Monday, 10 December 2018

The Christmas Clean With Regina

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Christmas, the most magical time of the year filled with lots of family time, festivities and yummy food. Like most parents, I am on the Christmas countdown and really looking forward to seeing my children's face's light up on Christmas morning. However, I am sure I am not alone when I say I am also feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all too,  I still feel like I have so much to do and I haven't even started on getting the house sorted for Christmas yet. 


Cup of tea and pack of Regina Blitz kitchen towels
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Sunday, 9 December 2018

Peter Pan Pantomime At Whitley Bay Playhouse Review

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Last weekend we were invited to Whitley Bay Playhouse to see this year's pantomime, Peter Pan. Produced once again by Blue Genie Entertainment and starting Anthony Costa from Blue as Captain Hook and Playhouse legend Steve Walls as Smee. Also staring last years favourite Ben Hanson (Bouncer in Tracey Beaker) as Starkey and lots of returning Playhouse panto cast members. 

We could not wait to see the show as we have really enjoyed previous years and it is the perfect panto for the whole family to enjoy.




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Tuesday, 4 December 2018

Premier League Writing Stars 2018

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Last year Premier League Writing Stars was launched and the competition was a huge success with over 25,000 entries! So this year it is back and hoping to be just as (or hopefully even more) popular. This year the theme is diversity and primary school pupils are encouraged to get creative and write a poem on the subject of diversity, there are some great Premier League related prizes up for grabs for those taking part. 




The idea behind Premier League writing stars is to get primary school children interested in poetry and to have a go at writing their own poem. The fact that the campaign is backed by top Premier League football clubs that many young children support helps get some pupils interested. Especially as they can win some amazing Premier League related prizes for their school by taking part in the poetry competition. 

Writing Stars is part of an educational program called Premier League Primary Stars, which is free for teachers to access and has lots of resources for key stage 1 and 2. 

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Saturday, 1 December 2018

L.O.L. Surprise Pop-Up Store Playset Review

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My five-year-old daughter - like a lot of children, is L.O.L crazy, she has been collecting L.O.L dolls for the past year. She loves the surprise element of them and all the fun accessories that you get with the dolls (and pets), however, as the dolls and accessories are so small she often ends up losing the shoes and outfits for them. 


The L.O.L Surprise Pop-Up store set up out the box



So when we were offered to review the new L.O.L Surprise Pop-Up Store Playset I thought that would be perfect for her to store all her L.O.L dolls and accessories in.  Not only is it a display and storage case but it also turns into a little playset and you can also use it for transporting dolls too. 

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Friday, 30 November 2018

Visiting Santa At Whitehouse Farm

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On Saturday we had the most magical day at one of my favourite Christmas days out here in the North East, we were invited to Whitehouse Farm to see Santa.  Pulling up in the car park we wrapped up nice and warm and made our way into the farm to see what this years, all new Santa Experience was like and how it would compare to last years Winter Wonderland event. 


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Thursday, 29 November 2018

Win A 6 Month Xbox Game Pass Subscription

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 If your children (or yourself) have an Xbox or have asked for a one for Christmas this year then I have the perfect giveaway for you to win a 6 months subscription for Xbox Game Pass worth £48. Perfect for letting gamers play a variety of games online, it is sure to be popular with gamers young and old. 



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Monday, 19 November 2018

Harry Potter Wizard Training Wands Review

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This weekend Fantastic Beasts Two, The Crimes of Grindlewood hit the cinemas. As JK Rowling fans will know Fantastic Beasts is a spin-off to the Harry Potter films, featuring magical creatures, spells and lots of spellbinding moments. So wizard fever has been at a high recently. 

My five-year-old daughter has recently discovered Harry Potter and she absolutely adores it.  I think she is secretly hoping for an owl like Hedwig or a letter inviting her to join Hogwarts and meet Hermione but the chances of that happening are rather slim. Luckily she was sent the next best thing, Hermione's wand! 




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Thursday, 15 November 2018

Poopsie Surprise Unicorn Toy Review

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My little girl  is five and she really likes Unicorns, rainbows and slime so hot new toy Poopsie Surprise Unicorn sounded right up her street. Tipped to be one of the must-have toys this Christmas it is a surprise unicorn toy that is rainbow coloured and makes glittery slime. 



Poopsie Surprise unicorn toy review
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Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Home and Horizon



This week on Other Bloggers Family Lives I am featuring Lauretta who blogs at family lifestyle and travel blog Home and Horizon. Lauretta blogs about family life with two children, her home and travel and adventures her family have been on.

 So let's find out more about the family behind Home and Horizon.

 

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Thursday, 8 November 2018

Little Tikes RC Dozer Racer Remote Control Car Review

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My little boy recently turned four and he is really into any kind of vehicle, planes, trains, lorries, cars and trucks fascinate him and he really enjoys playing with toy ones. So he was the perfect candidate to test out the RC Dozer Racer remote control car which Little Tikes recently sent him to review. 



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Wednesday, 7 November 2018

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Daddilife



This week on Other Bloggers Family Lives I am joined by Han-Son who blogs at Daddilife and lives in London.

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




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Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring A Rose Tinted World



This week on Other Bloggers Family Lives I am joined by Jo who blogs at A Rose Tinted World. Jo lives near Leeds with her partner and little girl and she blogs about being an older mother, stress busting, sewing and her family life. 

So let's find out more about the family behind A Rose Tinted World. 



Blogger A Rose Tinted World and her daughter

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Tuesday, 30 October 2018

A family Games Night With Little Tikes

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Now that all three children are at school and the other half no longer works weekends we always make the most of the weekends and Saturday night is always family night. We often watch a film, enjoy some treats or a Saturday night take away and just enjoy spending time together. 
 

So when Little Tikes got in touch and asked if we would like to take part in a kids vs adults game challenge we thought this sounded perfect. We were sent two new Little Tikes games to play, Crazy Toaster and Hot Hoops.



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Friday, 26 October 2018

School Ready With Bassetts Vitamins

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This September my only just turned four-year-old little boy started school, just like his two big sisters. Obviously, as he has only just turned four I am a little worried about how he is going to cope with full-time school, being one of the youngest in his year group. We really hope he gets off to a good start and enjoys school as much as his two sisters have done. 

During the past week, I have been giving him and his five-year-old sister the recently launched Bassetts Vitamins Omega-3 + Multivitamins orange flavour pastels. Each soft and chewy vitamin contains Vitamin B6 which helps support normal psychological function and Vitamin B5 which contributes to mental performance, helping children feel ready for the new academic year.



child Bassett vitamin pastles

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Wednesday, 24 October 2018

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Mom Of Two



Welcome back to this weeks instalment of Other Bloggers Family Lives, my guest post series to find out more about the blogger behind the blog. This week I am featuring Stacy who blogs at Mom of two and lives in the West Midlands with her husband and two young children, Stacy writes about her family life.

 So let's find out more about the family behind Mom of Two. 



Blogger Mom Of Two and her children

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Friday, 19 October 2018

Prestige Christmas Hamper Review

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 Last year we were lucky enough to receive a Christmas hamper from Prestige and this year we were lucky enough to be sent another one to review. 

We were sent the Traditional Gift basket, which is exactly how you would imagine a Christmas hamper to be. A dark wicker basket with leather look handles and fastening makes this hamper look luxurious and oh so traditional. When the basket looks this good you know you're in for a treat before you even open it and discover the contents inside. 


tradition Christmas wicker hamper with treats inside
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Thursday, 18 October 2018

Learning To Drive In My Thirties Before My Teen Beats Me To It

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At the grand old age of 34 years of age, I have decided to learn to drive. Since having my children I have felt isolated and a bit left out not being able to drive, always having to rely on lifts or catch multiple buses to get to where I want to go.



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Wednesday, 17 October 2018

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Actual Ar



Welcome to another week of my guest post series Other Bloggers Family Lives, this week I am featuring Actual Ar which is a North East based lifestyle blog. Featuring lifestyle post, writing tips, and creative writing stories and poems. 

So let's find out more about the family behind Actual Ar. 



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Monday, 15 October 2018

A Family Lunch At Las Iguanas

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We were  kindly invited along to Las Iguanas on Grey Street in Newcastle (just down from the Theatre Royal) to try out the new menu with the children. It is not somewhere I would have thought to take the children before but we found it really family friendly. 


main meal of chicken and chips at las igaunas newcastle
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Wednesday, 10 October 2018

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Craft With Cartwright



Welcome back to another week of Other Bloggers Family Lives, my guest post series where I find out more about other bloggers. This week I am joined by Ruth who blogs at Craft with Cartwright a lifestyle blog featuring lots of crafts and recipes. Ruth lives with her husband and two sons in the West Midlands. 

So let's find out more about the family behind Craft with Cartwright. 



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Tuesday, 9 October 2018

National Citizen Service For 16-17 Year Old's This Autumn

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My eldest daughter is turning sixteen soon and is in her final year of secondary school and will be taking her GCSE exams in the summer. After school she is still not entirely sure what she wants to do just yet. 

This is where National Citizen Service comes in, you may remember I wrote about NCS back in the spring, if you missed it you can read it here. NCS is a government back programme for 16-17 years olds to take part in that helps prepare teens for life after school, with team building exercises, a residential trip that will help teach life skills and a community action based project to help the teens of today become better citizens.


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Monday, 8 October 2018

10 Reasons To Visit Pirates Village Hotel In Majorca



Pirates Village is a family-friendly hotel based in Santa Ponsa, Majorca. We visited back in May with our three children aged 3,4 and 15.  I have previously written a review of the hotel and a post all about the all-inclusive food and drink at the hotel . We had such a wonderful holiday at Pirates Village and I would recommend it to anyone with children aged 3-10 as it is ideal for children in this age group. 



pirates village pirate attack


So I thought that I would sum up ten reasons why we really liked Pirates Village and why you should visit for your family holiday. 
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Friday, 5 October 2018

10 Reasons Majorca Is The Perfect Family Holiday Destination


Majorca is the ideal place for a family holiday with young kids. It is a popular choice for the short flight times, beautiful beaches and Spanish sunshine. We recently visited with our young children (aged 3 and 4) and here are ten reasons why I think Majorca is the perfect family holiday destination. 


The beach at Santa Ponsa in Majorca

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Thursday, 4 October 2018

Disney On Ice Presents Dream Big Review

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Disney on Ice is back in town with this years show Dream Big and we headed along to see the show for ourselves on opening night (on Tuesday). No matter how many times we have seen Disney on Ice we always enjoy the show and find it rather magical, this year was no exception - in fact, I think I would go as far as to say it was probably my favourite show to date! 

The show started at 6.30pm and Tinkerbell burst onto the stage closely followed by Mickey, Minnie and the gang to get the packed audience up on their feet and dancing for the warm-up. 


Ariel on ice with sisters
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Wednesday, 3 October 2018

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring The Life Of Spicers



Welcome back to my guest post series Other Bloggers Family Lives, I ran this series for two years before taking a bit of a break over the summer I decided to bring this series back as it was always popular and I love finding out more about the bloggers behind the blogs I read. 

This week I am featuring Angela who blogs at The Life Of Spicers which is a family lifestyle and travel blog. It features family adventures with her husband and daughter and lots of Disney related posts. 

So let's find out a bit more about the family behind The Life Of Spicers. 



Blogger The Life Of Spicers family at Disney World Florida

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Thursday, 27 September 2018

Things To Do In Santa Ponsa Majorca With Children



Back In May, we went on holiday to Majorca, staying at the Pirates Village hotel in Santa Ponsa. The main reason we decided to visit Santa Ponsa was that we loved the look of the Pirates Village hotel, we had spent hours searching online for a small child-friendly hotel and the reviews for Pirates Village looked great. 

We had no idea what Santa Ponsa was like as we had never been before. However we found Santa Ponsa to be great for a family holiday, there was a real mix of people holidaying in the resort from stag and hen parties to couples and lots of families. 


my children walking along the beach in Santa Ponsa Majorca


We spent a week exploring the resort and we found it really family-friendly with plenty to keep children and adults entertained. So here are some things to do with children in Santa Ponsa, Majorca. 
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Monday, 24 September 2018

Pirates Village Hotel In Santa Ponsa Majorca Review



Back in May, we went on holiday to Majorca, staying at Pirates Village hotel which is located in Santa Ponsa. We booked a package deal online through Jet2 for a week all-inclusive. 

 I wrote about our holiday back in May and since writing about my holiday I have had six people contact both myself and my partner saying they have booked this hotel after seeing how much we enjoyed it! So eventually here is what we thought of the Pirates Village hotel in Majorca.
 

Exterior of Pirates Village hotel in Majorca
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Friday, 21 September 2018

Flamingo Land Theme Park Review


In August my little boy turned four and to celebrate we decided to have a family day out at Flamingo Land theme park in North Yorkshire. This was the first time we had taken the little two (aged four and five) to a theme park so we were unsure if they would like the rides or not and picked Flamingo Land as it also has a zoo as well as the rides.

We visited on a Sunday during August and arrived at around 10.30am, it was a two and a half hour drive from our home in Tyneside. We were expecting it to be really busy as we were visiting during the summer holidays but it was not to bad. 


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Thursday, 20 September 2018

Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Series 3 Review

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My 5-year-old daughter loves Hatchimals. Like most children, she loves the surprise element of opening these toys. Hatchimals have a new Series 3 collection out with over 100 CollEGGtables to collect in this series. 

She was sent some Hatchimals CollEGGtibles series 3 to review from Spinmaster.  We were sent the one dozen egg carton which looks just like a box of dozen eggs, a four pack, a two pack with a nest and a blind bag. 


Hatchimals CollEGGtibles series 3 collection on grass
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Wednesday, 19 September 2018

A Family Meal At Frankie & Benny's Metrocentre

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As a family, we often dine out and one of our go-to places has always been Frankie & Benny's. The children enjoy the food and laid back atmosphere, perfect for family dining.
 

Frankie and Bennys chicken burger in bun with fries


Last weekend we were invited along to Frankie & Benny's in the Metrocentre to try out the new menu and to see what we thought of the restaurant after its recent refurb. 

Arriving at lunchtime on a Sunday the restaurant was fairly busy, we were showing to an upstairs table. The restaurant was bright and welcoming with a more modern look since we last visited. 
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Tuesday, 11 September 2018

A Pizza Party At The Astley Arms

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Recently my little boy turned four and as part of his birthday celebrations, we headed to our local Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery pub - The Astley Arms, in Seaton Sluice. Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery have recently launched Pizza Parties which are the perfect way to celebrate a child's birthday as it is something a bit different and lots of fun.  We were asked if we would like to go along and try them out - perfect timing.



the Astley Arms pub in Seaton Sluice


As a family, we often visit The Astley Arms for a carvery as it is a lovely pub opposite Seaton Sluice beach and play park. 
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Sunday, 9 September 2018

Disney On Ice presents Dream Big

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 Disney On Ice is something we look forward to each year. Every year the show tours UK arenas and it is once again heading to Newcastle this October. I have been taking my children to see Disney On Ice for over ten years now. Each year the show is different and this year it sounds like it is going to be extra special as Disney On Ice presents Dream Big.


Mickey and Minnie Mouse on ice


This year Moana takes to the ice for her European debut, taking to the ice alongside demigod Maui. It sounds like it will be spectacular and not only will the show be featuring Moana but it will also feature eight tales of courage and heart, including Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Tangled. 

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Friday, 31 August 2018

Teen Talk With Gabby Logan

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 Last year you may remember I wrote about Teen Talk with Gabby Logan, well Teen Talk is back again this year with #TheTeenTalk Guide. This includes tips and advice to help parents and children feel confident as they journey through puberty. The guide is free to download from the Boots website and is sponsored by well know P&G brands such as Gillette, Aussie, always, Tampax, head & shoulders and Oral B.




Gabby Logan is taking part in this campaign once again as she is Mum to teenage twins, Lois and Reuben. I was asked if I would like to interview Gabby as part of the campaign and here is what she had to say.
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Thursday, 30 August 2018

Kynren - An Epic Tale Of England Review

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On Saturday night we were kindly invited along to Kynren - an epic tale of England, a live-action outdoor show performed here in the North East in Bishop Auckland, Durham. The show tells the story of England, spanning over 2,000 years of history, myth and legend, mostly based here in the North East. With a cast and crew of over 1,000 it really is a truly amazing show that is not like anything I have ever seen before.

Before seeing the show I had seen lots of advertising for Kynren but I still did not really know what to expect. Seeing it for myself I was blown away, it is easy to see why it has so many 5* Tripadvisor reviews and is currently ranked among the top five must-see performances here in the UK. It exceeded my expectations and was so well organised. 


grey horse at Kynren
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Monday, 27 August 2018

Back To School With Jake Shoes

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 Like a lot of parents, I always put off buying school shoes until near the end of the school holidays as my children always seem to have growth spirts during the summer. However, I was not looking forward to heading into Newcastle city centre with three children to queue for hours to buy school shoes. 

So when Jake Shoes got in touch and asked if I would like to review some back-to-school shoes from their online shop I thought this would save us a lot of hassle. Jake Shoes are an independent shoe store based in Stockport & Manchester, as well as the physical stores they also have an online store that stocks shoes for men, women and children with a good selection of back-to-school shoes.


Lelli Kelly black patent leather school shoes

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Friday, 24 August 2018

Back To School Shopping At Silverlink Shopping Park

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This September I have three lots of uniforms to buy as my youngest  has just turned four and will be starting school along with his two older sisters. I am normally so organised for back-school but this year I am not at all and had not even started buying anything, other than placing an order for school jumpers. I still had skirts, trousers, shirts, PE kits, stationery and everything else to buy for all three children.

 I really did not fancy a shopping trip into the city centre with three children in tow so I decided to head to Silverlink Shopping Park in North Tyneside instead. 


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Saturday, 18 August 2018

The Moscow State Circus Is In Newcastle

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The iconic and much-loved Moscow State Circus is back on Newcastle's Town Moor this week with new show Gostinitsa and it is sure to delight fans both old and young. We were very kindly invited along to see the show yesterday afternoon and once again we were blown away with the stunts and performance and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. 

We visited with family aged between 60 (my dad) and my son who is 3 years old and every member of our group had a brilliant time, we were on the edge of our seats during the stunts to roaring with laughter at some of the slapstick humour. It really is a show that the whole family will enjoy. 

Located on Newcastle's Town Moor just outside of the city centre you can not miss the big red top circus tent, with plenty of free onsite parking and regular buses from the city centre stopping just outside it is easy to get too. The show is running from the 15th to Tuesday the 21st August 2018 with performances twice a day. 


Moscow State Circus cast
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Friday, 17 August 2018

Adventure Valley Durham

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 Adventure Valley is located in Brasside, Durham close to Frankland prison and is well signposted, we managed to find it easily. This was our first time visiting and I did not know what to expect but we had such an amazing time that I am sure it won't be our last visit.

Adventure Valley is an indoor and outdoor play centre that is ideal for children aged three plus, although I am sure slightly younger children would also enjoy it too. There was so much to see and do and you could easily spend the whole day there exploring and having fun as it is huge. 

Adventure Valley Durham
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Monday, 13 August 2018

A Family Staycation With Jurys Inn

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Last week we had a family staycation, here in Newcastle at the Jurys Inn hotel in the city centre. Staying in a hotel in the city we live in is something that I had never thought about doing before. However, since staying in a hotel in my home city I can see why people do it as it is a great way to explore places you may not often visit and it is fun to be a tourist in your own city. 

The Jurys Inn hotel is a great base to explore Newcastle, it is just a few minutes walk from the train station and very close to the arena, the nightlife and the city centre shops. There were a few groups of friends staying at the hotel but there was also other families and couples staying too and we had a very peaceful stay, despite staying on a Saturday night in August. 


Jurys Inn Newcastle double bedroom
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Friday, 10 August 2018

Revolution De Cuba Newcastle Review

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Revolution De Cuba has recently opened its doors here in Newcastle, bringing the carnival back to the Bigg market area, which is having a bit of a makeover these days. Based in the old pig and whistle bar the venue has had an impressive makeover and is a welcome addition to the area. Revolution De Cuba  is set over three floors and I can see it becoming very popular with the locals over the coming months. 


cuban paella


I visited Revolution De Cuba last week with my teenage daughter to see what all the fuss was about. We enjoyed a leisurely lunch whilst listening to some live Latin music in the cheery tropical inspired dining area, which almost made you think you were somewhere exotic and not in grey and rainy Newcastle. 
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Thursday, 9 August 2018

Taking Part In The Free Pets At Home My Pet Pals Workshop

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My 5-year-old daughter is animal crazy, she adores any kind of animal and has been asking us non-stop for the past three years for a pet mouse or hamster. As she was so young we did not want to get her a small furry pet just yet, we wanted to wait until she was old enough to care for the pet and to understand to be gentle with animals and to handle and treat them correctly. 

So when I heard about the FREE My Pet Pals summer workshops being held at Pets at Home stores across the country this summer I thought this was the perfect opportunity for her to learn about looking after a small furry animal. 



a My Pet Pals Workshop at Pets at home store


The My Pet Pals summer challenge is an hour-long workshop held in Pets at Home stores across the country, you simply visit  www.petsathome.com to book onto a workshop which is completely free of charge. 

When you attend the workshop you will also be given an activity booklet which has ten challenges for children to complete during the summer. My daughter has had great fun completing her booklet this past week as it encourages her to get active and also teaches her about caring for small pets. 

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Wednesday, 8 August 2018

Date Night At Aphrodite Greek Restaurant Cramlington

Edit * Aphrodite Greek is no longer open and is now an Indian restaurant with new owners*


Aphrodite Greek restaurant is located at the Brockwell Centre in Cramlington which is where I grew up.  We had a rare child-free evening and decided to visit for a meal without the kids. 


chicken main meal
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Monday, 6 August 2018

Paw Patrol Live Review

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On Thursday Paw Patrol Live was in Newcastle and we were lucky enough to go along and see the show called The Great Pirate Adventure at the Metro Radio Arena. Following the success of last years Paw Patrol show - Race To The Rescue, this was a very much anticipated show.

 My little girl (age 5) adores Paw Patrol, she has been a big fan for the last three years and has probably seen every episode so she was super excited when she found out we were heading to see them live on stage.  


Paw Patrol Live on stage


The Great Pirate Rescue is based on Mayor Goodway getting Adventure Bay ready for a big pirate day celebration, however, clumsy Cap'n Turbot falls into a dark cave and needs to be rescued. 

It is Paw Patrol to the rescue as Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rubble, Rocky and Zuma race to rescue him with Ryder's help to save the day. During the rescue, they discover a secret treasure map which leads them on an adventure to discover the hidden treasure. 
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Thursday, 2 August 2018

The Wizard Of Oz At Whitley Bay Playhouse

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As a family we do love a good pantomime, oh yes we do! (sorry I couldn't resist) so when we heard that The Wizard of Oz was heading to the Whitley Bay Playhouse this August we were looking forward to going to see the show. Reece Sibbald productions present the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz it is a show the whole family will enjoy. 

Starring Dani Harmer (from Tracey Beaker and Strictly Come Dancing fame) as the wicked witch, Cal Halbert (from Britain's Got Talent) as the Wizard, Steve Arnott as the Lion, Pippa Smith as Dorothy, Alex Smith as the Tin Man, Lily Grundy as Glinda the good witch and producer and writer of the show Reece Sibbald as the hilarious Scarecrow. It was a cast that worked well together and really brought the show to life. 


wizard of oz cast
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Wednesday, 1 August 2018

Crate Creatures Surprise Toy Review

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Crate Creatures Surprise are new interactive monster toys that come in a crate locked with a plastic chain and padlock that you have to open with the crowbar fixed to the side of the crate. 

Inside the crate, we met Snort Hog, a four-armed hog creature who makes disgusting sounds and with green boogers up his nose. There are four different Crate Creature Surprises but they are all a similar size and have similar features.



Crate Creatures Surprise box

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Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Places To Visit In Majorca With Children

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In May we went on holiday to the beautiful island of Majorca. We had a wonderful week in the sun and I know that we will return again one day as it is the perfect destination for a holiday with children. It has a short flight time of just two and a half hours from the UK with daily flights and lots of hotels and resorts to choose from.


So what are the must-see sights in Majorca? 


santa ponsa beach Majorca 2018
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Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Robots Then & Now Exhibition At Life Science Centre Newcastle

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The Life Science Centre in Newcastle always has interesting exhibits on, a couple of years ago we visited the Animal Inside Out exhibition and this summer it is the turn of the robots. Robots - then and now tells the 500-year work in progress story of the building of automated machines. You will discover 16th-century mechanical automations to the latest humanoids and everything in between. 



robots then and now


 We were invited to visit the Life Science Centre to see what the robots were like. 
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Friday, 29 June 2018

Is The Nissan Leaf Electric Car A Good Family Car?

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In recent years electric cars have become really popular with charge points popping up in local towns and cities all around the country.

 I will be completely honest and say that I didn't know a lot about electric cars and I honestly thought they weren't for families like my own, who like to go on day trips and use a car fairly often. So when we were set a challenge of taking an electric car on a family day out by Lookers I was curious to see what it would be like and how it performed as a family car. 

On Saturday we were invited along to our local Lookers Nissan dealership in Newcastle to collect the car we would be test driving, the Nissan Leaf. The staff were friendly and helpful as they demonstrated how the car worked and explained all the extra tech and features that the car has, it has a lot! 



White Nissan Leaf car at the coast
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Sunday, 24 June 2018

Cirque Berserk Review

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The circus has come to town and not just any old circus but the must-see Cirque Berserk, Zippos Circus have created a real circus just for theatre. Billed as Britain's biggest theatre circus spectacular it has received rave reviews from the press. We were invited along to join in the fun at Newcastle's Tyne Theatre and Opera House.

Showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills, Cirque Berserk! celebrates the 250th anniversary of the invention of circus by bringing this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular created especially for the theatre. Combing contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers and daredevil stuntmen. featuring the world's most hair-raising circus act - the legendary motorcycle 'Globe of Death'. 



Cirque Berserk review
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Thursday, 21 June 2018

All Inclusive Food At The Pirates Village Hotel Santa Ponsa Majorca



On our recent family holiday we stayed at the Pirates Village Hotel located in Santa Ponsa, Majorca. Travelling with our three children we decided to go all inclusive as it only worked out about £500 more than self-catering and we thought it would be best with the children. 

Before we went I tried looking online to see what the food was like, but there was not much information available and I was a bit worried as my daughter is a very fussy eater. So I thought I would write this post in case anyone is else is visiting and is wondering what the food and drink are like on the all-inclusive package.

six meals from holiday at Pirates Village hotel Santa Ponsa Majorca

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