On the first day of our summer holiday The Girls and I were on the road before 8am, much like any other school day, and headed North to the wonders of Center Parcs Elveden. We had been invited in our capacity as Center Parcs Bloggers to test the amazing new pool facility for children, called Venture Cove. After a great lunch at Hucks- where we even got to chat with the other bloggers in attendance whilst the children were taken care of by some … [Read more...]
I-Spy Nature Walk
Now the summer holidays are here I am looking for things to keep the children busy and keep them outside. At least that's the theory- the heat of late means that they are spending most of the day inside and the early morning and evening outside. But 'outside' is a great place for kids to spend time: it's tiring, means they aren't messing up inside and helps them to see what is around them. Over the past year we have been Center Parcs Bloggers, … [Read more...]
When we went to Center Parcs Longleat
A long time ago I was selected to be a Center Parcs Blogger. If you follow the blog you will see that we have been taking part in monthly various challenges since last year, from designing a Water Ride to planting some sunflower seeds. As part of the package, I got to take the DG family to Center Parcs Longleat to give the Center Parcs experience our full and considered opinion. We set off on a beautiful day: the sun shone almost all the way … [Read more...]
Earth Day activity: toilet roll planters, milk jug Earth scoops and planting sunflower seeds
It's been a dreadful year for growing things: the weather has put everything back. So it was only last week that we finally got round to dealing with our spring planting. In particular, we planted some sunflower seeds- provided by Center Parcs- as part of this month's Tots 100 Challenge whilst also incorporating recycling as an Earth Day Activity. The planting also has pertinence because 22nd April is Earth Day, something we try to mark each … [Read more...]
Toffee Apple Pancakes
This month the Tots100 Center Parcs challenge is so easy you really ought to enter: you could win a family holiday at Center Parcs! All you have to do is make Pancakes!! Once you have your pancake (there are so many recipes on the web I didn't bother teaching you how), you're going to want to put something in it. Obviously there are your classic combinations: lemon and sugar, banana and chocolate, anything-with-squirty-cream, but if you want … [Read more...]
How to make bodyscrub: a great handmade gift
As you know, each month Tots100 and Center Parcs come up with a challenge designed to help you and your family explore nature, get creative and have fun! This month’s challenge, which gives you the chance to become a Center Parcs Family Blogger, Tots 100 Center Parcs Challenge focuses on relaxation health and beauty. The great thing about making your own 'spa' treatments is that the cost is very low and yet they look and smell amazing, so are … [Read more...]
Wanted: Elf
Wanted: Elf To join a thriving, cheerful community Underneath the eternal Christmas Tree, An Elf is needed- girl or boy- To help Santa Claus spread Christmas Joy. No previous experience will be required: Full training will be given to the candidate that's hired. However, a cheery disposition is essential: Perkiness has real promotion potential. It would also help if you were 'petite' Since the factory doorways are all under … [Read more...]
