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3 things to do with your kids this summer

July 4, 2019 | Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: kids, Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting, parenting, Seasonal Fun, Travel Tagged With: camping, holidays, Kids, kids activities, summer, Summer activities, summer with kids, teens, Travel, wildlife

How to Keep Your Holiday Wardrobe Fashionable

May 24, 2019 | Leave a Comment

If you’re heading off on holiday this year, instead of packing your regular shorts and sandals, why not mix it up with a more fashionable wardrobe? There are lots of options out there these days, so there’s no excuse to look anything other than chic and stylish on your annual getaway. Even a fantastic pair […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: Advice, bikini, clothing, fashion, holiday wear, ladies fashion, lifestyle, summer, summer clothing

Having family fun with McDonald’s #hellogoodtimes

August 30, 2016 | Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: kids, Leeds, Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting, parenting, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: #Hellogoodtimes, Activities for kids, family activities, Family Days Out, McDonald's, summer

Win a Hotel Chocolat Summer Collection box worth £35.00

July 16, 2016 | 109 Comments

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At Hotel Chocolat the Summer Collection is now available – perfect for barbeques, garden parties, and even summer weddings. Featuring fruity sleekster boxes, smoothies to chill, summer Nano slab gallery, The Chocs-to-chill H-box, which features 15 refreshing summer chocolates best served straight from the fridge, while the Mini Champagne Truffles add a dash of glamour. […]

Filed Under: Current Competitions, Gifts and Gadgets, Life-style Tagged With: competition, confectionary, gifts, giveaway, giveaways, Hotel Chocolat, summer, Win

UK Festivals for the young at heart

May 25, 2016 | Leave a Comment

UK Festivals for the young at heart

People normally associate festivals with fields of Teenagers having fun and watching their favourite bands take to the stage. What about if you are a little more on the mature side as am I and don’t feel you are the right fit for festival life, We’ll don’t despair as festivals here in the UK are not just for […]

Filed Under: Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting, Seasonal Fun, Travel Tagged With: days out, family, family activities, Family Days Out, festivals, lifestyle, Places to go with kids, summer, Summer activities

Creating a Summer Survival Kit with Tesco Summer Boost

August 15, 2015 | 4 Comments

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No summer holidays are complete without a trip to our favourite seaside. This Summer I have been challenged by Tesco to put together an ultimate family summer survival kit for a trip to the beach using only £20 worth of clubcard points. During the summer clubcard points are being doubled so now is the best time […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle Parenting, Money Saving Tips, parenting, Travel Tagged With: Money saving tips, summer, Summer activities, summer survival kit, tesco clubcard boost

Top 10 Hot Family Summer Movies

August 6, 2015 | 2 Comments

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Watching family movies over summer holidays never seems to get boring at least for us as a family. We have put together 10 of the best family summer movies that we have watched over the years and really enjoyed. During summer most parents seem to have a little more time on their hands. I certainly know we […]

Filed Under: Family Movies, Lifestyle Parenting Tagged With: Adventures in BabySitting, children, family, Family Movies, Family summer movies, Fun, life, love, movie, movies, parenting, summer

Things to do in the School Holidays to save money!

August 5, 2015 | 3 Comments

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Finding things to do in the school holidays to save money can often be difficult! The holidays are a time for parents to spend quality fun filled times with their children, enjoying things they don’t often get chance to do when they are at school. It’s going to be weeks before you go back to the normality, […]

Filed Under: parenting, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: adventure, boys, children, family, Fun, Kids, school, school holidays, summer, the school holidays, things to do, things to do with kids

Top 10 affordable Kids’ Party options in Leeds

July 9, 2015 | 2 Comments

Top 10 affordable kids party options in leeds

There is certainly plenty of choice when it comes to things to do in Leeds for children’s birthdays these days. From kids’ comedy magicians to pony pampering parties, the choice is endless. The variety in party options gives you every chance of finding an offering which will make your child’s wishes come true, however it […]

Filed Under: parenting, Travel Tagged With: birthday party ideas, Bouncy Castle Party, budget, children, Fun, Kids, leeds, love, parenting, party options, sports, summer, Things to do in Leeds

WIN A FAMILY SIZED PICNIC HAMPER WITH POM-BEAR

July 9, 2014 | 243 Comments

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Big Birthday Blog Competition: Day 30 WIN A FAMILY SIZED PICNIC HAMPER WITH POM-BEAR POM-BEAR are encouraging families to enjoy a summer of picnics together and to celebrate the teddy-shaped snack brand have launched a competition with umeandthekids to give Two lucky readers the chance to win a limited edition family sized picnic hamper. Including a […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle Parenting, Previous Competitions Tagged With: Crisps, days out, family, Picnic, Pom Bear, snacks, summer, Teddy

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