So, the week has passed and all is right with the world. As I write I am internally ranting about the pain my muscles are currently experiencing due to my larger levels of exercise throughout the past week. However, all in all, I’m feeling better both physically and mentally, being overall less fatigued, maybe due […]
Our Favourite Build-A-Bear Workshop Memories
My son has always been a huge Teddy Bear fan, so I was very excited to hear Build-A-Bear Workshop are celebrating their favourite holiday National Teddy Bear Day in stores on September 9th With £5 teddy bears, all while helping children across the globe. They are also celebrating with a National Teddy Bear Day Twitter […]
Having family fun with McDonald’s #hellogoodtimes
Over the summer holidays, I was Invited by McDonald’s for a family fun day at Roundhay Park in Leeds as part of their summer #hellogoodtimes campaign. The sun was out and it was the perfect day to get my teens off their computers and outside for some fresh air and family fun. I met my […]
Force Attax Extra – How to play step by step
I recently became a Topps blogger Ambassador and over the next few months will be sharing with you some of the fantastic collections from Topps starting with one of my boys favourites the Star Wars Force Attax Extra. Here at umeandthekids, we will also be running some fantastic competitions thanks to Topps for our readers, you […]
The LEGO® Friends Amusement Park Tour is coming to Leeds
To celebrate the launch of the exciting new LEGO® Friends Amusement Park building sets a new, live Tour is coming to Leeds! The LEGO® Friends Amusement Park Tour opens this Summer bringing these sets to life and offers young builders a fun day out, so buckle up and come and join the fun. In Leeds, […]
Win Tickets To Rave-A-Roo
Imagine an indoor festival vibe with a focus on the whole family partying together and getting their rave on… and you have Rave-A-Roo; a new clubbing mash-up of festival fun for all the family. Expect live Djs, incredible hosts, spectacular light shows, stage performances, confetti mayhem finale, a UV tattoo station, the disco ball games, neon […]
Win a studio tour with Dino Tales Jr app for children
Dino Tales Jr a game which is a fun and colourful world of dinosaurs, storytelling, and puzzle play — perfect for young minds and curious kids. From the creators of Code Warriors, Dino Tales, and Safari Tales, the aim of this pre-school app is to aid reading and writing for 3-5-year-olds. Win a studio tour with Dino Tales […]
Happy 1st Birthday Nickelodeon Store Leicester Square
The Nickelodeon Store Leicester Square turns one on Monday 30th, May 2016. To celebrate the anniversary of the European Flagship Store, customers are invited to enjoy special birthday-themed activities taking place at the Nickelodeon Store on Saturday 28th May from 10am. Located at One Leicester Square, the Nickelodeon Store has welcomed an estimated 650,000 visitors […]
21 Amazing Easter Crafts for Kids
Easter Crafts can be a truly wonderful way to get into the spirit of Easter which is on the 27th March this year. Your children may well be excited for all of the chocolate Easter eggs they will be able to eat, but why not make it a little more special with these super Easter […]
How to Create Your Own Weetabuddies
Recently I’ve been taking part in the Weetabix Weetabuddies campaign, which is an exciting project to promote healthy eating at breakfast for you and your family. I can relate to how stressful mornings can be, with school runs, packed lunches and occasionally getting up late! Sometimes breakfast will be the least of your worries and […]