on March 12th, 2012%

I’m really excited today to be able to offer you the chance to win family tickets to The Spellbound Forest, a magical fairytale event which is taking place in Delamere Forest, Cheshire in May 2012.
Brought to you by the team behind The Just So Festival, The Spellbound Forest will bring English fairy tales to life using theatrical performance, music, visual art and dance, right in the heart of the forest. The event invites you and your children to follow the woodland pathways and become part of the stories yourselves. Read more »
on March 7th, 2012%
Ever wondered how much you’d earn if we actually got paid for all the washing, ironing and meal cooking we do? Well, I for one now know. Your Cover insurance asked me to test out their new Chores Worth app, and I can tell you I’m worth a fortune!
The app lets you see exactly who in your family is really doing all the chores and calculates how much all that work is worth. It could be quite an eye-opener. The app ranks everyone’s efforts and presents you with a winners podium – which could be a fun way to motivate some healthy competition if you’re trying to encourage your kids to do some chores around the house.
The app is Read more »
on February 3rd, 2012%
I’m joining up with the Weetabix Fuel for Big Days campaign again this week to share some more top tips for kids. This time we want to know how you’re going to keep the kids entertained this half term holiday. Are you going to be out and about or keeping busy at home?
Did you spot me . . . → Read More: Half-term planning with Weetabix
on January 24th, 2012%

I have a fun competition for you today that not only encourages your kids to be creative but also might win you a £100 or $150 Amazon voucher.
Appliances Online Kids Drawing competition
What would your kids most like to eat? Jelly and chips? Spaghetti and sugar sprinkles? Appliances Online are offering one blogger the chance to win a great Amazon voucher in their Yummy Food competition. Ask your children to draw their favourite food, blog it with the special Appliances Online competition link and it might be you who wins!
on January 19th, 2012%
With these dark winter mornings my girls sometimes need a little extra encouragement to jump out of bed in the morning.
All this week I’m taking part in the Weetabix Fuel for Big Days campaign and asking for your tips on how you help your children have a great start to their day.
Keep an eye on the . . . → Read More: Jump start your morning routine
on January 18th, 2012%
I’m working with BritMums and British Gas on a campaign to help educate about energy conservation. Here are my five top tips for green kids, to help families save energy – starting when kids are young to encourage lifelong habits.
Five tips for green kids Read more »

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