This month Center Parcs are asking us to sit down with the little ones and record some of our special memories of this Summer. Steph, a Center Parcs Community Manager has some great ideas on how to get creative with this and below is my favourite tip of hers: "Write down your memories and pop them in an empty jar. Hang onto the jar until next summer, and you can open it and reminisce, or even get some inspiration!" So this is what we decided to do and, as it turned out, we already had the perfect jar! You can find out how to make your own here. The boy and I sat down and had a ...
Awesome Ice Lollies: Center Parcs July Challenge
This month we were totally thrilled with the latest Center Parcs challenge, making our own ice lollies. Little Miss is now at the age where we need to be reducing her milk feeds and supplementing with snacks, whilst keeping up a good calcium intake. This seemed like a perfect opportunity to get a little bit creative. These creamy strawberry ice lollies are so simple to make and use just three ingredients. We got our inspiration from Center Parcs own Deb Rogerson whose tip was... "Want to experiment with different flavours? Mix Greek yoghurt with a squeeze of honey, then just add your own ...
Prize Draw: Win a Family Ticket to Lightwater Valley
Is the thought of the fast-approaching school summer break filling you with dread? Are you totally stuck for fun ideas to keep the little ones entertained during the holidays? Are you on the lookout for a fun family day out that both you AND the children would enjoy? Never fear. I may just be able to come to your rescue. Lightwater Valley is Yorkshire's very own, fun-filled, thrill-packed theme park. As well as boasting an awesome selection of thrill-rides and rollercoasters, Lightwater Valley is also home to it's very own farmyard, falconry and the swashbuckling world of ...
Summer Fun at Home in the Sun!
Just as I begin my maternity leave the sun has decided to come out! I am so delighted and am really looking forward to a lovely sunny summer at home. With baby number two due in a few weeks time this summer will hopefully see me, the toddler, Mr B and the new baby all at home together for the entire month of July with no work. Fingers crossed the sun will keep on shining for us and we hope to spend lots of time in the garden. Here is what we have planned: Lots of barbecues. Is there anything nicer than cooking and eating out in the sunshine. Mr B has been treated to a brand new ...