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8 Reasons Dogs Make The Best Family Pets

January 7, 2020 by Jes

If you’re thinking about getting a dog, but you’re not sure yet, then maybe you need a little convincing as to why a dog is the best family pet you can get. If you need more of a reason than waking up every day to a smiley face and wagging tail, then check out this list because there are scientifically proven benefits that dogs bring to our lives. Dogs Are Great For Your Mood You only need to spend 15 minutes to half an hour with your dog, and you’ll find that you feel more calm …

Winter Outings For All The Family

November 13, 2019November 12, 2019 by Jes

Winter is cold; it can be miserable and wet and windy too. But it is also a magical time of year, the most wonderful time of the year in fact and while it’s great fun getting wrapped up in blankets and watching films, you can also have some good fun going out and doing wintry activities too. If you’re stuck for ideas for how to entertain your kids now the weather has turned then look no further. There’s plenty to do for all the family. Image by jty11117777 from Pixabay Ice Skating While this is an activity that can be …

Christmas Family Walk at Ruislip Lido

January 5, 2017 by Jes

This year, we aim to do more of these – family walks, that is. There are so many wonderful places to visit in the UK and most of them are perfect for walks.

As with most new years, we tend to try and get healthy with healthy eating and exercise. This year, we are determined to keep up with it and the best way to do it is to go on walks at the weekend. It’s also perfect for getting the children outdoors and off their devices not to mention getting up close and personal with nature.

On the 26th, we headed off to the Ruislip Lido. It was a cool, crisp morning. The sun was up and the lake looked beautiful.

A Word Game I Enjoyed Playing When I Was Young

July 5, 2016July 4, 2016 by Jes

When we were young, I remember playing this game called Name, Place, Animal, Thing. Do you remember ever having played it or something similar? If you haven’t, here’s the deal. It’s a word game and it makes you think. How to play – Write the letters of the alphabet on individual pieces of paper. Fold them up so you can’t see the alphabets. Make columns on a page with the headings – NAME PLACE ANIMAL THING Then pick a paper with the alphabets on them. Write one of each of the above with that alphabet – something like …

Jacintaz3 Go Shopping at Centrale, Croydon

August 12, 2015 by Jes

We were recently invited to a very exciting day out – at Centrale in Croydon. It is beyond doubt that a shopping experience can be very exciting for a mum but the children (especially my younger two) normally moan about it. On this particular occasion though, there were no complaints. You see, it had to do with building a bear and the promise of ice-cream. Don’t blame me – I’m not spoiling the kids. It all has to do with the event managers – whom I thank wholeheartedly for bringing big smiles to my children’s faces and giving them a …

Our family holiday diary – the Sea Safari Experience

July 4, 2017April 8, 2015 by Jes

This is what got the children away from the beach and I have to say that not many things can – short of the promise threat of no telly, devices for a year. (Yeah I know it’s a little extreme) They were very excited about the sea safari because I had told them we may see dolphins with my fingers crossed tightly. I did want to see them myself. The Sea Safari tickets are available at Newquay Harbour at £20 per adult and £15 per child. We purchased our tickets for this one and though it worked out to £85, it …

10 things to do with children on the last day of the year

December 29, 2016December 31, 2014 by Jes

1. Create a slideshow of the most memorable moments captured on camera (good and bad) and watch it together as a family. It created loads of laughter when we watched ours. 2. Raise a toast to the Old Year – Dress up for dinner and set the table complete with candles and wine (apple juice for the children) and share your favourite meal from 2014. 3. Say goodbye to the last sunset of the year. Get to a vantage point (a high hill or even your own backyard) and watch the sun set on the last day of the year. …

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