Surviving Mother’s Day without your mum

Surviving Mother’s Day when you no longer have your mum can be one of life’s toughest experiences. What was once a beautiful day for togetherness and celebration often becomes the very opposite: no public display of love, cards and flowers…. Continue Reading >

Valentine’s Gifts that Keep on Giving

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Is it a celebration that you look forward to each year? Well, I used to before kids. Now after three kids, it is a lot harder to be spontaneously romantic, or at the very least… Continue Reading >

A DIY Celebration for Dad

As Father’s Day rolls around, we’re being bombarded with targeted shopping messages from the big retailers once again – whether you’re stuck in lockdown or living a relatively normal life – the ads are everywhere. But who really needs another… Continue Reading >

A New Take on the Season of Gifting

With Christmas well on its way, it is easy to see our children fall into the trap of asking for what they want rather than embracing the spirit of giving. Classroom time is spent writing wish lists to send to… Continue Reading >

How can Bubbles enhance the magic of your special occasion?

Are you wondering how bubbles can enhance the magic of your special occasion? They are an affordable way of making events memorable and can be used in various ways.

Activity Ideas to Engage Children in Learning about Polar Bears

One of our favourite environmental celebration days to engage children in is International Polar Bear Day, held annually on 27th February. This coincides with the time when polar bear mums and cubs are snug in their dens. The focus is… Continue Reading >

Do We Really Need Valentine’s Day?

Do we really need a special day to profess our love with some grand gesture complete with jewelry, flowers, chocolates or even some specialty, purpose designed, hardly practical but unusually interesting underwear? Valentine’s day has its origins in the Roman… Continue Reading >

Family Tips for St Patrick’s Day Celebration

St Patrick’s Day may be known more for its beer than its family friendly activities but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a day of fun with the kids. From silly costumes to baking treats try these St Patrick’s Day… Continue Reading >

Badass Mums

For centuries women have had to tackle the myths surrounding motherhood. From the Madonna figure sacrificing everything for the child to the dutiful housewife juggling chores, mothers have always been expected to put themselves last. But in 2019 it’s about… Continue Reading >

Salute to Working Mums

  Leisa Papa How did you achieve what you have now as a working mum I remember the day I went on Maternity leave. I was working as a Business Advisor for a large Pharmaceutical company and I was really… Continue Reading >