This weekend the five of us braved Storm Ciara to visit The Art of The Brick Exhibition by Nathan Sawaya, which is currently on display in the Great Northern Warehouse in Manchester. Keep reading to find out what I thought of it.
Dear Zoo is coming to The Lowry Theatre at the end of half term; 25, 26 and 27 October 2019. Aimed at children aged two to six, it looks like a fantastic show.
You can imagine how excited Tall Boy will be when I tell him that we are going to see one of his favourite books live on stage.
Sea Life Manchester Aquarium is a great family day out. I was invited to visit the underwater kingdom with Tall Boy and the twins. Keep reading to find out what we made of it.
Last weekend I was invited to Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester (LDCM) with Tall Boy. Aimed at children aged between 3 and 10 years, I was keen to find out how the attraction would appeal to its youngest audience. Keep reading to find out what we thought of it.
When Tall Boy and I were invited to check out two of Salford's tourist attractions I realised that I have never spent any leisure time in the City. Yes, it neighbours Manchester, but it hadn't really crossed my mind to head out that way. And let's clarify this from the get-go, I am generally happy to go anywhere in Greater Manchester, it's so easily accessible from the M60. So, we spent one Tuesday exploring the Salford Museum and Art Gallery and Ordsall Hall. Like most museums and attractions, both venues had put on a series of summer events to keep the little ones occupied. They have also just launched a "Let's Explore" trail for children to discover fascinating facts as they hunt...
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This week’s sunshine has seen us all heading outdoors to enjoy a myriad of garden activities. Tall Boy has been digging in the soil, watering the garden (and himself), playing with his water table, blowing bubbles, kicking his football, and generally loving the fresh air.
Now he’s almost two (I can’t quite believe I’m saying that already) he’s able to get so much out of trips and adventures that I find myself constantly seeking out new inspiration.
I am feeling really excited about Christmas this year. The tree is up and the house is already filled with mulled wine, mince pies and chocolates. Tall Boy has been wearing his Christmas jumper this week and I think he has an idea that something exciting is happening, even though he doesn’t understand it yet.
This weekend all eyes will be on SW19 for the Wimbledon tennis finals. Whilst British hopes of glory have ended, it’s still a perfect excuse to sip Pimm’s and munch on strawberries. If you want to watch the action it seems to me like heading out to a big screen offers the best combination of following the match and keeping the whole family entertained.
Parenting is easier outdoors. I think it has something to do with the kids having space to let off steam without risk of damaging the furniture. Or maybe it’s just that everything seems better in the sunshine.
I have taken part in the Great Manchester Run every year since 2008 with only two exceptions. In 2010 I was training for a marathon just a few weeks later, and last year I was heavily pregnant with Tall Boy. On both those occasions I have been out to support the runners and cheer them across the finish line. It’s the largest 10K in Europe and the atmosphere in Manchester on race day is electric. The city buzzes with the excitement of a beehive, you can actually feel it.