Craft Stick Posting Activity
Do you know what one of the hardest things to do with a toddler is? Go to the loo. BB is too little to stay outside the bathroom, he would probably be the other end of the house by the time I had finished. ...
Sticky Autumn Tree Activity
Every morning when YC and EC go off to school, BB and I spend about 20 minutes putting laundry away and sorting out bedrooms. I say about 20 minutes, it is normally longer because as I’m putting stuff away BB i...
Ho, Ho, Ho! 10 of The Best Christmas Grottos In and Around London 2018
We've been following Father Christmas's movements very closely to plot exactly when and where he'll be appearing in London this year.
Make Soane’s Kitchen Your Next Stop For Family Dinner
Soane's Kitchen is a new opening this year from London catering company Social Pantry. The food is all seasonal and sustainable. The menu changes depending on the availability of the seasonal produce and it's clear the staff are proud of the vegetable garden.
Salt Structure Sensory Tray
Last week we made some painted salt structures. I left a couple of them on the window sill of the playroom to dry out and see if I could turn it into a sensory activity for BB. Coming back into work on Monday I...
How to Make Matchstick Rockets
Do you know the quickest way to get a bunch of boys aged between 5 – 11 interested in doing an activity? Tell them you are going to play with matches and set something off. I’ve never seen them move so quickly....
10 of The Best Christmas Pantos in London – Book Now!
It may seem a little early to be thinking of booking your local Christmas panto, but don't be fooled - seats are booking fast, and we definitely don't want you to miss out - oh no we don't!
The Best Mother & Baby Fitness Classes In London
Looking after a newborn doesn’t mean you have to neglect an exercise routine. Postnatal fitness classes where your child comes along too are the best way to get into shape after having a baby.
How Y-Not 2018 Defined The Family Festival
Some of us would never dream of taking the kids to a music festival. Y-Not Festival has changed my mind. Kids at festivals have an enviable amount of fun. Perhaps 2018 has seen festivals step up the family-friendly area everywhere.
DIY French Knitting Doll
It has been a really long time since I did French knitting, and I do still, somewhere, have my French knitting doll. I think it is probably in my rainy day box, I will have to check. The other week YC was askin...
