Guest Blogger

The Half-Pint Mummies realise that it a family day out can quickly escalate into quite a costly affair, especially when you factor in snacks, lunch and a visit to the toy shop on the way out on top of entrance fees.
We asked Sarah Willingham, Founder of letssavesomemoney.com for her tips and advice on entertaining your children for free and we were surprised at how many suggestions she came up with.
"As a mum of four and owner of website www.letssavesomemoney.com I’ve become an expert on organising BIG fun on a little [...]

Guest Blogger

The Half-Pint Mummies are always on the look out for new and exciting places to take children and we think that the new Zufari at Chessington will take some beating.  Take some very large, wild animals and mix with over 40 rides and a drive in a real Safari truck and you have a recipe most children dream about, PLUS we have one FAMILY TICKET to GIVEAWAY!
New for 2013 and for the first time ever, a theme park adventure and live safari animals come together in one amazing attraction as Chessington World [...]

joannaworsfold

I love springtime, all the lovely catkins and buds on the trees, the first flowers starting to push their way into the light and finding interesting things in the park to bring home (whether I think we need them or not!).  Stick collections suddenly start to increase in size (we have many in our front garden), random feathers are fished out of jeans pockets before they go in the washing machine, and of course little important stones (I have never understood the stone thing!).
Anyway, onto making things – we have [...]

melissahood

Many parents get confused about praise due to the differing views on the subject out there in the media. Some experts will say how important it is and some will blast praise as being the cause of a self-entitled generation of young people who can’t handle any form of criticism or failure. Others will say that praise is actually counter-productive and can contribute to loss of confidence.
Stephen Grosz's book 'A Life Examined' has a chapter in it entitled 'Why praise causes a loss of confidence'. His research suggests praise undermines [...]

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Fancy a change of scene this Half-Term but want to avoid the hectic airports.  Let Baby Friendly Boltholes give you a few suggestions:-
The Cob is a stunning boutique, barn conversion for 9+ cots on the Devon/Cornish borders. A study in funky contemporary design with a family- friendly edge, it’s the perfect retreat for style conscious parents in search of a relaxing, country getaway with tots in tow. May half term week now 20% off:

Seaside-chic rules the day at the charming Beach Hill Cottage (sleeps 3-4), which as its name suggest [...]