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Review: Skunk Experience at Chessington World of Adventures

Check out our review of the VIP skunk experience at Chessington World of Adventures

Review: Elderflower Fields Festival 2022

Our top 10 things to do from the Elderflower Fields Festival’s 10th birthday!

Activity ideas to keep kids busy on flights

If you’re heading on a flight, you may be worried about how to keep the kids busy, particularly if you’re flying long haul. Check out our ideas for keeping kids busy on the plane.

Our top 5 sun protection ideas for kids

Whether you’re heading on holiday, to the park, a festival or a garden, check out our top 5 sun protection ideas for kids here ahead of Sun Awareness Week.

Things to do in the Easter holidays with the kids in the East Midlands 2022

From Easter egg hunts through and water sports adventures through to mini golf and snowsports, there really are some great days out in the East Midlands with the family this Easter.

10 things to do at the Chessington World of Adventures Zootastic Sleepover

Check out just some of the things you can do at an off-peak Zootastic sleepover at Chessington World of Adventures.

Review: Learning Resources UK Measure Mate (gifted)

Check out our review of the 5-in-1 Outdoor Measure Mate from Learning Resources UK (gifted).

Review: Mini Bikers, Learn to Cycle courses, Leicester

If you’re looking for an award-winning Learn to Cycle course, look no further than Mini Bikers.

Epworth Forest Women’s & Girls’ Football Club, Leicestershire

If you’re looking for a friendly and welcoming football club for women or girls in Leicester or Leicestershire, look no further than Epworth Forest FC. Find out more here.

Review: Christmas in Leicester events 2021

Here’s our review of the Christmas in Leicester city centre activities and events for 2021.

Review: Jaques of London – Wooden Noughts & Crosses (gifted)

Check out our review of the beautiful Jaques of London Wooden Noughts & Crosses game.

Eco-friendly small business Christmas craft & activity ideas

Here are just a few of our favourite small businesses, with some beautiful crafts and activities that we know you’ll love this Christmas!

Review: Geomag Magnetic Building Toys (gifted)

For a gift idea that will be played with again and again, check out Geomag, with magnetic building toys suitable for kids of all ages.

Review: Little Live Pets Cozy Dozys Charlie the Puppy (gifted)

Lily now has a new best friend, Charlie the Puppy thanks from Little Live Pets. Find out more here!

Review: Coding Critters MagiCoders – Learning Resources UK (ad)

(gifted) We were super excited to review the MagiCoders from Learning Resources UK – it really would make a fantastic fun and educational gift for preschool and primary age kids.

10 campsite games & nature activity ideas for kids

Wondering how to keep the kids entertained when camping or glamping? Nature is the best play area, but find out some of our other ideas here…

30+ ideas to celebrate World Book Day 2021 at home

World Book Day 2021 may be a little different, but it doesn’t need to be boring! Check out these fantastic live events, screen-free crafts and exciting resources to share the love of books and reading!

25+ ideas for lockdown February Half Term 2021 at home

Just because we’re at home this half term, doesn’t need to be boring. Here are ideas for a lockdown half term, from virtual festivals to themed activities and forest school – all easy, many are free, and there’s something for all ages too!

Christmas 2020: activity ideas to keep kids entertained at home

Christmas is looking a little different this year. If you’re wanting ideas for keeping the festive season magical for the kids while they’re at home, I hope you can find some ideas here.

Christmas gift guide: 20+ present ideas for kids who love the outdoors

From stocking fillers to making memories, here are some of my top Christmas gift ideas for kids who love nature, the outdoors and adventures!

Building Someone Amazing with Learning Resources UK: Botley 2.0 coding robot

We were honoured to be invited to be a part of the Learning Resources UK Building Someone Amazing campaign and reviewing their Botley 2.0 coding robot. Find out more about the campaign and their top 10 educational gifts for Christmas here.

Making home learning fun with Learning Resources UK

If you’re looking for home learning resources, preparing for starting school or a fun, educational gift, check out some of these ideas from Learning Resources UK! (contains some gifted items, but also bought items too!)

Ideas for May Half Term in lockdown

With virtual festivals, downloadable activities and plenty of online resources, there is still so much fun to be had through May half term in lockdown.

Lockdown Lunchbreaks: 11 quick and easy activities for kids at home

Here are some of the simple activities we’ve been doing on our Lockdown Lunchbreaks – the way we’re now breaking up the day, by making sure I step away from the laptop in my half-hour lunchbreak and do some kind of fun activity together. However you’re getting through this, big love to you.

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