Many of us have found ourselves in this situation before: you need to buy a gift for someone, but you’ve got absolutely no idea as to what to buy. It could be a present for someone close such as your dad or your partner, or it could be a present for someone you barely know […]
Garden Accessories Your Kids Will Totally Adore
Getting your kids away from their screens and out into the garden can be a challenge for some parents. Thanks to modern distractions, children spend less time playing outside than ever before. But parents aren’t powerless in this situation. In fact, there’s a lot that they can do to encourage their kids to get outside and […]
Personalised Fathers Day Gifts 2021
Father’s Day is fast approaching so I’m sharing my gift guide so you can spoil the fathers, stepfathers, and grandpas in your life with Personalised Fathers Day Gifts. This gift guide includes some thoughtful personalised gift ideas that are guaranteed to impress any man this Father’s Day. Daddy Baby Scan Personalised Photo Keyring A lovely […]
Share The Love This Valentines Day
Valentines Is the perfect time to express your appreciation and show you care to all your loved ones not just your partner. Everyone deserves a cuddle, kiss or a handmade token to simply show you just care. This week we have been getting crafty in our home baking Valentine cookies for all the family, making […]
Valentines Day 2020 Gift Guide
Valentine’s day is just around the corner and if you are searching for a perfect gift for your loved ones then look no further. I always struggle with Valentine’s Day, looking for an ideal gift or gesture to show my loved one I care, when you are busy with work and have children romance can take […]
Planning the best winter family day out
Winter can be a difficult time for families, particularly parents trying to find ways of keeping their kids entertained. The colder temperatures and wetter conditions put a lot of people off going outdoors but there are still loads of great activities you can do; you just need to know where to look. I’ve put together […]
Festive Events and Places to go in and around London
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
