We got to spend the night at the Four Season's Canary Wharf, in conjunction with Luxury and Little Ones, a site which- to quote one David Cameron- does exactly what it says on the tin: it offers you a selection of incredibly luxurious hotels which genuinely cater for families. I don't mean that they can dig out a high-chair if you really need one, I mean that they go out of their way to make sure that you little ones have the greatest stay of … [Read more...]
What my children have been saying
********** "Oh Dad, you just don't get it, do you?" LBG, with patronising tone, to her father. ********** Dimples, on watching carrots cooking: "What's it going to be?" "Carrots, darling." "Oh. Not chocolate?" ********** "Oh no, not the cooked pears. I'm not available to enjoy them." LBG ********** At bedtime: "Mamma, I'm really not sure I shall be able to eat breakfast in the morning. My tummy isn't feeling well." LBG ********** … [Read more...]
20 great Valentine’s Card ideas and {how to} print Valentine’s cards with styrofoam
After the success of our Christmas card printing, LBG suggested that we used the same technique to make Valentine's Cards. She will draw a heart on pretty much anything, so this is a great outlet for her talents. One of my greatest triumphs as a parent has been to teach her how to draw hearts. In the first weeks of term she came home in deep despair because her friends could draw hearts and she couldn't. So we took some time to look at how the … [Read more...]
{Review} Knole Park with children
Moneysupermarket.com and Tots100 are on the hunt for Britains Best Family Days Out and gave us the chance to visit a National Trust property of our choice. We used to be National Trust members, but lapsed once the Dimples arrived and it was enough to get us all out of the house before dusk, so the chance to visit an NT property thrilled me. There's something very reassuring and British about their properties, which are dotted far and wide across … [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...]
Things to do in Prague with children
We spent Christmas in Prague this year and we've had a fabulous time. There was such a lovely festive atmosphere throughout the city, with Christmas markets, trees and decorations in every square, that it would have been enough just to wander aimlessly through the same squares every day. If you fancy doing a little more, or you aren't in Prague at Christmas, here are a few ideas for things to do if you are visiting the Czech capital with young … [Read more...]
A very merry Czech Christmas
I'm so glad you're joining us on our journey, celebrating Christmas Around the World! If you missed Living Life Intentionally's introduction post, you can pop on over now (she's got some spectacular printables to go alongside our series!). ************************************** We will be spending Christmas in the capital city of the Czech Republic, so chose to learn more about the traditions that they have ahead of our trip. So, firstly, … [Read more...]
