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Visiting Kidzania at Dubai Mall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baby 2 Sleep Build Your Own Sleep Plan Review

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

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

Why won’t my baby nap?

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

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

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

Why Have A Birth Plan?

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

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

Foster Carers Needed in the North East

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...
EET is one

EET is one

My darling E - I can't believe we are here already! You're one! In 365 days you've collected almost as many nicknames as days you've been alive! There have been: Arlo from Darlo (you weren't supposed to be born there and I wanted to call you Arlo!) Colin Boss Baby...

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Eleven months of EET

Eleven months of EET

I can't believe you are already eleven months old, little man. Where has the time gone? It feels like you've always been here! You are such a lovely, smiley happy little boy and your FOMO doesn't seem to be disappearing anytime soon. You rarely cry, in fact, I think...

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What is Tax-Free Childcare

What is Tax-Free Childcare

When looking into childcare options for RLT, I noticed that childcare vouchers were soon to be unavailable to new applicants (October 2018). As I was already pregnant with our second child, I decided to head straight to opening a tax-free childcare account, so that I...

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