Exploring Barter Books in Alnwick, Northumberland
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Exploring Barter Books in Alnwick, Northumberland

A few weeks ago we were enjoying a staycation in Northumberland just a few miles from Aln…

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Treat Yourself With Your Own Treatbox + Giveaway (REVIEW)

Treat Yourself With Your Own Treatbox + Giveaway (REVIEW)

***REVIEW + GIVEAWAY*** How often do you treat yourself? We have teamed up with treatbox…

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Celebrating International Women's Day on My Boys Club
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Celebrating International Women's Day on My Boys Club

This post was written in 2018 but has been updated for 2019 ... International Women'…

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Family Games Night Playing Quirky & Baffled with Our Tweens (REVIEW)
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Family Games Night Playing Quirky & Baffled with Our Tweens (REVIEW)

***REVIEW*** Friday night is often family games night in our house. I’m a big fan of boa…

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7 Things to do this Month - March

7 Things to do this Month - March

Snowmageddon and the Beast from the East wasn't the start I was expecting for the …

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Win Snazaroo Brush Pen Face Paints
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Win Snazaroo Brush Pen Face Paints

***GIVEAWAY*** We have teamed up with Snazaroo to offer you the chance of winning two pa…

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What’s On - March – Free Family Fun Events & Activities in North East England
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What’s On - March – Free Family Fun Events & Activities in North East England

***FREE EVENTS*** Every month I aim to highlight some of the great FREE events, places, …

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A Family Day Out at Space Golf, Newcastle – All You Need To Know (REVIEW)
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A Family Day Out at Space Golf, Newcastle – All You Need To Know (REVIEW)

***REVIEW*** Adventure golf has come to Newcastle. In the former Co-op Department Store …

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Our 8 Favourite North East Coastal Family Walks - worth braving the cold for even in winter and early spring
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Our 8 Favourite North East Coastal Family Walks - worth braving the cold for even in winter and early spring

The Lake District may have taken top honours in the nation's top 100 walking hotspots …

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The Cultural Spring Brings More Children’s Theatre to Sunderland & South Tyneside (AD)
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The Cultural Spring Brings More Children’s Theatre to Sunderland & South Tyneside (AD)

***SPONSORED POST*** The first of four news shows aimed at getting more people to experi…

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Win a month’s supply of speciality coffee from Coffee & Kin! (REVIEW)

Win a month’s supply of speciality coffee from Coffee & Kin! (REVIEW)

***GIVEAWAY*** If you are a caffeine addict like me then we have the perfect giveaway co…

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A Family Staycation in Northumberland at Felmoor Park (AD)
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A Family Staycation in Northumberland at Felmoor Park (AD)

Forget Me Not Lodge has got to be one of the most aptly named holiday lets I…

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Everything You Need to Know - Fire and Ice Festival - Durham 16-17 Feb 2018
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Everything You Need to Know - Fire and Ice Festival - Durham 16-17 Feb 2018

FIRE and ICE in Durham is a stunning and spectacular FREE event that sees the City come to…

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What's On Feb Half-Term - Free family events in North East England
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What's On Feb Half-Term - Free family events in North East England

Last day at school for the boys and its February half-term already. I don't know about…

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Building Big Ben - a 3D Ravensburger Puzzle (REVIEW)
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Building Big Ben - a 3D Ravensburger Puzzle (REVIEW)

***REVIEW*** Jigsaw puzzles have come a long way since I was a child. The new 3D puzzle…

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A Spanish Lunch Date at Tapas Revolution in Newcastle (REVIEW)
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A Spanish Lunch Date at Tapas Revolution in Newcastle (REVIEW)

***REVIEW + AFFILIATE LINKS*** I love tapas food. I always eat too much but I love the …

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7 Things to Do This Month - February

7 Things to Do This Month - February

February is only the second month of the year. Still mid-winter it does at least g…

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The War of the Worlds at Northern Stage (REVIEW)
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The War of the Worlds at Northern Stage (REVIEW)

***REVIEW*** On Stage 3 at Northern Stage in Newcastle, this week is a vivid new product…

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What’s On - February – 30+ Free Family Fun Events & Activities in North East England
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What’s On - February – 30+ Free Family Fun Events & Activities in North East England

Every month I aim to highlight some of the great FREE events, places, attractions and thin…

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How to Celebrate Chinese New Year in the North East
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How to Celebrate Chinese New Year in the North East

For Chinese New Year 2019 please click here The Chinese New Year is one of the world…

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