Happy Father’s Day!
To all the fathers and grandfathers near and far, I’d like to wish you a very happy Father’s Day! I hope you have been spoiled by children and grandchildren and you’ve been let off doing that dreaded...
View ArticleHappy Independence Day 2013!
Today, 4th July, is the American Independence Day, celebrating the day America separated from the British Colonies. I know a lot of families will be attending picnics and barbeques full of lovely...
View ArticleBeat the boredom with a summer holidays planner!
If you’re helping out your children this summer by looking after your grandchildren, we know how quickly they can go from excitable little angels to crying out “grandma/grandad we’re bored!” Well, fear...
View ArticleNational Parks Week – Top 15 Family Activities Part 2
Continuing on from yesterday’s first part of the National Parks fun family activities for a budget, I have five more excellent locations with free or affordable activities for you and your...
View ArticleNational Parks Week – Fun Family Activities Part 3
By now, your summer holiday planner should be nearly full for the next few weeks and you and your grandchildren will have some marvellous adventures planned. With this final part to the list of 15 Fun...
View ArticleThe Last Bank Holiday of the Year – Fun Family Activities
As it is the last bank holiday of the year and your grandchildren will soon be returning to school (or if you are in Scotland you have already had your summer bank holiday and the children are back at...
View ArticleBank Holiday Monday – Make the most of it!
I hope you have been enjoying the bank holiday weekend and making the most of any days out you have planned. If the weather has taken a turn for the worse, there are always these fun activities for you...
View ArticleNational Grandparent’s Day – Do something special for your grandparents
Today is National Grandparent’s Day, a holiday for celebrating grandmothers and grandfathers and how much they mean to their grandchildren. Grandparent’s Day is a holiday which started in America in...
View ArticleBonfire Night 2013 – Stay safe, stay warm, have fun!
“Remember, remember! The fifth of November…” It’s that time of year again, a time for toffee apples and our skies being lit up with whooshing, whizzing, sparkly fireworks. Yes, it’s Bonfire Night....
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving 2013!
Today across America, and other parts of the world, people will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This year, Thanksgiving is extra special as it is also the first full day of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah and...
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