Summer

Are you sticking your head in the sand about what you need to do before the summer, or what you can do with the kids OVER the summer? Don't be an Ostrich - just set yourself a simple challenge to do something new every day with them, and life and the summer holiday activities just got simpler!
Free Activities For Kids

Don’t be an Ostrich – do something new every day with the kids this summer

I am an Ostrich. I don’t mean that I can run as fast as Usain Bolt, can’t fly, and that I make a mean Omelette with my eggs. No. An ostrich mum ignores their to do lists What I mean is that I am ignoring my to do list. I am getting through it, but […]

by Helen • July 20, 2016
Are you visiting Saint Tropewz, then try out some of these things to do in and around there - from Port Grimaud to the town itself, there are plenty of options. And all of these work with the kids too - we took ours!
Family holiday locations & tips

Ten awesome things to do with kids near Saint Tropez

We had a wonderful time in the summer sunning ourselves on the French Riviera near St Tropez, or is it Saint Tropez – does anyone actually know? We drove all the way there, and you’ve already seen how we broke up the journey to Saint Tropez on the way back using a great little stop […]

by Helen • September 21, 2015
Counting down to something fun to do with the kids this summer? Here' is a great chart to pin on the fridge to help them do it!
Great giveaways for kids & parents

Win big this summer with KiddyCharts Summer Countdown Spectacular!

We love giving you free stuff on KiddyCharts; it really is what we are all about, from our charts to our lovely printables – they don’t cost you a penny. KiddyCharts was set up to help as many parents as possible, and giving away great ideas, and activities, as well as toys, means we can […]

by Helen • June 1, 2015
What are the five most important things in life to keep your kids safe in the sun? These our ours!
Family holiday locations & tips

5 Things You Need to Keep Your Kids Safe in the Sun

Whitsun weekend may not bring exactly the weather you’re hoping for (unless you like cool and cloudy), but here is hoping that a summer of long sunny days is approaching and with it the need to protect our children’s delicate and precious skin. It is possible to enjoy summer and create gorgeous memories without putting them […]

by Helen • May 26, 2015