Check out this heartwarming video about a Christmas elf called Elfin. I love this little guy and can’t wait to see what he gets up to next! Are you feeling Christmassy yet? I am definitely waiting till my kids’ festival of birthdays is complete before I get started on Christmas, but watching this does put…
My three children are all born in the same week, in November. Yes, that’s right. This is quite a bonus if you like the idea of a shared party, but let’s be honest, it’s also quite stressful! I’ve been trying to see the sunny side, and all I’ve been able to come up with is…
There is something for literally everyone in the family at Hampton Court Palace and the new Magic Garden We are members at Hampton Court in Surrey (UK), though we haven’t been for a few months as we have been so busy! But we were lucky enough to enjoy unexpectedly sunny weather for October, when we…
My 7 year old daughter and I went to see this brilliant show in London’s West End over the summer, during a rather wonderful thing which you might not have heard of (as I certainly hadn’t, until I came across it quite randomly on a mumsnet forum), known as “Kidsweek” (link below). Basically from what…
Bocketts Farm in Leatherhead, Surrey – great family day out, all year round! This incredibly child-friendly farm located in the Surrey countryside near Leatherhead (off junction 9 M25) is a very popular day out with our kids. We have now been several times and can highly recommend it for families with young children! Along with…
A lovely member of our extended family is pregnant with her first baby and due in a couple months, which is great news for us as not only will there be a gorgeous newborn baby (who I don’t personally have to look after) around for cuddling this Christmas (omg I’m agog with excitement!) but we…
How not to get 3 kids ready for school in the morning – in 40 steps Child 3 (the 1-year old) is awake. Lean over to my phone. Check the time. 6am. Child 3 gets louder. Check the time again. 6.10am. Nudge husband. No response. Get out of bed. Take child 3 downstairs, attempting to…