You're either the kind of parent who loves Summer Holidays or hates them and can't wait to get them back to school! Either way we all need ideas to keep the kids entertained! Just before our summer holidays start, we sit down and write a 'Summer Bucket List'. Here is our one from last year: [...]
Tag: School Holidays
Our Welsh Wednesday!
I was supposed to be taking the kids up to Scotland this week (half term) for a few days, but unfortunately we had to cancel the adventure. Freckled face #3 was poorly, and I didn't want to travel with a poorly kid, especially as it was just the kids and I. Wednesday morning came and [...]
The Lake District
Last year we took a last minute trip to the the Lake District. We went online and found a cool little Hobbit Hole to stay in at The Quiet Site. It was so much fun! The kids absolutely LOVED it! It was a great experience for all of us. Inside was very basic; a bathroom, [...]
Fossil Biscuits!
If your kids are anything like mine, they love baking (and eating!) and enjoy doing something a little different. Fossil biscuits went down a treat! Here is what you'll need: 6oz of butter (at room temp) 3oz of caster sugar 9oz of plain flour 1 tsp of cinnamon (optional and to taste) A big bowl [...]
Easter Holidays Madness
PART TWO So, as I mentioned before, week one of the school holidays was a flop! The highlights being Little Moreton Hall and (something I forgot to mention before) pet sitting for some friends! The kids loved having a Guinea Pig for the week! However the rest of the week was totally rubbish, so my [...]
Easter Holiday Madness
PART ONE Over the past 2 weeks our oldest 3 kids have been on Easter School Holiday. 2 weeks off of school! Yessss! All these amazing ideas and plans; we were so excited! They finished school on the Thursday before Good Friday. 'Let the adventure begin!!' ......OR NOT! Friday our 5 year starts being sick! [...]
4 Freckled Faces 