The weather’s really turned this week hasn’t it?! There’s snow possibly on it’s way here, which is fitting for December, but it’s not practical when you need to go out and about.
Our Visit to the Brighton Upside Down House
Read moreOur experience of trying out the new Upside Down House in Brighton.
A Review of Birthday Parties at Funplex in Brighton
Read moreMy son turned five last week (where has the time gone?!) and after a successful party at Brighton Funplex three years ago, I decided to have it there again this time.
Why Forest Schools Are Great For Kids
Read moreUntil recently I’d never heard of forest schools, but now I know more about them I thought I’d share the benefits of them for children, because they’re pretty impressive! Forest schools are for children and families and are run by trained forest school teachers across the country.
Family Fun Day With McDonalds #HelloGoodTimes
Read moreThis weekend Chunk and I were invited to one of the many family activity days that McDonald’s are running across the country this summer. McDonald’s have created the #HelloGoodTimes days to help us parents entertain our kids over the summer holidays. Each event offers plenty of fun, family-friendly things to do including face painting, air…
Jurassic Globalls: Our Fun Day Out
Read moreOur Review of Jurassic Globalls, Brighton This week Chunk and I got to try out the brand new indoor ultraviolet mini golf course full of Chunk’s favourite thing… dinosaurs! Jurassic Globalls is Brighton’s first indoor crazy golf centre that involves playing in a darkened room full of ultraviolet light and fluorescent sculptures. The room even has…
Mum On A Mission: Improving My Local Park
Read moreAs you know from previous posts I have recently set up a committee with another mum in a bid to improve our play park. Our Dreary, Deprived Park We live in quite a deprived area and unfortunately the local council has made it clear there is no budget to refurbish the tired park. The equipment…
Things To Do in London for Families
Read moreNow that the sun is beginning to pop out occasionally, I’m trying to find things to do outdoors and places to explore. Chunk and I live an hour’s train ride from central London, so one of our first trips this spring has been to the Natural History Museum and British Science Museum. Visiting the Museums…
My Plight to Save Our Local Park
Read moreOur local park is an absolute state and rather than sit and moan about it I’m trying to do something about it! Chunk and I do our best to avoid the small, run down park as out of the nine pieces of equipment it has, three are broken and the rest (bar one) are for…
Mud Painting with The Outdoors Project
Read moreChunk and I have had a really fun week going back to basics outdoors! We signed up to attend a session with The Outdoors Project who run various sessions for children of all ages during term time and holidays. The Outdoors Project As their name suggests it’s all outside activities including nerf games, bouldering, climbing,…