• How to make Pokemon painted rocks
    Crafts for kids - Painted rocks - Pokemon Day crafts

    How to make Pokemon painted rocks

    August 30, 2019 - By 

    My 7 year old is currently obsessed by all things Pokemon. I think it started when we went and watched Detective Pikachu at the cinema and she has been spending her money on Pokemon Trading Cards and poke balls ever since! Yes, we all played Pokemon Go all over the Netherlands and Belgium the other week. Earlier in the summer we had some wet weather so used the time to make a new stash of painted rocks to hide in our local area. Our local Painted Rock group is really busy so we’ve been making lots of painted rocks to…

  • Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel {the best place to see street art in London}
    Family Life - Local Review - London

    Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel {the best place to see street art in London}

    August 29, 2019 - By 

    When we were in London to visit the SEA LIFE London Aquarium I noticed that we would be really close to Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel. I love street art and thought it was the perfect opportunity to go hunting for some of London’s famous street art. Leake St Tunnel is pretty well known and I couldn’t wait to go and visit with the kids. How do I find Leake Street? The first question you might ask is how do I find the Leake Street Tunnel? If you search on google maps you’ll find the Leake Street Tunnel is a 300m…

  • Explorers: amazing tales of the world's greatest adventurers
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    Explorers: amazing tales of the world’s greatest adventurers

    August 27, 2019 - By 

    We love adding books to our collection and were so excited when we received a parcel from DK Books. The children love fact books and were delighted to receive a copy of Explorers: amazing tales of the world’s greatest adventurers. Explorers: amazing tales of the world’s greatest adventurers This is a really lovely picture book for children with beautiful illustrations. In it you can meet famous explorers and adventurers. Venture into steaming jungles in search of lost temples, fight off frostbite in the Arctic, and blast off into space! We’ve been reading it at bedtime and it’s a great format…

  • Blogger Board Game Club: Slide Quest
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    Blogger Board Game Club: Slide Quest

    August 27, 2019 - By 

    Our family love to play board games. I’m a firm believer that board games are not only fun but educational too and a great way to spend time together. Our latest #gifted game from the Blogger Board Game Club was Slide: Quest. Blogger Board Game Club: Slide Quest The idea behind Slide: Quest is that the bad guys have taken over the beautiful kingdom in Slide Quest, and it’s in total chaos! You have to save the world and quickly! Work together to guide this brave, rolling knight through this turbulent adventure that is lined with twists and traps! We…

  • hiding painted rocks
    Family Life - Monday Happy List

    Summer Holidays Edit {Week 254}

    August 26, 2019 - By 

    I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures – it’s a post I always enjoy writing. Five Happy Things {Week 254} We started off the week camping at Nodes Point on the Isle of Wight. We had a great time camping (despite the weather!) and enjoyed playing on the beach, crabbing swimming in the pool. Unfortunately we had an awful journey back to London. I was really…

  • Win a Rubik’s Cage and Rubik’s Edge
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    Win a Rubik’s Cage and Rubik’s Edge

    August 25, 2019 - By 

    “If you are curious, you’ll find the puzzles around you. If you are determined, you will solve them.” I love this quote from Erno Rubik., the designer of the Rubik’s Cube. Did you know he designed the Rubik’s Cube in 1974 and today it is considered the world’s best-selling toy? A few weeks ago we received a bundle of the latest Rubik’s toys. My children have always been intrigued by my husband’s Rubik’s Cube and these have kept them entertained over the summer holidays. Amongst the products we received were the Rubik’s Cage, Rubik’s Edge, Rubik’s Orbit, Rubik’s Block, Rubik’s…

  • Instagram perfection at The Pop Up Farm
    Family Life - Hertfordshire - Local Review

    Instagram perfection at The Pop Up Farm

    August 24, 2019 - By 

    With the weekend looming I proposed a trip to The Pop Up Farm. I hate driving and The Pop Up Farm was too far out of my comfort zone to drive but the hubby was happy to do it, especially as he’s just bought himself a swanky new car. The Pop Up Farm opened last year but this was the first time we had a free weekend and it was open. I’d been keeping an eye on their Instagram page so knew a little about what to expect from their Sunflower Festival. Instagram perfection at The Pop Up Farm The…

  • Craft stick pencil bookmark
    Back to school crafts - Bostik Family Craft Bloggers Network - Crafts for kids

    Craft stick pencil bookmark

    August 23, 2019 - By 

    I seem to have spent the last few days sewing labels on everything. I like to think of myself as quite organised but getting two kids ready to go back to school is always a larger job than it should be. However we have bought the shoes, ordered last minute uniform items and packed pencil cases. We are ready! Which means we can spend the last few days of the school holidays crafting. Bostik kindly gifted up their Micro Dots to use and they were really easy to use in our craft stick pencil bookmark. This is a fun little…

  • Camping at Parkdean Resorts Nodes Point Isle of Wight
    Family Life - Isle of Wight

    Camping at Parkdean Resorts Nodes Point Isle of Wight

    August 23, 2019 - By 

    Last weekend we finally got our tent and camping stuff up together and went camping at Parkdean Resorts, Nodes Point, Isle of Wight. We had booked a short weekend break with my sister and her family, and were looking forward to camping again. Camping at Parkdean Resorts Nodes Point Isle of Wight We took the Red Funnel ferry over to the Isle of Wight from Southampton. For us, this is when our journey really begins! It was a quick crossing over to West Cowes and we kept the children busy with a selection of Rubik’s toys. From West Cowes it…