Chinese New Year Celebrations In Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Importance of Teaching Cultural Diversity Understanding global celebrations and sharing knowledge about diverse cultures to young ones is an essential aspect of fostering cultural appreciation. As a new mum over 40, I consider it my mission to instill in Little Cyrus, a broad understanding of the world. Cultivating Empathy Cultural diversity not only broadens his perspective, but also cultivates empathy and respect for different traditions. By introducing him to the Chinese New Year celebrations on our doorstep, I hope…

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Explore Legoland Windsor: A Family Adventure with LEGO Magic

The Ultimate Guide to Making the Most of Your Legoland Windsor Adventure Here, we explore the wonders of Legoland Windsor. Our family, led by our young LEGO enthusiast, discovers the magic of bricks, rides, and unforgettable memories. Experience thrilling attractions. Explore charming themed lands. Discover some of the highlights of our adventure and receive tips for making the most of your visit. Visiting Legoland Windsor was a dream come true for our STEM-loving family. Little C, was eager to immerse…

Review: Unwrapping the Delights of Yorkshire’s Inspired Chocolate

Recently, our little Persian family embarked on a car journey with the promise of shirini-filled (sweet-filled) goodness awaiting us at Yorkshire’s Inspired Chocolate. Now, let me share the details of our fun-filled family day out before we headed to our cosy weekend retreat at The Burgoyne Hotel. Getting There: The Hunt for Shokolaat (Chocolate) Our cocoa-filled mission from Newcastle Upon Tyne wasn’t a walk in the park. After a few wrong turns and a confounded SatNav, we eventually uncovered this…

Review: Our Adventure At Chillingham Castle In Northumberland

After two housebound staycations, I had promised Little C that as soon as lockdown ended, we’d head to the Northumberland coast for an adventure. While some castles were closed and other places were booked up online, it wasn’t easy to find somewhere that would live up to Cyrus’s expectations. Lovely Day Out We had initially visited Dunstanburgh Castle, a 40-minute drive from our home in Newcastle. While it was a lovely day out for me, Cyrus was not as impressed.…

Aladdin Magic: Persian Pantomime at Tyne Theatre

DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by the Tyne Theatre & Opera House in Newcastle. Family days out over Christmas are not complete until you’ve ticked off a panto experience with toddlers – “oh no they’re not!” Whether you’re a fan of festive shows (that’s me) or don’t really get them (that’s H), a trip to the pantomime still has plenty of magical ingredients to entertain everyone. Now usually three-year-old Cyrus is tucked up in bed by 7pm on a Friday…

Our Santa On The Rooftop Experience At Fenwick Was A Big Hit

Our first Santa on the Rooftop experience at Fenwick in Newcastle is one of the best family days we’ve had. It was thoroughly worthwhile. I have visited my fair share of festive grottos over the years as a new mum over 40. This one took seeing Santa to a whole new level. Securing Tickets Now Christmas always creeps up on us so quickly, so this year I was determined not to miss a trick but I’ve not had this much…

A Toddler’s Guide To Going Wild In The Countryside

Find out why our family loves the great outdoors with our toddler’s guide to going wild.

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