visiting the USA can often be a tough holiday to choose. Where should you go? Should it be the streets of New York, where you can shop till your heart’s content? Perhaps heading to Florida to enjoy the famous theme parks of Disney World or Orlando. Maybe you want …
Whenever we go camping we play a little game of ‘how much can we squeeze into the car’. We don’t really rough it when we camp. It’s more like glamping really, truth be told. Our tent set up involves electric hook up, a carpet and shelves for clothes. Imagine then if you will, adding to …
We’ll have been on two family holidays abroad this year and so next year we’ll probably holiday here in the UK. We love this country and all it has to offer holiday makers. Granted, the weather could be better but you can’t have everything! I’m hoping for a road trip in Scotland and maybe a …
We had such a fun time at Digital Kids Show last year. The boys had an amazing time there in 2016 and spent a full day learning, having fun, meeting their idols and being thoroughly entertained. To see what we got up to last year, have a look at our video here. This year is …