35 Summer Bucket List Ideas for Kids

35 Summer Bucket List Ideas for Kids

We LOVE summer....but it does call for more entertainment needed, as the kids aren't in school. These are a list of ideas of activities that we enjoy doing in the Summer - in no particular order! 1. Visit a Park 2. Visit a Beach 3. Splash in a Stream 4. Leaf Rubbings 5. Water Flight [...]

Catalyst Science and Discovery Centre

Catalyst Science and Discovery Centre

We had a great day out at the Catalyst Discovery Centre in Widnes. We had a nightmare time getting there .... and getting back home was far from smooth sailing too! Journeys aside though - we enjoyed our time there. There are lots of interactive scientific areas for all ages. The ground floor was our [...]

Hickory’s Smokehouse – Crewe

Hickory’s Smokehouse – Crewe

Finding a decent family friendly restaurant that ticks all boxes is pretty tricky. We were recommended Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green, in Crewe. We went to check it out for Freckled Face number 4s birthday and here's what we thought. Setting/Building It was a good mix modern and classic western American decor. The staff were all [...]

Freckled Face Friday- Lakemore Farm Park

Freckled Face Friday- Lakemore Farm Park

Hi, its Freckled Face number 2! We had a great day at Lakemore farm park. First we had a look at the shetland pony. I loved it! It was so soft and black. Then we had a look at the goats. There was one that was little goat and he was cheeky  and he got [...]

20 GREAT Songs for Housework!

20 GREAT Songs for Housework!

Housework can be so mundane at times! We like to spice it up a bit and make it fun with some music. Here are some of our 'Go To Songs'! (These are not in any particular order.) 1) This Is Me - The Greatest Showman 2) Wake Me Up - Avicii 3) Raise Your Glass [...]

5 Sunny Day Garden Activities for Kids!

5 Sunny Day Garden Activities for Kids!

The weather here in England is finally starting to heat up and be a little drier! Here are some fun, cheap and easy ideas for garden activities for kids. Water Painting This is a great activity for all ages! All you need is a pot of water, a paintbrush and an area to paint on! [...]

The Pros and Cons of Motherhood

The Pros and Cons of Motherhood

Motherhood - there is so much I LOVE about it....but there are a lot of things about it that are so utterly naff! CONS Broken sleep. Personally I can deal with little sleep ok - but broken sleep....nope! It's a killer! Cold meals. I can't remember what it's like eating a hot or even warm [...]

10 Family Friendly Meal Idea

10 Family Friendly Meal Idea

These are some of our favourite meals! If you're in need of a little inspiration, hopefully these will help! If you want any of the recipes let us know in the comments below. Chicken Fajitas This is definitely a family favourite of ours. It's a meal that our older 2 like to help cook too. [...]

Things To Expect When Expecting Your Kids To Get Ready For School In The Morning!

After the older 3 Freckled Faces being off school for 2 weeks, we are now getting back in to the School Run and a few things have stood out to me about our mornings. I thought I would share them in the hope it might make other mums feel a bit better and maybe even [...]

Coed y Brenin – Forest Park in Wales

Coed y Brenin – Forest Park in Wales

On Saturday 22nd of April 2019 we set off for a day at Barmouth beach with friends. Little did we know that that was not actually going to happen! After having to set off later than planned, coming across traffic, a bit of car sickness, crazy drivers in front of us and witnessing a car [...]