Eco-friendly baking is super fun for kids and it’s exciting too, like drawing or painting. Mixing all the different ingredients together and then decorating what you’ve made is a great way of keeping the momentum going during lockdown. Trust me, I know! Now most children love to cook with their family, and Cyrus is a big fan of the kitchen thanks to his pesar khaleh Esi (a sous chef by…
GUEST POST: Winter really is a great time to cycle. It’s crisp, cool and quiet. We caught up with Catherine Ellis of Hill & Ellis to check out five things families need to know to cycle happily and safely. There might be frost on the ground and your breath is condensing in front of you, but as soon as you start cycling you will get hot. So, don’t overdress from…
A new year equals a new start, new opportunities and … New Year’s resolutions that are sometimes too ambitious and too difficult to achieve, particularly this year. But they don’t have to be! We put our heads together with Muddle Puddles, to come up with a list of 10 achievable New Year’s resolutions for families that help us feel close, even when our loved ones are 4,000 miles away. What…
Staying Active and Positive During Lockdown While working remotely was a bit of a novelty at first, cabin fever quickly set in. I lost my mojo for a bit, due to a lack of office banter and my gym routine. Exercise has always been the key for me to keep up good mental health, keeping me motivated and energised. While I know I can work out in front of the…
Wondering what Christmas gift to get your busy working mums this year? Look no further! We have compiled our Top 5 festive gifts for mums tackling everything from tantrums to teenage antics and work. 1. Base Formula Essential Oils – Gifted by Base Formula If you’re looking for something more than just a scented candle this year, Base Formula has a beautiful range of relaxing essential oils to choose from.…
This year more time at home has led to H and I reminiscing about the childhood games we used to play. Here we’ve put together our Top 5 children’s games to buy for Christmas, including some of our old firm favourites. 1. Snakes and Ladders Snakes and ladders is Cyrus’s favourite game right now. Its origins date back to India and it is played between two or more players on…
Cycling is booming, it’s estimated that 1.3 million Brits bought a bicycle during lockdown and cycling has increased by 200% this year, which offers up a range of ideas for the perfect Christmas present, and something your loved one will actually want. With so many brilliant products launched at trade shows and cycling events over the last two years, including those for families and children. Here, Catherine Ellis of Hill & Ellis…