Back to School ideas: Top tips for creating the perfect ‘Homework Station’.
I share my tips on how to create a fun, organised and inspirational homework station that’ll have your kids itching to get back to school.
My 10 favourite travel games for family holidays, (plus giveaway).
I list my top 10 must have travel games which will help maintain ‘Happy Families’ even if you’re stuck in an airport or a rain-drenched tent next time you go on holiday.
Kelling Heath Holiday Park Review: Your ultimate family-friendly guide.
We’ve just returned from a wonderful family holiday at Kelling Heath Holiday Park, Weybourne, North Norfolk. Find out why I think it’s the perfect base for exploring North Norfolk and why we can’t wait to go back.
Be afraid! Top 12 terrors of childhood, according to 1970’s Public Information Films.
Nowadays, we worry about what our kids watch on TV. However, nothing can be as terrifying as the Public Information Films that were broadcast during the 1970’s and 1980’s, which warned children of the dangers of matches, escalators and rugs.
How goHenry solved our pocket money woes & taught our children valuable money skills.
Soon after introducing pocket money, we realised our children needed to learn good money habits. That’s when we discovered goHenry (formerly PKTMNY), the Pre-Paid Visa card and app for 6-18 yr olds. As well as being a fun way to pay pocket money, goHenry has helped to teach our kids that saving and earning money is just as important as spending it.
Is it just me who dreads the ‘Dress up for World Book Day’ letter from school?
Parents, are you ready for World Book Day? In case you hadn’t realised, it’s this Thursday, (2nd March 2017). If you haven’t sorted out your child’s costume yet, you’d better get sewing, knitting, cutting and pasting…or better still, visit Amazon.co.uk and look for something suitable that can be delivered PDQ.
Kids Pass Special Offer: Only £1 for 60 days access to great deals for the whole family.
Special Offer: Kids Pass Membership only £1 for 60 days. The Kids Pass gives you access to 5000 offers across the UK including great discounts on cinemas, holidays, theme parks, restaurants, family days out and more. Even better, one Kids Pass covers the entire household! Get your Kids Pass today and start saving!
The highly contagious virus affecting the Queen, Ed Sheeran & killing the art of conversation.
The UK is in the grip of a terrible epidemic. Although this virulent and destructive infection largely affects adolescents, it’s highly contagious and poses a threat to men, women and children of all ages.
Christmas miscellany: festive treats to make with kids & other inspiring ideas.
Get ready for Christmas with my festive treats to make with kids & inspiring Christmas ideas from fellow bloggers, including festive food, crafts & decorations
Countdown to Christmas: kindness, giving & ‘reverse Advent calendars’
This Advent I want to embrace Jen Walshaw’s inspirational ideas over at Mum in the Madhouse. Last year, she told of her desire to turn the focus of Advent from receiving to giving and getting the kids to share in the joy of the season by starting ‘Advent Acts of Kindness’ and a ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’.
Emily, the Lego Friends Mall & the Toys R Us Knight.
This is the incredile tale of the fair maiden, Emily, and the heroic Knight from the Kingdom of Toys R Us.
Welcome to Maflingo ('flamingo', for those who can say it). I'm Jane: wife, mum, and self-confessed bargain-hunter with a passion for interior decorating, DIY, money-saving, decluttering and all things creative. I hope you'll make yourself at home in my little corner of the internet with it's 'pretty things', tips and reviews and my random musings on life. My e-mail address is: info@maflingo.com
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