If you’ve ever turned up at school without your child’s PE kit again or realised you forgot to pack the after-school snack (because you also forgot there was after-school club), then welcome — you’re officially in the ‘ too tired to parent ’ era.
My mum friends and I joke about it all the time — the brain fog, the exhaustion, the “I swear it was Friday five...
I’ve always been pretty relaxed about my children using devices. They both do a lot of sports clubs that keep them busy, and I love that they spend time each week with different groups of friends.
I think tech is here to stay, so my attitude has always been that I want my children to grow up knowing how to use it responsibly. But recently, I noticed things might have slipped a little...
We had the day to ourselves today, and since my son loves zoos, we decided to try out a new one — Newquay Zoo . It’s about an hour and forty minutes’ drive from Exeter, really easy to get to, and most importantly, it ticked my son’s essential zoo checklist: penguins, meerkats, and tortoises!
Penguin Talk 🐧
The penguin talk was one of the highlights of the day. We learned so...
We’ve had such a fun and adventurous start to the summer holidays – packed with big days out , lots of fresh air and plenty of excitement. So, to slow things down a bit and finish off the week on a calmer note, I went looking for something a little more relaxed. And I found the perfect thing.
A few weeks ago, I met the lovely owners of Something Lovely Pottery , a local pottery...
We’ve loved our Yoto Mini ever since we got it for Christmas. It’s become a staple in our home — especially at bedtime — and I can honestly say it’s been one of the best screen-free investments we’ve made for our children.
While we’ve picked up a few of the pre-recorded story cards, one of the features I was most excited about was the ability to record your own stories using the Yoto app and...
The summer holidays are finally here, and I’m so happy to have my two children home for six whole weeks! We’ve got a long list of places we’d like to visit, and first up was Greendale Farm Shop — a spot we’ve loved for years.
Now, you might be wondering why a farm shop was top of our list… but Greendale is so much more than just a farm shop. We’ve been coming here since my two were...
The sun finally decided to make an appearance (thank you, British summer!) and it turned out to be the perfect day for a bit of family fun at the Mammoth Slip and Slide , tucked away at Greendale Farm Shop in Exeter.
We’ve seen this plastered all over Instagram and knew it was only a matter of time before we gave it a go. And I have to say… it did not disappoint!
The summer holidays are finally here, and after spending our first day off having a well‑earned rest, we headed out to Greendale Farm Shop to try some of the fun activities we’d been spotting all over Instagram.
First on our list: the Bounce South West inflatables —and we had SO much fun! The sessions last 90 minutes, and at just £12.95 per person, we thought this was great value for...
Everything You Need to Know If You Have a Baby in August 2025
Congratulations! If you’re having a baby in August 2025, you’re in for a lovely few months. Whether you’re counting down the days or cuddling your newborn as you read this, here’s a fun guide packed with everything you might want to know about raising an August baby.
As a mum to an 8-year-old gymnast, I know just how quickly gymnastics can take over your life—in the best way possible! My daughter started out doing just an hour of fun each week, and it’s grown from there. She’s now been selected to train with a squad for 11 hours a week, and honestly, she lives and breathes gymnastics.
Through all the flips, cartwheels, competitions, and gym days...
If you’ve followed our blog for a while, you’ll know that we’re a bit obsessed with crazy golf. Whether it’s outdoors, indoors , themed, or totally bonkers—we’re always up for the challenge. So imagine our excitement when we stumbled across Puttshack during a recent trip to London!
We were visiting family and had planned to meet at Westfield London. For once, we were early (a small...
When your toddler has a playlist that consists solely of Wheels on the Bus , If You’re Happy and You Know It , and Animal Dance … you know you’re in deep. So when I heard that CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE was coming to London’s West End this summer, I knew it was something our readers would love to know about — especially if you’re thinking about that all-important first theatre trip ....
