We do enjoy watching a good, entertaining stage show and The Lowry is one of the places we visit most. They have a lot on offer for families like last night’s performance of The Emperor’s New Clothes. See Hodge Podge Days’ review of the show here. Whether you have a toddler or a teen there is usually …
We’ve been using the Izmi baby carrier for a couple of months now and have really been able to get a good idea of whether or not we like it. Izmi say: The launch of the new Izmi Carrier means that, for the first time, parents and babies can enjoy the soft intimacy of a …
We love a good book in our house, especially ones that make us laugh! That’s why we’re voting in the Lollies this year with Scholastic. We recently read Tom Gates: Dog Zombies Rule and David Walliams’ The World’s Worst Children, both of which were a huge hit with the boys, though they didn’t make this …
It’s been a while since I saw any of my lovely blogger friends so I was really looking forward to meeting up with Jane and Ben from Hodge Podge Days this week. The weather was lovely so we decided to visit Fletcher Moss Park in Didsbury, Manchester. The boys and I had never visited this park …
We often go for reasonably long walks with the kids. Either to explore a new place, to learn something new or simply to blow away the cobwebs. Wherever we go, we take necessary supplies with us. If we’re just walking around the local country park we don’t take much, but if we’re going slightly further …
When I started to plan our most recent holiday the first option I looked at was package holidays. I quickly realised that another very viable option for holiday accommodation though was to book a flight, a car or transfers, and a family villa. I did get a bit ‘through the keyhole’ when looking at all …
I do love going to London. I love the hustle and bustle of the city. The people watching opportunities are vast, there are some amazing foods to be sampled, and there is so, so much to do. It has been a little while since I went though. I often try to squeeze in a quick …
With summer fast approaching, aren’t we all looking forward to planning the next family holiday? Not only is it the perfect opportunity to relax, it’s also the perfect time to bond with your partner and children. To make sure your next family holiday becomes a cherished memory for years, here are five mistakes to avoid …
Last week the two eldest boys and I were invited to try indoor golf with Online Golf. Neither of the children have tried indoor golf before, they have only really had a go at crazy golf which is quite different! Last year, Online Golf launched #OGGetKidsIntoGolf, an initiative to ‘Get Kids into Golf’ starting off …
Once he got to around six months, I noticed a bit of a leap in E’s development. Part of that was a noticeable change in his awareness of his surroundings, and him becoming increasingly inquisitive. His favourite things in the world are chewing and mirrors, so when I gave him this Thomas activity toy he put poor …