I’ve never been a sporty person, I never particularly enjoyed exercise and PE was my least favourite subject at school. Recently though I’ve found myself preaching to my children about how they ought to lay off the sweets, how they should practise mindfulness, how they can’t duck training sessions for their sports because we need …
In May we spent just short of two weeks camping at the Haven Lakeland. We love camping but we hadn’t done more than a long weekend for a couple of years, so I did wonder if the boys would get a bit restless and fed up. I needn’t have worried though – I don’t think …
On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May, Manchester is in for a special treat as Monster Jam returns to Manchester Arena after nine years! Ever since the boys watched monster machine cartoons as toddlers, they’ve loved these gigantic machines. They must seem almost incomprehensible in size to a small person – and I can see …
The boys and I spent the day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach – find out all you need to know about getting the best value.
If someone were to ask me what kind of music my grandma really enjoys, I honestly would struggle to name more than two or three artists. Top of that very short list though would be Charlie Landsborough. Charlie has won just about every award possible in the UK country scene and are too numerous to …
We spent the day at Mrs. Dowsons Farm in Blackburn, Lancashire. Find out what kind of day we had!
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 …
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 …
Coming to Preston Guild Hall in April, it’s Liz Pichon’s incredible creation, Tom Gates! First class shows Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories were brought to us by The Birmingham Stage Company. Now, they are bringing Tom Gates! The show follows Tom as he tries to keep out of trouble while things go increasingly wrong …
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 …