Let’s be completely honest, the summer holidays are a real financial expense and source of anxiety for many parents. Even the most organised of parents will factor in days where children will spend a lot of time in front of the television or on the iPad. Now, some screen time is absolutely fine. In factContinue reading “Keeping Active this Summer! With Everyone Active”
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Disney Gift Guide
A few weeks ago we were fortunate to have been invited by Disney to see their gift offerings for Christmas 2021. There was so much to look at from toys for children, joyful crockery for your kitchen to wonderfully jolly clothing for your festive days out! We always have a Disney themed tree in ourContinue reading “Disney Gift Guide”
Colchester Zoo, Essex – Review
PR Visit A couple weeks ago we were invited to go and check out Colchester Zoo. We had heard an awful lot about how good it is and about the amazing animals that they house! Here at the GarciaFamilyUK, we love going to the Zoo and Mummy and Daddy probably have more fun and excitementContinue reading “Colchester Zoo, Essex – Review”
Vax Platinum SmartWash Review
Last week we received the new Platinum SmartWash Carpet Cleaner by Vax and I have been so eager to try it out! We have ivory carpets on our stairs and in all of our bedrooms and after 5 years, it’s fair to say that they needed freshening up. Now that’s not to say we haven’tContinue reading “Vax Platinum SmartWash Review”
Blenheim Palace
Yesterday we visited Blenheim Palace, based in Woodstock Oxfordshire. Although the weather was absolutely against us, we had a brilliant visit and we were so glad to have ventured out in the miserable rain and wind. Blenheim Palace is a beautiful estate built back in the early 17th century and is now a UNESCO World HeritageContinue reading “Blenheim Palace”
The Church Farm Ardeley, Hertfordshire
On the weekend we headed to Church Farm in Ardeley, Hertfordshire for their new Teddy Bear Surprise trail. A brief overview of The Church Farm is that they are a not-for-profit farm, food, care and education enterprise. They offer a fully functional farm with several different farm animals, such as pigs, cows, geese, goats, sheep,Continue reading “The Church Farm Ardeley, Hertfordshire”
Valentines Day Baking Ideas
We previously wrote a blog post about Ideas for a Lockdown Valentines Day (click here) I thought it would be a good idea to give you some Valentines inspiration for baking for the kids and by yourselves.! I posted a few ideas and recipes on my Instagram recently, but thought it adding them all hereContinue reading “Valentines Day Baking Ideas”
Yoto Player Review
A few weeks ago we received the Yoto Player, a children’s audio book speaker. It is described as being a smart player because it has additional features when compared to other audio speakers on the market. The Yoto plays stories, music, educational activities and has a clock too. It also has a sleep trainer andContinue reading “Yoto Player Review”
Dressing for the snow
“Theres no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”. Its something my granny used to say to us when we were younger and staying with her in Ireland. In true Londonder style, we would complain about Ireland being too cold, too wet and frankly, too uncertain. I always thought my granny made this sayingContinue reading “Dressing for the snow”
Treasure Trail Maps – Review
We are really missing our days out. They are a huge coping mechanism for me personally to balance out my work and frankly, the monotony of lockdown has really started to take its toll. Of course we’ve been going on daily walks and bike rides, but even those have become a tad boring now too!Continue reading “Treasure Trail Maps – Review”
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