We’ve just finished reading The Best Sleepover in the World by Jacqueline Wilson together at bedtime — one page each, taking turns — and it has officially earned a very confident 10/10 from my 9-year-old daughter.
And honestly? I can see why.
If you’re looking for a Jacqueline Wilson book for 8–10 year olds that covers friendship, kindness and disability in a gentle,...
We have been waiting for Silverborn by Jessica Townsend for an entire year.
This is book four in the Morrigan Crow / Nevermoor series — and without exaggeration, it is our favourite book series EVER.
We first picked up the original book in our school library last year and were instantly hooked. Since then, bedtime in our house has belonged to Morrigan Crow.
We recently finished reading The Twits Next Door and loved it so much that I went searching to see if the authors had written anything else. That’s how we discovered The Great Dream Robbery — and it turned out to be a brilliant bedtime read.
I read this with my 9-year-old daughter, and we were hooked almost instantly. The idea of Maya’s dad being trapped inside a dream felt totally...
If your child loved Roald Dahl’s The Twits (or just enjoys stories full of funny, slightly disgusting characters!), then T he Twits Next Door by Greg James and Chris Smith is a must-read. We picked this one up during a supermarket browse, and it turned out to be a brilliant choice for our bedtime reading pile .
My 8-year-old was hooked right from the first few pages and gave it a...
If your child loves fast-paced stories packed with heroes, villains, funny twists, and even a dog in a police uniform, then Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea by Dav Pilkey is one to add to your bookshelf.
My 10-year-old son read this one entirely on his own — and let’s just say, it was an instant hit in our house.
If you're looking for a relaxing, screen-free activity to enjoy with your children this summer, I can’t recommend Something Lovely Pottery enough.
We recently visited one of their pop-up workshops at Greendale Farmshop , and it was such a calm and creative way to spend time together. My 10-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter loved it — they got to choose cute animals to paint, and...
When the team at Skates.co.uk got in touch just before the summer holidays, it couldn’t have been better timing. With two energetic kids at home and plenty of local park trips on the horizon, we jumped at the chance to review one of their scooters — and let’s just say, it’s been a hit!
They sent us the Ethic DTC Erawan V2 Complete Stunt Scooter in Black , and my son Oscar (age 10)...
We spent a sunny afternoon at the Mammoth Slip and Slide at Greendale Farm Shop in Exeter – and it was just brilliant!
Tucked just behind the farm shop, the slide is well organised and super family-friendly. There’s parking right next to the site (lifesaver with wet kids!), plus picnic benches and loads of space to lay out blankets and enjoy the atmosphere.
We’ve officially kicked off the summer holidays with a trip to Greendale Farm Shop , and the Bounce South West inflatables were so much fun! I’d seen it all over Instagram and was curious to see if it lived up to the hype — spoiler: it really did.
We booked a 90-minute session (you can pre-book online for £12.95 per child), and I honestly thought it might feel like too long… but my two didn’t...
Life seems to be flying past in a blur of laughter, sports clubs, school activities, and family fun at the moment! And whilst it’s a lot of fun, it can also be pretty knackering. My children’s nutrition is always really high on my list, but sometimes I find it really hard to get all the right nutrients in—whether it’s because of tiredness, busy schedules, or just downright fussiness from my...
If you love crazy golf as much as we do, then Puttshack is a must-visit! We discovered it during a family day out to Westfield London, and it was such a fun surprise.
This isn’t your usual mini golf – it’s packed with clever tech! Each golf ball is chipped and linked to your player profile, so the scores are tracked automatically (no more scorecard arguments!). Every course is 9...
