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Easy and healthy Halloween cake pops recipe

Cooking together with kids is a great way to spend time together, and help them develop some vital life skills while having fun. Today we have a gingerbread people recipe, from the book Kids Can Cook by Esther Coombs. Gingerbread people are such a simple treat to make, and kids love the results especially as […]

If you’ve ever been in the car for more than two hours, you’ve probably heard the question, “Are we there yet?!”. Usually, the question is accompanied by an angry kick on the back of the seat from an impatient passenger. However, road trips can be great bonding experiences, after all, you’re stuck in the same car […]

Life can be pretty hectic, and some days you just need to be able to get your kids’ dinner on the table as quickly as possible with the minimum of fuss. But coming up with quick, easy and nutritious meals that all the family will enjoy isn’t always easy. Especially if you live with some […]

Osmo is a great way to make screen time a lot more hands on, and allow kids to get more out of using their iPads (or fire tablets). We were sent the Creative Starter Kit to try out with the kids and it’s a great tool for the times we are in right now with …

Watermelon is one of the most popular fruits with children, especially during the summer months when it’s so refreshing. Luckily, as well as being a delicious treat, it also offers a lot of great health benefits for your children and entire family. Here, we will take a look at ten of the health benefits of …

Right now, health is at the forefront of all of our minds. We all want to do what we can to keep our homes clean and our children as safe as possible, so Spares2You have asked me for the best tips on disinfecting children’s toys. Cleaning children’s toys is not always a straight forward matter. There […]

Activity and images provided by WAHACA AT HOME Make your own Piñata Looking for the perfect way to stop your kids smashing up the house? Here’s our step by step guide to making your own Piñata. STEP 1: Assemble your equipment You’ll need flour water newspaper balloons string scissors glue paint tissue paper and lots of […]

When my boys were little, I found audiobooks so helpful with getting them settled at bedtime and encouraging them to lie in their beds happily while they fell asleep. I had been wanting to try something similar with my daughter who’s now getting to the right age, but with CDs not so common these days …

There are so many amazing educational and engaging products for kids available these days, that they can learn and develop their knowledge and skills through play without it feeling like a chore at all. Whether your child wants to learn more about coding, maths, history or the world around them, these are a few of […]

Robozuna is the one escape for the masses – a fun and thrilling futuristic sport played by robots, where heroes are not only born, they are quite literally built! When the Corvus Imperium destroys the nomadic colony Ariston and Mangle call home, the friends are forced to go in search of sanctuary, finding it with […]

The Book Trust are back with their Bath, Book, Bed campaign for the third year. This is a really simple routine that I’ve naturally followed with all of my children, as I definitely find that having a structured bed time routine really helps them to get settled into a nice early bed time and go […]

If you’re looking for something chocolatey to treat the family this Easter, why not try this yummy Chocolate and Salted Caramel Crunch recipe which is sure to impress at any family get togethers. Chocolate and Salted Caramel Crunch Prep time: 45 minutes plus cooling and setting Cooking time: 25-30 minutes Serves: 18 Ingredients: For the […]

How have you enjoyed your pancakes this pancake day? As it fell within half term this year, we had double pancakes – with pancakes for breakfast and then a visit to a dessert lounge later, where two out of four of the kids chose to have pancakes again! (fudge cake and cheese cake for the […]

World Book Day is approaching once again, and all of my primary school children will be dressing up in their schools. But what about the toddler? I’m sure she will want to get involved too, and I’m not one to turn down a cute photo opportunity! So I will definitely be dressing up our toddler […]

On Christmas Eve, many families leave cookies and milk out for Santa, but what about his reindeer? Santa’s team deserves a special treat for the hard work they do on their busiest day of the year. That’s why Personal Creations’ created a reindeer food recipe and printables to leave out for santa’s helpers! Guide Rudolf […]