Free Printable Reward Charts and other Resources for Kids

Versailles is a beautiful place to travel to with the kids. We have some excellent advice to make Versailles fun for everyone, not just the adults!

10 tips to make your family trip to Versailles fit for a king

We recently came back from a wonderful two weeks in France. During that time we stopped in Versailles to show the children the Palace of Versailles with its glorious gardens …

Improving your family photography with My Photo School

I’ve always loved photography, would have loved to have made a career out of it if things had been different. At various points, I have taken some pretty good photos …

Do your kids get pocket money - that's great, because there are a few reasons why having it is good for your kids.

Why having pocket money is good for your kids

Today’s hangout with Beckie Whitehouse is all about pocket money! Do we give it to our kids; what for; how much and whether or not it is a good …

Are you looking for some free Halloween printables? Look no further we have four great ones here, including outlines for kids to colour in and you can print as cards, invites or even change in to bunting if you stick them onto some funky triangles!

Four free simple printable halloween invites or designs for cards

I know we are only just in September, but there are people out there that are organised… *honest* Typically, I am not one of them unfortunately, but this year, I …

Jacdo craft kits are lovely in that they come in their own little suitcase for your children. A really great little gift idea.

Feeding the birds with Jacdo gift craft gift set

We have written already on the blog about the piggy bank craft kits from Jacdo, and we were lucky enough to also be sent one of their other kids recently …

You don't get much more gorgeous that this Pinata cake for a birthday party that will go wonderfully well with the kids, if this is its centrepiece. We show you all how to make it!

Simple Pinata cake for birthday parties

If your child likes a good ‘ole pinata, they are going to LOVE this Pinata Cake!! The suggestion is to fill with smarties but I’m sure you can fill with …

So - what do you do if your kids are going to get a new sibling, and a new baby is going to enter the calm (cough) or your home? Here are some ideas to help introduce the idea of a new sibling to your little ones.

Preparing a child for a new sibling

Welcome to another parenting tales from the sofa hangout with myself and Beckie Whitehouse where today we are discussing how to prepare your child the the arrival of a …

It is back to school time, and there are many first days happening - so if this is happening to your kids, why not caption your photos with our great Free printables about it!

Free Back to School captions to create those special photos

I don’t know about you, but already my Facebook feed is being filled with pictures of kids looking fantastic for their first days back to school; all polished and …

Back to school - never a good time for us mums, but why does it come with such mixed emotions for both parents and children. Back to school sucks!

30 reasons I love back to school…and 10 reasons I hate it!

I am writing this next to a precariously piled mountain of washing while listening to a soundtrack of my kids arguing over the noise of Nickelodeon. It doesn’t help that …

Whatever your child's birthday number is - this is a great way to get that special cake for their birthday, but so easy even I can make it!

Easy number cake for parents and big kids everywhere

Whether you are celebrating a first or fiftieth birthday, this number cake will be perfect for all your needs. Such an easy design, and perfect for all those big and …