Last week I shared a post called 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4. Over the summer holidays, our girls and I will be trying to do as many of these as we can. Before we started, we were able to tick a number of the activities off that we’d already done. Once we’d done…
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50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4
Read moreWhen I look back at my childhood, I do so with many fond memories. When I wasn’t in school, I was usually outdoors with my friends. Walking, riding bikes, playing and generally having what is now know as ‘old fashioned’ fun. The majority of my childhood was spent outdoors and I firmly believe that this…
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A day out at Dyffryn Gardens with the National Trust
Read moreDyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan is part of the National Trust. However, it’s not like your average National Trust place, but instead a work in progress. Over the years, it’s had many uses. From a family home to a training centre and now it belongs to the National Trusts. The Vale of Glamorgan…
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Historic Places of Interest in and around Cardiff that are Great for Kids!
Read moreSt Fagans National History Museum St Fagans National History Museum, also known as the Welsh Folk Museum, is located in the village of St Fagans. It’s an open air museum that chronicles the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people (Wikipedia). Best of all St Fagans is free! They’re open daily from 10am-5pm.…
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Did you know that tomorrow is National Tea Day?
Read moreIt’s basically a celebration of Britain’s national drink, the humble cup of tea! To help us celebrate, Jakks Toys have very kindly sent us a Sofia the First tea set, along with some Disney Princess Toddler Dolls so that we can have a tea party of our very own! We’re big Disney fans in our…
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Jelly Stickers Fab Fashion Review: National Craft Month
Read moreDid you know that March is National Craft Month? In celebration of this the lovely people over at John Adams sent us a Jelly Stickers Fab Fashion set to review. Our twins love crafts, especially if it’s messy so I knew the Jelly Stickers Fab Fashion set would go down well with them! Inside you…
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National Smile Power Day
Read moreWhat makes you smile? Your children? Husband? Pets? For me it’s my children and husband. I imagine if I had pets they may make me smile too! Today is National Smile Power Day. A day to make others smile as well yourself. Best Offers Bingo recently asked 1,000 people across the UK ‘What makes you…
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National Tell A Story Day
Read moreNational Tell A Story Day is on April 27th 2015. Mecca Bingo have challenged me to come up with my very own story in aid of National Tell A Story Day. The Dinosaur Roar Thump, thump, thump went the dinosaur’s feet as he jumped and galloped through the big, tall trees. Thwack, thwack, thwack went the dinosaur’s tail…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Good Causes
Read moreOn November 19th 2014, the National Lottery celebrated 20 years of Good Causes. The £32 billion raised from the fund has helped a wealth of charities and projects across the UK, including the funding of 12,700 after school clubs and the preservation of 70,500 hectares of wildlife habitats. The fund has also invested £1.4 billion…