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Visiting Kidzania at Dubai Mall

by iamcrabstix | 4 August 2025 | Reviews, Travel | 0 Comments

Faced with another day sitting in the apartment with my nine-year-old and six-year-old boys watching YouTubers play Fortnite on the TV, because it was simply too hot to go outside, I took a chance. I braved Dubai Mall on my own with them and headed for KidZania.The...

Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife Review

by iamcrabstix | 29 January 2025 | Reviews, Travel | 0 Comments

From the perspective of holidaying with young children. Winter sun in Tenerife at Bahia Principle Fantasia review - January 2020. We've been very keen to get our children used to travel from an early age (and whilst free under 2!). We took RLT on his first holiday...

1 in 3 Brits would still attend a BBQ even if it rains

by iamcrabstix | 13 June 2024 | Lifestyle | 0 Comments

With the weather supposed to be getting warmer and summer days getting longer, food experts at Tropical Sun have released a new study focusing on BBQ trends in the UK - and it is good news that we are a resilient bunch and wont let the lack of sun ruin our fun! A...

Ninja Warrior Teesside Opens July 2024

by iamcrabstix | 28 January 2024 | Reviews | 0 Comments

We're so excited to embark on a brand new adventure as Ninja Warrior Teesside is set to open its doors at Teesside Park on 14th July! I noticed the Ninja Warrior Coming Soon signs next door to Showcase Cinema when I attended the Jackdaw premiere in January 2024. Great...

Ballet Lorent Newcastle The Velveteen Rabbit

by iamcrabstix | 22 September 2023 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

To celebrate balletLORENT’s 30th year, they present their new heartwarming show The Velveteen Rabbit, premiering November 2023 at their home in The John Marley Centre.Inspired by Margery Williams' tale, toys come to life through the magic of storytelling, music, and...

Coal Face project develops in Washington

by iamcrabstix | 31 August 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

One of the fantastic projects that I've been involved with is Coal Face, an artist pilot project in which we've been able to use Arts Council NPO funding for alongside The Cultural Spring's CPP funding. The outcomes also involve comprehensive first person research,...

Staying at Iberostar Creta Panorama and Mere with kids review

by iamcrabstix | 17 August 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Iberostar We are no strangers to visiting Iberostar hotels with kids having previously stayed in Iberostar Málaga Playa in Spain and Iberostar Tainos in Cuba and have now visited Creta Panorama Mere twice. We visited Iberostar Málaga Playa with a one-year-old and...

Six reasons we love Hartbeeps Baby Groups in Darlington

by iamcrabstix | 10 July 2023 | eet, general parenting, Reviews, rlt | 1 Comment

Hartbeeps is a parent and baby group which covers Darlington and Newton Aycliffe areas.

Baby 2 Sleep Build Your Own Sleep Plan Review

by iamcrabstix | 4 May 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Disclaimer: The Baby 2 Sleep Build Your Own Sleep Plan mentioned in this blog post was gifted by Baby 2 Sleep for the purposes of honest review. There has been no editorial control over this post and all opinions remain my own. This post has been such a long time in...

Getting in the Christmas Spirit with Lapland Letters

by iamcrabstix | 20 November 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

AD – Gifted – We received some special post from Lapland Letters.

Why won’t my baby nap?

by iamcrabstix | 4 September 2022 | eet, Reviews | 1 Comment

How Baby 2 Sleep Consultancy has been helping us to help E to nap

Little Orange Book – expert advice on helping babies and young children when they’re poorly

by iamcrabstix | 22 December 2021 | general parenting | 0 Comments

Know whether to treat your child at home, or if you need medical help.

Studying the MSc Digital Marketing and Data Analytics with York St John and Mediaworks

by iamcrabstix | 19 October 2021 | Reviews | 2 Comments

My review as being part of the first graduating cohort of this new MSc!

Why Have A Birth Plan?

by iamcrabstix | 7 October 2021 | general parenting | 0 Comments

The list of things to consider when you are expecting a long one. From choosing a pregnancy diet to selecting a car seat from Foryourlittleone, there are many things to consider. And one important thing that you cannot overlook: a birth plan. Even though most of it...

NewcastleWorld | The Best of Newcastle

by iamcrabstix | 25 August 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

NewcastleWorld is a new news site worth looking at for the latest news from Newcastle!

Foster Carers Needed in the North East

by iamcrabstix | 25 August 2021 | general parenting | 0 Comments

There are currently record numbers of children in care and around 13% of the foster carer workforce retiring or leaving every year. The Fostering Network estimates that fostering services across the UK need to recruit at least a further 8,600 foster families in the...

Living Arrows Week 3/52 {2020}

Jan 26, 2020

I am taking part in Donna from What the Redhead Said’s Living Arrows – which is a celebration of childhood!

Living Arrows Week 2/52 {2020}

Jan 12, 2020

I am taking part in Donna from What the Redhead Said's Living Arrows - which is a celebration of childhood! We could all do with a little more celebration in our lives! To quote Donna, "The project originally took its name from a poem by Kahlil Gibran, “You are the...

Cold Weather Activities for the Family

Jan 8, 2020

It seems that fun just finds us during spring and summer, when the weather is oh so pleasant, and there are so many activities and events to enjoy. During the autumn and winter, however, things can be a little more complicated. Then, we’re mostly pushed indoors, and...

Living Arrows Week 1/52 {2020}

Jan 6, 2020

Stay splash and play at Cbeebies Hotel Alton Towers Review

Jan 5, 2020

Stay, splash and play are a great way to enjoy Cbeebies Hotel at Alton Towers without the hefty price tag

What 2019 has taught us

Dec 31, 2019

2019 has been a very up and down year for me. It has been the best of times, it has been the worst of times and is definitely ending better than it started. I've been crippled with anxiety, worried sick about going back to work, worried about my little boy and his...