Whether you’re worried about losing expensive items such as mobile phones and laptops, or you want to keep an eye on your pets whilst they’re out and about, a GPS tracker may be just what you need. They come in all shapes and sizes so you can find the right tracker to suit your needs, …
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5 Fun Retro Party Ideas
Retro parties are one of the top ways people celebrate in the 2020s, so why not take a page out of that book and plan one yourself? Although these parties require an eye for detail and some audience participation from your guests, anyone can design a party that’s both exciting and refreshing for everyone involved. …
Use custom gift tags to add the perfect touch this Christmas
After the washout that was Christmas 2020, I think we’re all hoping for a much better celebration this year. I know that as a family, we are going all out this Christmas to make it one to remember for all the right reasons. Christmas is all about spending time with the ones we love the …
5 Family Friendly Restaurants in the North West
The last couple of years have been a pretty rough time for most of us, and that was particularly true of last Christmas. The Covid-19 pandemic meant that we didn’t get to spend the quality time we would usually get with our loved ones over the festive period. As a family, we love to get …
Online card games – keeping our minds active!
I remember playing Solitaire on our computer as a teenager. It was one of my favourite ways to pass the time when I was feeling a little bored or fed up! Back then, we didn’t have the gaming options that we have these days. We had dial-up internet that we couldn’t use if somebody was …
Free online games for all the family
Keeping the family occupied can be tricky, particularly if you’ve got wide age gaps between your children. But it’s something we’ve definitely got better at over the last twelve months. Spending more time stuck at home together as a family has forced us to try new things in order to keep everybody happy. We wanted …
Fun City Things to Do on a Staycation
Taking time off to get away from work is the dream many people want. Unfortunately, although most have unused vacation time available: most of us don’t have the money or time to travel. Instead, we either bail on our vacation plans altogether or take time off and stay home and watch television. These don’t have …
Picking The Right School For Your Child
School is a crucial part of your child’s life, and getting them into the right one is a significant issue all parents face. Luckily, the guide below is designed to help make the whole process easier. Keep reading to find out more. Know the options. Number one of the list of things to do when …
How to deal with toddler tantrums
We were doing so well with our two year old, his second birthday came and went and the dreaded terrible twos seemed to have skipped him. What a happy, calm little boy we have we told ourselves. Oh, how wrong we were! Nine months later and the toddler tantrums have hit FULL FORCE! Now I’m …
Etsy Christmas Gift Guide for Children
I love pretty things, and Etsy is full of beautiful, gorgeous gifts, particularly at Christmas. I love that you can find so many alternative gifts on Etsy and I particularly love the children’s gifts. It can be so difficult to buy something for children that’s not focussed on gaming or screen time these days! I …