This Bank Holiday weekend, we decided to do something a bit different and take the family to watch the Exeter Chiefs play at Sandy Park Stadium. Now, I’ll admit—it was a bit of a risky choice. My 8-year-old daughter, who is gymnastics mad, isn’t a rugby fan and rarely sits still for more than five minutes. My 10-year-old son is completely sports-mad, but rugby isn’t really his thing either....
We moved into our new house 6 months ago and I have been slowly decorating all of the rooms. The next project on the list is my 8 year old daughters bedroom. I have been hearing lots of people talking about designing rooms and gardens using Chat GPT, so I thought I would give it a go.
My daughter is a fiery second child who certainly knows her mind. Any ideas I have suggested to her...
Choosing a name for your baby can be one of the most exciting parts of becoming a parent—but it can also be totally overwhelming! Whether you’re expecting or just love name-spotting (no judgment here!), I’ve put together a list of the top trending baby names for 2025 that parents everywhere are loving right now.
From timeless classics to stylish new favourites, these baby names are...
My son has always been mad about anything with four wheels, with monster trucks being his absolute favourite.
While I mostly leave him to play with these imaginatively, I do love trying to come up with bigger activities where his siblings can get involved too, and we can keep playtime fun and engaging.
How to Set Up This Monster Truck Ice Play Activity The night before:
With spring finally here and bringing some much needed sunshine with it, we have been super excited to get back outside and to the spring activities we love so much.
If you are looking for some inspiration for some easy, free and fun ideas to get your little ones off devices and back outside we have a great list for you.
Fun, easy and free Spring Activity ideas 1. Magic painting...
With Easter just around the corner, I’ve been starting to plan out our Easter egg hunts – yes, that’s right, plural! We’ve got a few happening this year: one just for us and the children on Easter Sunday , and then another with family coming over. That means I need a lot of eggs.
But I’ve got to be honest – when I popped into the supermarkets recently, I was genuinely shocked at how...
Looking for a fun and affordable party favour idea? These pastel sweet cones are perfect for children’s parties, baby showers, cinema nights, or even as thoughtful treats for friends and classmates. They’re quick and easy to make, and you can customise them to suit any theme or occasion!
Here’s everything you need to know to make your own dreamy, pastel-coloured sweet cones at home.
We had a rare teacher training day this week, so, along with some friends, we decided to pack up a picnic, our bikes, and a change of clothes and head out to the River Dart Country Park for the day.
Location
Nestled within the stunning Dartmoor National Park, the River Dart Country Park is conveniently located just half an hour from Exeter, easily accessible off the A38. For those of...
Can you build a train track to get your passenger to their destination?
Our train track has always been a big hit in our house, and I love to find ways to keep it interesting and engaging. Over Christmas we were sent a Nintendo Switch game called Tracks , which is all about building a train track in video game form, and it gave me some inspiration for how I can spice up our everyday train...
World Book Day has crept up on me this year (It is Thursday 6th March for those of you who also haven't clocked it) and as with most years I feel a bit flustered trying to get something organised.
My children are a bit older now (10 and 8) and don't generally enjoy playing with dressing up clothes, so I refuse to go and spend over £20 on an outfit that will be worn once then put back...
If your little one is anything like my 8-year-old daughter, then makeup is probably already on their radar. My daughter is obsessed with all things beauty and fashion (which is equal parts really cute and terrifying!). She loves playing with children’s makeup palettes, but I’m not overly keen on her putting them on her delicate skin just yet.
We’ve just got back from an amazing few days in the Brecon Beacons , staying at the super cosy Middle Bridge Cottage ( Locally known as Pontganol Cottage)! If you’re looking for a family-friendly spot that ticks all the boxes (and makes life easy with kids and a dog in tow), this is the one.
