Book Review (Childrens): The Inventing Tubes
I was lucky enough to receive a copy of The Inventing Tubes, A Pasta Kidz & Petz Adventure from Bryony Supper to read and review with my daughter, Bean (7). The Inventing...
Best Money Saving Apps for 2020
You can do almost anything from your smartphone now, so let’s look at how we can use it to cut our expenses, save and even invest with the best money saving apps...
Best Board Games for Families and Kids
One of the best ways to involve the whole family, have fun and learn life skills is by playing board games, but how do you know which ones are the best board...
Educational Stocking Fillers for Kids
Are you looking for Christmas presents and stocking filler ideas that are affordable, educational, fun, evergreen and no-screen? You’re in the right place! I’ve put together a list of the best stocking...
Hallowe’en Pumpkin Carving Essentials
Pumpkin carving is a Halloween pastime enjoyed by children and adults alike. It’s also a great way to explore your imagination as well as doing something just a bit different with your...
Dead Easy Halloween Craft Activities
A big part of maintaining an excellent relationship with our kids is spending time together doing something with them. As a separated dad, my ‘family’ time is limited so spending it wisely...
My school discriminates against separated dads
Recently I had a bit of a run in with my daughter’s school over safeguarding. Unfortunately, they overlooked the safeguarding issue and twisted it into a separation issue. One that quickly escalated...
Make A Monster Kids Craft Activity
I was invited by Katie over at Personal Creations to try out and share this awesome Make A Monster activity – and it’s brilliant! I showed my daughter the images online, and...
Why we SHOULDN’T rewrite fairy tales
Recently I’ve seen more and more statements that fairytales are outdated remnants of archaic patriarchy suggesting princesses need to be rescued by princes. Even one of the banks is using this line...
How to make Hallowe’en Mummy Lanterns and Luminaires
Hallowe’en is fast approaching, nights are drawing in and half term is right around the corner. So, why not plan some cool half-term craft activities and make these DIY Halloween Mummy Luminaires?...
