It is becoming more and more common for people to install security systems for their home, business and other places of interest, to protect themselves, collect evidence and allows them to report any suspicious activity. We have been wanting to get a security system for our home for peace of mind and as a deterrent for any potential criminals.
Nerf N-Strike Elite AccuStrike RaptorStrike Review
Nerf fan alert! Have you seen this brand new N-Strike Elite AccuStrike RaptorStrike? Nerf have done it again by making another awesome blaster for their fans! This blaster is part of the AccuStrike Series, which features darts designed for greater accuracy. This blaster is perfect for indoor and outdoor Nerf battles with your family and friends. This has to be one of the best of all their non-motorised blasters!
Glider Refresh Glider XL Deluxe Review
Glider Refresh Glider XL deluxe from Yvolution are designed with a unique “lean-to-steer” steering mechanism which helps the user to learn how to steer correctly. This self-propelling mini scooter is perfect for first time riders that allows younger children to comfortably enjoy scooting at their developmental stage. It is suitable for aged three to eight and for up to 50kg.
Heelys From Skates Co Uk Review
Most parents of primary school children will have come across Heelys and in fact, at my children’s school, it seems like every child has a pair! They are the trainer style shoe with the skateboard-like wheel in the heel. They are an ingenious, cool looking skate-shoe that enables children to transform an ordinary walk into a much more lively and interesting journey altogether.
A visit to Sutton Park
After much stormy weather, last Saturday, we finally had a beautiful morning that we decided to go for a walk in the park. We live within easy reach of Sutton Coldfield but have never been to Sutton Park before. Sutton Park is a large urban park. Most of the park is a National Nature Reserve and large parts are also a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Explorer Glamping at Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures Resort’s Explorer Glamping is opening to the public on the 27th May 2016 and includes 35 permanent tents! There are 31 round ‘Glamping’ tents comprising of one double bed and two singles which are able to sleep four. There are also four premium ‘Amboseli Tents’ with a double bed, and separate second sleeping area with three single beds and additional living space.
Easter Eggstravaganza at National Forest Adventure Farm
The sun is out, and just in time for the Easter weekend! With the lovely weather, we decided to visit the National Forest Adventure Farm. As we arrived, the car park was really full. Luckily, we managed to park without having to walk too far. There were so many activities like Easter treasure hunt, Easter Eggspress, lamb feeding and many more! They also have plenty of indoor soft play areas that are suitable for various ages.
Kite Making with Project Dad
Last week, while I was at Britmums live, Project Dad from Parragon Books came just in time for Mr C to try out with both children. This book will give dad some ideas of what to do together with their children.
Conquered Conkers
Conkers is a great family-friendly centre, in the National Forest with indoor and outdoor play areas, discovery zones and an amphitheatre. This coming 13th July 2015, they will open the High and Low ropes course which we are looking forward to go on. The High Ropes course has 15 aerial sections to complete while the Low Ropes course are for junior visitors to take on 10 different elements of adventure.
Although it rained non-stop, it didn’t stop us from enjoying ourselves with the Bush Craft Survival session, Barefoot Challenge and other outdoor activities. After meeting up with others, we were divided into groups and were given a map to locate our own survival equipment.
SpudFest at National Adventure Farm
A little while ago, I took my children to visit National Adventure Farm to make a scarecrow. We are no strangers to the farm as we are only 30 minutes away, driving up the A38, and is located in Burton upon Trent, within an hour drive from Stafford, Stoke, Nottingham, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Leicester etc. There is plenty of free parking plus disabled parking right at their entrance.
A big congrats to them for breaking the Guinness World record for the largest display of scarecrows! This month is SpudFest. They have planted half an acre with over 11,000 potato plants which should produce up to 10 tons of spuds. Each weekend this September when you visit with your child, they will be given a bag to fill up with as many potatoes as the bag can take! It was awesome!
Mr K was having a lot of fun digging while Ms C was happy to pick up those potatoes on the soil that were already pre-dug. This was such a great life experience for children to learn about agriculture and how the potatoes grow.
Drumond Park Pumpaloons Review
Drumond Park Pumpaloons is a pumping race game which is great for indoors or outdoors. It is suitable for 2 players aged four onwards.
Children dash to their pumps and start puffing up the two lovable, colourful, clown-like wobblies – Stripeyloon and Spottyloon – until they are towering firmly upright. There are many ways to do it! You can stomp on the pump with your foot, kneel down and push it furiously with your hands, or even sit on the pump and bounce up and down, as fast as you can go! The winner is the first one to pump up the character! It may look big but it only takes 2 – 3 minutes to blow it up.
Interplay Butterfly World Review
Explore the wonderful world of butterflies with this Interplay’s My Living World Range, Butterfly World. This is a hands-on nature study kit that contains all the equipment required to observe and study the fascinating life cycle of butterflies.
How to make a perfect SMore
How to make a Perfect Smore! We just had the most perfect weekend! Sunshine and a lot of outdoor activities! With the promise of nice weather, we quickly hurried down to our local supermarket to stock up on BBQ food, flour to make pitta pockets and the most important thing – buying a BBQ pit!
Certainly Wood Flamers & S’Mores Review
Two weeks ago, we received the Certainly Wood S’Mores kit which included a fire starter kit with kiln dried logs; kiln dried kindling; Flamers Natural Firelighters; CW matches plus a package of digestives; marshmallows; chocolate; wooden sticks; a s’mores recipe and a graphic showing you how to make this delicious BBQ treat in a fire pit or chimenea.
An Aussie Adventure
Hi all, I’m blogging to you all the way from Australia thanks to International Blog Swap Day hosted by Digital Parents and Tots100, oh and of course Eileen from ET Speaks from Home.
As a Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Mum I blog on just about everything health, fitness and parent related – The Kids Menu. This weekend the kids and I had planned a trip to the local Botanical Gardens and I thought it was not only a great opportunity to get the children outdoors but also a perfect way showcase some beautiful Australian bush to you.