If you’re based in the south, or even in the capital, then it’s worth taking a trip or two to the home counties and beyond to check out some of the amazing festive events being planned for the coming holiday season. But there are great things happening inside the city, too. Let’s start in the […]
Lifestyle Parenting
Here you will find a number of subjects about our life as parents. You will find posts on where we travel, how we save, and what we love in our hectic family Lifestyle. We are just like most families around the world, always looking for fun activities to do on a budget! but we never compromise on the experience.
A Christmas proposal: how to choose the right ring
Planning on popping the question this festive season? Congratulations! They say that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and what could be more wonderful than showing your loved one just how much you care? Whether you’ve already planned the moment or just started making arrangements, there’s no doubt you’ll want to make […]
Make Recycling Easier So That It Becomes The Norm In Your Home
Although 50% of waste is recyclable, just 34% is actually recycled. This means that there is a 16% deficit that needs to be made up. If you are worried that your household is falling short, then you should look for ways to make life easier and get both parents and kids in on this incredibly important eco-friendly […]
5 Practical Ways to Save Cash in 2020
When it comes to saving money, most people start off with good intentions, telling themselves that they’ll do more when they get a promotion at work or hit a certain age. In fact, countless people every year choose “saving more money” as their new year’s resolution. However, the truth is that there’s no right time […]
Must-Have Christmas Gifts For Kids 2019
Here at umeandthekids I love to feature Christmas gift guides as It really is my favourite time of the year. I want to kick off the Christmas gift guides with the most important guide of all Christmas Gifts for Kids. Each year we find the latest toys, games, books, gifts and gadgets to help those […]
Perfect Gifts for Newborns
It’s always difficult buying the right gift for a newborn baby, you might not know the sex of the baby and want to be ready and prepared for when you meet the little bundle of joy. The parents will probably have bundles of newborn baby grows, vests and baby toiletries, so think outside the box […]
The Addams Family – Creepy Eats For Halloween
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 […]
Top tips for caring for your tyres
If you want to drive without trouble then you should consider taking care of your tyres. Tyres need to be checked regularly so you can minimize the probability of any road troubles. Signs of damage are a red flag because if ignored they can cause the vehicle to lose its balance and dangerous accidents can […]
Winter Savings Tips: Ways to Heat Up your Savings
If you’re not a winter person, don’t worry. A lot of people feel downhearted when the sun disappears and is replaced by cold days, long nights, and dreary weather. Combine all the misery of snowstorms and wet weather with the headache of paying extra for heating bills and extra food, and it’s no surprise that […]
