• Top Secret exhibition at the London Science Museum
    Family Life - Local Review - London

    Top Secret exhibition at the London Science Museum

    July 13, 2019 - By 

    If you are looking for something to do with the kids this summer in London then look no further than the Science Museum. It’s a firm favourite with our family for lots of reasons, mainly because it’s free and is a great place to learn about science! We’ve already shared our experience at Wonderlab and today went back to see their latest exhibition – Top Secret: From Ciphers to Cyber Security. Last month we visited Bletchley Park. We had such a lovely day out exploring it. During the Second World War it was the home of the British Government Code…

  • Win a bundle of BIC® KIDS goodies
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    Enter the BIC® KIDS Young Artist Award this summer

    July 12, 2019 - By 

    This week we had Sports Day and my daughter’s Leavers Assembly and we’re on the count down to the Summer holidays! We can’t wait for 6 weeks to relax, although I know my children will need some ideas to keep them busy. I have two creative children who love to create and I found a brilliant competition for crafty kids. BIC® KIDS Young Artist Award competition Is your child’s imagination constantly running away with them? Are they always drawing on any scrap of paper they can find? After receiving 1,000+ amazing entries and over 20,000 votes last year, the competition…

  • Super simple Tunnocks Caramel Wafer painted rocks
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    Super simple Tunnocks Caramel Wafer painted rocks

    July 10, 2019 - By 

    My obsession with Tunnock’s Caramel Wafers started years ago when I first went to the University of St Andrews. I spent the best 5 years of my life there, especially when I discovered there was a student society dedicated to Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer. I quickly discovered the joy of Tunnock’s Tea Cakes and the other delicious products made at the Tunnock’s factory. Over the years I have been inspired by Tunnock’s and thought it was time I made some Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer pained rocks the easy way. Tunnocks Caramel Wafer painted rocks supplies Bag of smooth pebbles or rocks Box…

  • cover of Confessions of a Single Mum by Amy Nickell
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    Giveaway: Confessions of a Single Mum by Amy Nickell

    July 9, 2019 - By 

    I’ve been stocking up on books to read this Summer. We’ve been planning some really fun trips way and I can’t wait for some time to read whilst the children play. I know my readers love to get their hands on the latest books too, so you’re going to love my latest giveaway where you can win a copy of Confessions of a Single Mum: What It’s Like When You’re Expecting The Unexpected by Amy Nickell. Confessions of a Single Mum by Amy Nickell Single mum Amy Nickell is a showbiz journalist and broadcaster, fast establishing herself as the leading voice of…

  • boy holding a Fortnite book
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    Fortnite Battle Royale Pro Gamer Guide {book review}

    July 8, 2019 - By 

    My son just loves playing Fortnite. It’s pretty much all he talks about and has taken over all aspects of his life with the clothes he wear and the toys he buys too. We were recently #gifted a copy of the brand new Fortnite Battle Royale Pro Gamer Guide published by Carlton Books. Fortnite Battle Royale Pro Gamer Guide Fortnite Battle Royale Pro Gamer Guide is the one-stop guide to the in-depth expertise that would take months of play to learn; it’s perfect for beginners or experienced players aiming to boost their skills. Pick up tactics on fighting, building and loot-finding, and find a special section…

  • Orla Kiely Bunch of Stems bag
    Family Life - Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 248}

    July 8, 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. Last week was busy as my husband was away on a business trip to Oslo. He brought back a suitcase full of Norwegian chocolate which we were all really happy about. Five Happy Things {Week 248} I don’t work on Mondays and decided to head into London. I recently renewed my…

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    Family Life - the Netherlands

    Five day trips from Duinrell

    July 7, 2019 - By 

    Last Summer we spent a week with Eurocamp at Duinrell in the Netherlands. We had such a great time that we are going back again this year. As well as spending a lot of time at Duinrell there are plenty of places within easy reach to explore. Day trips from Duinrell include Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Leiden, The Hague and Delft. I thought I would tell you a little more about these 5 days trips from Duinrell. Five day trips from Duinrell Amsterdam I first visited Amsterdam with my husband (then boyfriend!) over 15 years ago. I fell in love with the…

  • cover of V&A Introduces: Queen Victoria
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    Giveaway: V&A Introduces: Queen Victoria

    July 5, 2019 - By 

    I’m a huge fan of introducing my children to history. We’re keen members of the National Trust and I can’t resist a trip to a museum! We were recently #gifted a copy of V&A Introduces: Queen Victoria. This vibrant mini-hardback celebrates the reign of one of Britain’s most iconic rulers. V&A Introduces: Queen Victoria It’s filled with beautiful illustrations, early photographs and details from throughout Queen Victoria’s reign. Queen Victoria guided Great Britain through a period of immense change and invention. This book explores the lasting legacy she and her devoted husband, Prince Albert, had on the world. Queen Victoria is…

  • Paper rainbow craft for kids to make from the gingerbread house blog
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    Paper rainbow craft for kids to make

    July 3, 2019 - By 

    I don’t know about you but we’ve fully embraced the rainbow trend here at the gingerbread house. We have rainbows all over the house including a felt rainbow needle case, a pom pom rainbow for kids, Cricut-made rainbow wall art, rainbows painted on rocks and made out of hama beads. They never fail to cheer us up! Today we wanted to share a fun paper rainbow craft for kids to make. Rainbow craft supplies: Craft paper Scissors Paper glue Protractor Ruler Pencils Colourful pens Paper rainbow template   Simple paper rainbow craft for kids Use a protractor to cut out…