Category: Activities
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Soft Play in Aylesbury
What is it about those brightly coloured, wipeable, soft surfaces that kids just go mad for? I have really vivid memories of Folkstone’s Fun Station from when I was a kid. The slide was HUGE. Or I was really small. Maybe both. But I loved them, too. When I heard about a new soft play…
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The Tiger Who Came To Tea show Review
Spoiler alert, it’s not a real tiger. If you’re taking a four year old to see this production, expect to hear that, a lot. I’ve been to see The Tiger Who Came to Tea show twice now. Once with Ida, and once with both girls, and Matt. I thought it was about time I wrote…
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Review: Lynx Gym Toddler Class
Lynx Gym in Aylesbury seems to be a hidden gem. I tell so many people and they have no idea it exists. I thought I’d write a quick review of Lynx Gym Toddler Class (Playwithme) so you know what you’re going into, and what to expect. This is something I always need to do as…
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Is the Lion King theatre show good for kids?
For mine and Matts six year wedding anniversary, he got us tickets to The Lion King in London. Now, the girls are obsessed with Disney and princesses. So we never told them we were going to see The Lion King. Especially at the theatre! But I did feel a little guilty they weren’t coming. The…
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Cheap date ideas for parents
When you become parents, dates suddenly get more expensive, or seemingly impossible. Before we had kids, me and Matt would go out for dinner, down the pub, into town for lunch. We lived a life of little dates. Now it’s rare that we get to finish a conversation. Dates are important though. It’s so easy…
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Review: Enchanted Tea Rooms, Leamington Spa
Review: Enchanted Tea Rooms, Leamington Spa
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Free things to do in Chinnor with kids – Activities for 5 days!
Some days when I have the girls I’ll splash out and take a trip to Mini Farmers Club or Rush. Other days I’ll challenge myself to keep it cheap. When you’re working to a budget it forces you to be more creative, arguably more present, too. When I do pay for a big-ticket activity, there’s…
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Off road walks for kids in Oxfordshire
Break free from the parent sweats caused by kids near roads and scoot freely off-road! I’ve got some lovely little spots for splashing, scooting, biking, running, and walking in South Oxfordshire.
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