Over the years, we've had various different bored jars that have kept the kids occupied during the long Summer Holidays but this year, I'm very aware that, at 13 and 15, the kids are too old for the bored jars we've made and used so much in the past.  That's why I thought I'd do an updated version with a bored jar for teenagers!I absolutely HATE the words "I'm bored' and ever since the kids were old enough to say them, I've tried to be prepared with ways to keep them occupied.  My favourite things to do this have without question been our bored jars and we've had a few over the years … [Read more...]

The Easter Holidays are fast approaching so I thought I'd share some ideas on things to do with the kids at Easter...After a Christmas filled with germs and bugs and a half term where we were pretty much wiped out after a start to the year filled with sniffles, coughs and sneezes, we're determined to make the most of the Easter holidays!We plan to get out and about as much as possible but knowing the British weather, we also have lots of ideas for indoor fun ready to go too... You can never go wrong with making a bored jar. Have a look at your local National Trust property to see … [Read more...]