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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.

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? 

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. 

 We were invited to visit the Life Science Centre to see what the robots were like.