• The Storm Girl {book review}
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    The Storm Girl {book review}

    April 16, 2022 - By 

    Image source Over the last few days I couldn’t put down The Storm Girl by Kathleen McGurl. I love historical fiction and the blurb sounded like something I would enjoy. The Storm Girl {book review} A heartbreaking choice. A secret kept for centuries. 1784. When Esther Harris’s father hurts his back, she takes over his role helping smugglers hide contraband in the secret cellar in their pub. But when the free traders’ ships are trapped in the harbour, a battle between the smugglers and the revenue officers leads to murder and betrayal – and Esther is forced to choose between the…

  • Britannica Magazine review and giveaway
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    AD\Britannica Magazine review and giveaway

    April 14, 2022 - By 

    My curious kids were recently sent a copy of the new magazine from Britannica. Do you remember the Britannica Encyclopedia from your childhood? First published over 250 years ago it was a staple in every classroom and library and a great source of information still available at brittanica.com. Britannica have recently launched a magazine for curious kids and we were delighted to be sent a copy to review. Britannica Magazine review The brand new Britannica Magazine is a new monthly non-fiction family magazine for all ages – from seven upwards. Britannica Magazine aims to help children become experts across a…

  • DNA VR: London's First Virtual Reality Arcade
    days out - Local Review - London - London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

    DNA VR: London’s first Virtual Reality Arcade

    April 13, 2022 - By 

    This week we were invited to try DNA VR, London’s first and largest virtual reality attraction, taking immersive experiences to the next level with venues in Camden, Hammersmith and Battersea Power Station. We visited the Hammersmith venue, just 5 minutes from Hammersmith tube station. DNA VR: London’s First Virtual Reality Arcade DNA VR offers something for everyone. Kids ages 6 and up can test their rhythm with Synth Riders, play shop with Job Simulator, or shoot fruit with (what else?) Shooty Fruity. Those a little older – and feeling a little braver – might like to try their luck to…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 391}

    April 11, 2022 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. 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 love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 391} It doesn’t feel like too long since half term but we’ve already had a week of the Easter holidays. My daughter has been at sports camp all week and had a great time. There has been plenty of time…

  • Easter STEM skittles experiment for kids
    Easter - STEM activity

    Easter STEM skittles experiment for kids

    April 10, 2022 - By 

    My daughter loves experimenting with Skittles but this time it was my son’s turn to set up a little science  experiment with the classic Skittles experiment, and adapting it for Earth Day. We thought it would work well for Earth Day so designed this Easter STEM Skittles experiment for kids, perfect for a little STEM exploration at home. Easter STEM skittles experiment for kids With Easter coming up later this month we thought it would be fun to make an Easter egg out of Skittles. You don’t need much equipment. Just a big bag of Skittles, a white plate, and a…

  • spring at Hughenden
    Buckinghamshire - days out

    Easter Egg Hunt at Hughenden

    April 9, 2022 - By 

    It’s a family tradition that each year we take the kids to an Easter Egg Hunt at a National Trust property. Over the years we’ve had some amazing days out, today we were reminiscing about some of our favourites which involved Cadbury’s and the National Trust. They don’t seem to sponsor their Easter Egg Trails any more but we decided to head to our local National Trust property to see what they had to offer this Easter. Easter Egg Hunt at Hughenden We’re big fans of Hughenden Manor, which is our local National Trust house and gardens. It’s very dog-friendly…

  • How to make Liberty Easter Eggs
    Crafts for adults - Easter

    How to make Liberty Easter Eggs

    April 8, 2022 - By 

    I love crafting with Liberty fabrics. I have a lovely collection for crafting with and the patterns and colours always seem to compliment each other. I picked up some mache eggs from Hobbycraft and thought they would be fun to decorate with this Easter. Our Easter decorations are usually quite simple. Each year I try to make a few new decorations, this year I’ve added Liberty Easter Eggs to our decorations! Liberty Easter Eggs materials: Mache eggs from Hobbycraft Liberty London fabric scraps Mod Podge Paint brush How to make Liberty Easter Eggs I already had a stash of Liberty…

  • Earth Day STEM skittles experiment for kids
    Crafts for kids - Earth Day crafts

    Earth Day STEM skittles experiment for kids

    April 6, 2022 - By 

    My daughter loves experimenting with Skittles but this time it was my son’s turn to set up a little science  experiment with the classic Skittles experiment, and adapting it for Earth Day. We thought it would work well for Earth Day so designed this Earth Day STEM Skittles experiment for kids, perfect for a little STEM exploration at home. Earth Day STEM skittles experiment for kids With Earth Day coming up later this month we thought it would be fun to make an earth out of Skittles to demonstrate our support for environmental protection. You don’t need much equipment. Just…

  • d20 Watford Board Game Cafe
    days out - Hertfordshire

    d20 Watford Board Game Cafe

    April 5, 2022 - By 

    Last summer we discovered our first board game cafe, a fun mixture of a cafe where you can choose from hundreds of board games to play. Our first visit was to the Snacks and Ladders Board Game Cafe on the Isle of Wight and we’ve been on the look out for something nearer to us ever since. Thankfully we discovered the d20 Watford Board Game Cafe and visited for our sons’ birthday. d20 Watford Board Game Cafe The d20 Watford Board Game Cafe is on Queen’s Road in Watford. We booked a table but you can just turn up without…