Photo Credit: *sparkly*olivia via Compfight cc   It is usually pretty easy to plan a day out with the kids – something like the zoo, the park or the soft play centre always goes down well. But it can sometimes be harder to plan a grown up day out –…

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While many school lessons take place inside, sometimes it’s nice to head into the great outdoors for a change of scenery. Not only is this exciting for little minds but it can prevent boredom and renew interest in a given subject – particularly if you make the lesson plan stimulating…

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My kids love a pizza – who doesn’t? But some of the pizzas you can get in the supermarket are either covered in toppings that they aren’t keen on, cost a fortune, are too big for kids or are just packed full of rubbish. I know pizza is a bit…

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Photo Credit: PRAM Consulting via Compfight cc Kevin plays a lot of sport – for a long time it used to be football or hockey during the winter and cricket ALL SUMMER LONG. I can’t pretend I am a huge fan but I know he really enjoys it, and it’s…

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There are loads of easy and inexpensive ways to spruce up your child’s bedroom – read the budget bedroom post for loads of inspiration. As well as using colour, one of the best ways to inject a bit of fun is with lighting. Depending on the age of your kids,…

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