We spent the day at Mrs. Dowsons Farm in Blackburn, Lancashire. Find out what kind of day we had!
Review: Ravensburger Farmyard Friends Puzzle
During our weekend at Butlin’s, Squidge and his cousin Bear needed some quiet activities to do as well as all the racing around, swimming, messy play and digging. One of the activities we took with us was the Ravensburger Farmyard Friends Puzzle. suitable for 18 months and over, it is perfect for them to work …
Our weekend at Butlin’s Skegness
Squidge and I are just back from a weekend in Skegness, where we spent 48 crazy, toddler-led hours at Butlins. We were accompanied by my sister-in-law, and Squidge’s cousin, Bear. It’s been ages since I did anything just for Squidge. Home Education means the boys are with me almost all of the time, and their …
Home Education Resource: Pawprint Badge Challenges
We recently discovered a website that I think will be invaluable for the boys, particularly the younger two. Pawprint Badges is an organisation that supports teachers, group leaders and parents with free-to-download resource packs covering a wide range of educational and inspiring activity ideas. With over 40 challenge packs covering topics including animals, nature, national …
March Theatre: KITE at Waterside, Sale
I havent done a theatre post for a long time, but this one looks like a lovely, immersive, inspiring performance so I wanted to share it with you. Acclaimed theatre company The Wrong Crowd swoops into Waterside, Sale with KITE, a stunning show featuring on stage kite-flying alongside exquisite puppetry, music and storytelling. Suitable for …
Snow Day Toddler Activities
{AD} Lots of children love to play in the snow, but playing out in the cold is only sustainable for a certain period of time when you’re small (or when you’re a grown up, in my case.) Not wanting to let our snow themed day come to an end, we decided to set up a …
Game review: Carcassonne
Carcassonne is a family board game that we reviewed back in November, but things have been turned on their head here since then so the review has been delayed. A game suitable for two or more players aged seven and over, we found playing Carcassonne to be a really, really enjoyable experience for all. The …
Review: BRIO Light & Sound Garbage Truck
I have a real soft spot for BRIO toys, and I love that their range has grown so much over the years. The latest BRIO toy we have been sent to review is the BRIO Light & Sound Garbage Truck. Squidge is almost two and a half now but the truck is suitable for little …
Review: Lightweight Deluxe Wheelchair from Fenetic Wellbeing
There are many barriers to getting my grandma out and about as much as we’d like, and most are mobility related. I’ve been my grandma’s carer for around five years, and gradually her already poor mobility has deteriorated, making getting out a lot more difficult. Another issue is that I have a stroller to consider …
Review: ZeroWater 12-cup water filter jug
We don’t often drink tap water at home because we much prefer bottled, but we dont like the impact bottled water has on the environment with all the plastic waste. I think we’ve found a compromise though, as we’ve been trialling the ZeroWater 12-cup water filter jug for a couple of weeks and I’m not …