A while ago, I wrote about visiting the Sea Life centre in Blackpool for their new sea stars exhibition. A team of staff from Sea Life Blackpool carved an enormous piece of art into the sand … [Read more...]
A weekend at Geronimo festival
Last year we went to Geronimo Festival and although we had a good day, Lucas was that bit too young for the children's activities and too old for the baby activities. This year I couldn't wait … [Read more...]
Win a family ticket to LIME festival
A week-long family-friendly celebration of music, dance and culture, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod’s (LIME festival) 70th anniversary festival features live performances and two … [Read more...]
What is your favourite season to go out?
What is your favourite season to go out? www.chill.ie asked me about whether I prefer to stay in or go out depending on which season it is. If this had been asked a couple of years ago, I … [Read more...]
Accessible days out in Lancashire
Days out should be for all the family, not just the one's that have no mobility issues. Fenetic Wellbeing are campaigning to say exactly that, it shouldn't matter if you have a pram or a wheelchair, … [Read more...]
Yarrow Valley Country Park, Chorley
Yarrow Valley Country Park is located just off Birkacre road in Coppull. It is a great free day out in Lancashire. It is somewhere I have been on numerous occasions when I used to support … [Read more...]
Easter Extravaganza, Walmer Bridge Review
I have taken far too long to write this! On Easter Monday we went to The Candy Man Presents: Easter Extravaganza! in Walmer Bridge, near Preston. It was a 2 hour interactive show based in Charlie and … [Read more...]
Holiday bucket list
D has always wanted to take me on a holiday to Portugal and he definitely wants to take Lucas to Benfica's Stadium of Light as he went when he was younger. The Algarve offers beautiful … [Read more...]
The importance of outdoor play
This post is an entry for the BritMums #TearsintoSmiles Challenge, sponsored by Elastoplast. Playing outdoors can have huge benefits for little ones. It can be very easy … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #12 – Southport
This week we went to Southport, it was lovely to have a full day out, all three of us. We had had walk around the lake and played mini golf, D won the last hole where we get a free game next time. We … [Read more...]
Chocolate free Easter treats the children will love
With Easter approaching I’ve been having a good think about how I can celebrate in a fun way with Lucas and D. In February I reviewed Supertreats and their fabulous tasting chocolate … [Read more...]
Ride on suitcase review
First sleepover at Grandma's - ride on suitcase review So the first sleepover may still be a while off but I can see it at the end of the tunnel now. In less than a couple of weeks the breastfeeding … [Read more...]