Hurrah! The British picnic season is upon us. Never more than in the midst of this uppity Spring does the picnic epitomise our derring-do, our ability to triumph in the face of adversity. We could be beleaguered by the probability of surprise squalls, ant infestations and rampaging bulls, but no…never in the field of adventurously [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

No one knows exactly when people first started telling each other stories but one thing is for certain – it was long before radio, television and even books were invented. It has even been suggested that cave-dweller paintings might have been man’s first attempt at picture books!
May is National Share a Story month, and there [...]

The Half-Pint Mummies just love this new Evian film and thought that it was the perfect thing to put a spring in our step this weekend.
We could all do with recapturing our 'inner youth' and this film shows a group of very different people 'throwing some moves' with their baby reflections to Ini Kamoze's 'Here [...]

For many families a ‘drop and flop’ holiday just doesn’t appeal. Whether it’s keeping active or getting the adrenalin flowing, there’s more choice than ever when it comes to seeking out the latest thrilling holidays.
Sleeping with elephants
Stay at the Wilderness Collection’s luxurious Abu Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, for example, and you’ll be among one [...]

As parents of the 21st century, it’s becoming harder and harder for us to navigate the politics of food, and quiet our conscience over what should be the simple and pleasurable act of buying food for our family. With exponentially-rising food costs, recent family-targeted benefit changes, the pressure on parents to work more and the [...]