Shuffle & Giggle Tiddlytubbies Review

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This year iconic children's TV show the Teletubbies celebrate their 20th anniversary! It is safe to say the show is still as popular now as it was back then. The biggest change to the show over the years has been the introduction of the rather cute Tiddlytubbies back in 2015, these cute baby Teletubbies are big hits with little ones. 

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Confessions Of A Working Mum

This week I am featuring Kat who blogs at Confessions Of A Working Mum on Other Bloggers Family Lives. Kat blogs about being mum to little girl Willow and being a working mum. 

So let's find out more about the family behind Confessions Of A Working Mum. 

Tapas Revolution Northern Spain vs Southern Spain Summer Menu Review

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Earlier in the year, I was invited to the pre-launch of Tapas Revolution Newcastle, which opened a few months ago in Eldon Square Newcastle. I was very kindly invited back to Tapas Revolution to try out the new Northern Spain vs Southern Spain tapas taster menu. 

It was lovely to revisit the restaurant after the launch and even though we visited at 2 pm on a weekday it was still bustling with couples enjoying meals, friends sharing a drink and even families sharing tapas together. 

The Northern Spain vs Southern Spain taster tapas menu is amazing value at just £9.95pp for three tapas from the either the North or South of Spain. The two menus are being pitted against each other during the summer with customers voting for their favourite. 

Each of the menus has three set dishes and we tried out both menus to see which we thought was the best. 

Surviving The Summer Holidays With Berocca

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We are now on week five of the summer holidays and I don't know about you but I have been feeling pretty exhausted from having all three of my children home and having to keep them entertained. 

For the first few weeks of the holidays, I was surviving on vats of sugary coffee and sugary treats to try and perk me up and get through the day. This just resulted in me hitting a bit of a mid afternoon slump most afternoons. So last week I  started taking Berocca each morning with my breakfast. 

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Mummy To Dex

This week on Other Bloggers Family Lives I am featuring Nicola who blogs at Mummy To Dex. Nicola blogs about family life in Liverpool with her little boy Dex along with recipes, reviews and day out posts.

 So let's find out more about the family behind Mummy To Dex. 

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Lylia Rose

This week on Other Bloggers Family Lives I am featuring Victoria who blogs at Lylia Rose which is a family lifestyle blog. Victoria blogs about a whole range of subjects such as working from home, family, healthy living, style and home posts. 

So let's find out more about the family behind Lylia Rose. 

75 Places To Visit With Teens In The North East

Updated 2026

I published this post in 2017 when my eldest was a teenager. I have updated this post for 2026 and have included a few places we have visited that my tweens (aged 12 and 11) have visited recently and enjoyed. 

If you have older children (tweens and teens) and you are looking for days out here in the North East then I have complied a list of 75 places to visit with teens in the North East. From big days out at theme parks to local days out playing mini golf to adventures in the trees at Go Ape to relaxing activities like pottery painting. Hopefully there will be something for everyone and it gives you some inspiration on things to do with teens and older kids. 

Peppa Pig Family Home Toy Review

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My little boy is Peppa Pig crazy, he adores the show and would watch it all day long if he could.  Peppa has been a favourite in our house for a long time now as my eldest daughter (who is now 14) adored Peppa when she was younger too and had many of the toys and playsets - about ten years ago. 

English Heritage Day's Out This Summer In The North East

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This summer English Heritage have a host of summer events planned to keep the whole family entertained. They have everything from evening theatre shows under the stars to historic re-enactments and medieval falconry displays, they sound perfect for getting children interested in history. 

If you are stuck for something to do as the summer holiday's come to an end, check out what is on here in the North East at English Heritage centres this summer.

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Mummy To The Max

This week on Other Bloggers Family Lives I am featuring Helen who blogs at Mummy To The Max. Helen blogs about family life, reviews and her life in the New Forest.

 So let's find out more about the family behind Mummy To The Max. 

Join Us For A Mickey And The Roadster Racers & Minnie Happy Helpers Twitter Party #MickeyandMinnieToys

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My two and four-year-olds are huge Disney Junior fans, it is their go to TV channel and they have long been fans of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. When Mickey and the Roadster Racers show came out earlier this year they were instantly hooked and became big fans of the show, watching it regularly. So when we were recently sent a huge bundle of Mickey and the Roadster Racers and Minnie's Happy Helpers toys from Flair they were overjoyed.

Snow Queen Lottie Doll Review & Giveaway

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My four-year-old daughter adores playing with dolls, so when we were asked if we would like to review Lottie dolls I knew they would be perfect for her. Lottie dolls are different to other dolls in that they are designed to look like children and not adults, they have the body shape of a regular 9-year-old, they wear no makeup, jewellery or heels and look like normal children who stand on their own two feet.

A Little Tiger Picture Book Party

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 I adore reading and have loved nothing more than getting lost in a good book since I was a child. I remember my imagination growing with each bedtime story I read, I was always keen to discover new books and the adventures within them. Now I am a parent I love reading stories to my own children, watching them be amazed by books and seeing their little imaginations growing with each tale is amazing to watch.

 I really hope they grow to love books and reading just as much as I do.

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Baby Foote

This week on Other Bloggers Family Lives I am featuring fellow North East blogger Helena from Baby Foote. Helena writes about family travel and days out.

 So let's find out more about the family behind Baby Foote.