To celebrate the release of the family animated film THE ADDAMS FAMILY (in UK cinemas 25th October) and Halloween 31st October, here at umeandthekids we decided to get a little spooky and creative in the kitchen. The Addams Family Movie With an all-star cast including Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Bette Midler, Nick Kroll, Allison Janney, Oscar Isaac, […]
Peppa Pig Electronic Early Learning range Review
We are massive Peppa Pig fans in our house so were delighted to be asked to review and give our thoughts on the Peppa Pig electronic learning toy range. My daughter was so so excited when we opened the parcel to find the Count with Peppa and the Peppa Pig Laugh and Learn Laptop. Take […]
Fun Classroom Crafts for The First Week of School
The first week back at school can be the most daunting of the year for many students – they’ve got to settle back into a new classroom with new teachers and a mashup of classmates old and new, so helping them to all get to know each other and really relax into the year can […]
The Perfect Picnic Snacks for a Summer Treat
With the summer holidays in full swing and the sun shining its a perfect time to get the kids out of the house and off their computers. A picnic is a perfect chance to get some fresh air whilst having good wholesome fun. I recently discovered Pik-Nik a mozzarella cheese snack in a peelable cheese […]
Hape High Seas Wooden Toddler Rocking Ride On Review
Award Winning Hape High Seas Wooden Toddler Rocking Ride On features a wood rocker with nautical design which makes a great ride for toddlers the age of 12 months and above. This toy also helps develop balance skills, coordination skills, encourages movement and develops motor skills. Foundations of Walking Rocking and riding are foundational to walking. […]
Schleich Horse Club Rider Cafe Review
The Schleich Horse Club Rider Cafe is a fantastic play set for both boys and girls aged 5 to 12 years. The main feature of this Schleich play set is the Cafe.The play set comes with two movable figures, a female horse rider and a male cafe owner. The Schleich Horse Club Rider Cafe has […]
21 LOL Surprise Birthday Party Ideas
If you are thinking of throwing a LOL Birthday Party then this is the post for you. LOL is such an amazingly popular birthday party theme we thought we would come up with 21 LOL surprise Birthday Party ideas that will make your party awesome. LOL is short for “Little Outrageous Littles” and anyone with […]
3 things to do with your kids this summer
The summer is finally here, and the sun is (occasionally) out in all its glory. Therefore, an exciting family trip is absolutely called for! It’s time to put the phones and computers down and to get out in the fresh air. You could cast your net far and wide and join the latest craze in […]
Unique Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day this Year
Father’s Day is something we love celebrating. However, each year, we tend to do the same thing and buy the same gifts. So this year I want us to do something different, something that’ll make dad feel really special but without it being too stressful for us all (going out for meals on Father’s Day […]
Wooden Toys – Crossing And Crane Train Set by Hape
The Crossing And Crane Train Set by Hape is a great value wooden train set that will certainly keep the kids busy for hours as they let their imagination run riot. From racing along the tracks to pretend play as railway instructors and expressing their inner crafts man by building an endless array of combinations […]
