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Review: Boomtown Festival – ‘An Incredible Immersive Experience For The Whole Family’

27 August, 2019

Forget the outside world for a weekend and immerse yourself in the Boomtown experience. With eight districts to explore and over 100 artists on the bill, the Hampshire festival packs every musical genre you can...

Ping pong ball target practice

Nanny Anita

26 August, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

BB has always shown a love for using sprayers and has amazing accuracy. He has managed to get me right in the eye many a time while I’ve been doing the washing up. This ping pong ball target practice was one f...

7 Family Tents for a Late Summer Camping Trip

Ellie Thompson

23 August, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Living

The key to a successful camping trip has to be the tent. That's why we've picked seven of the most sturdy and affordable for your camping trip this bank holiday. Order today for next day delivery!

Spy Training: Mission String Maze

Nanny Anita

21 August, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

A few months ago EC said to me “Anita, do you remember that time we did the spellings under the table?” It took me a few moments to realise that he was talking about the time I made a string maze under the tabl...

Crayon Printed T-Shirts

Nanny Anita

19 August, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

Another great summer activity is decorating T-shirts. I used to do this a lot when I worked in summer camps, although it tended to be the dying them. This week we had my charge’s cousins staying with us, so the...

The Best Christmas Pantos in London – Book Now!

Christina Walter

13 August, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Christmas Activities, Living

It may seem a little early to be thinking of booking your local Christmas pantomime, but don’t be fooled – seats are booking fast, and we definitely don’t want you to miss out – oh, no we don’t!

How to Play Pong Hau K’i a Traditional Chinese Game

Nanny Anita

12 August, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

Pong Hau K’i is a traditional Chinese (although it is known by other names in different countries) board game for 2 people. I first saw this game on the blog what do we do all day and thought how good it would...

Ho, Ho, Ho! 10 of The Best Christmas Grottos In and Around London 2019

Christina Walter

9 August, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Christmas Activities, Living

We've been following Father Christmas's movements very closely to plot exactly when and where he'll be appearing in London this year.

Mini Zoo Busy Bag

Nanny Anita

7 August, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

Do you ever put off finishing a project and for a while, and then poof, years have gone by and you still haven’t completed it yet. I started this mini zoo busy bag when YC was 3. Yeah, she’s now 8. I’m not sure...

What Is Imaginative Play? And Why Is It Important?

My Baba

5 August, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Living

Imaginative play is essential for children’s growth and creativity. Here are seven ideas for cultivating imagination and play with your kids.