Author Archive: Janis
I look after the day-to-day running of ReallyKidFriendly.com, as well as some geeky stuff behind the scenes. Thanks to my two boisterous rascals (aged 4 and 5), I have become an expert in soft play areas, parks, energetic music classes, and where to get a stiff drink once the kids have gone to bed. Really – ask me anything!
Funny spoof clip from Disney-Pixar’s new animated film “Brave”
Looking forward to Disney-Pixar’s new animated film Brave? We’re loving this funny little spoof clip…
Spring Fair for North London Families this May
Calling all North London families! St James’ Pre-School Playgroup are hosting a lovely spring fair on May 19th in Muswell Hill, with a bouncy castle, games, stalls, face painting and more…
Shrek the Musical – FREE family activities to celebrate their 1st anniversary
To mark the first anniversary, SHREK THE MUSICAL® will open its doors to the public for a FREE, ogre-sized, family fete at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on May 6, 2012. There will be party games, competitions, sweet treats, storytelling, theatre tours and opportunities to meet the cast from 11am to 2pm. More details of the day’s activities [...]
Vote for us to win the Brilliance in Blogging Award!
We’re delighted to announce that from a pool of over 12,000 parent-powered blogs, we’ve been shortlisted for two Brilliance in Blogging awards! The “GO!” category celebrates the best blogs about travel and days out with kids, and Really Kid Friendly is up against some truly wonderful bloggers like Babes About Town and London Baby…. Stiff [...]
How to get through long family car journeys
The family road trip can vary, from an exciting adventure to a stressful chore. While there’s not much you can do about the weather or the traffic, if you want to get from A to B without falling out with your family somewhere in between, then read on for our advice about how to make [...]
Easter in London: Horrible Histories comes to the National Portrait Gallery
This Easter, Horrible Histories are coming to the National Portrait Gallery. There is a programme of free activities for families from 2- 6 April with the opportunity to meet the cast of Barmy Britain and come face to face with portraits of the famous historical figures in the Gallery’s Collection who star in the show. [...]
Doing your bit for the environment is easier than you think
Anything to do with helping the environment is debated strongly across all areas of the world, and we all feel that we should do our bit. From switching to renewable energy to being more vigilant with power supplies, there are many ways in which you can do your bit for the environment. And, with 100 [...]
The Value of a Mum
We all know a mum’s work is never done, so with Mother’s Day coming up, we were interested to see just how much being a mum would be worth in salary terms. Quite a lot according to our research! The MoneySupermarket.com life insurance quotes team have worked out just how much a mum could earn… [...]
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