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A wave of nostalgia hits the Really Kid Friendly team
Feeling nostalgic about your own childhood? I have these strange moments every time I pack the kids’ toys away or prop up Char, the sorry looking stuffed white polar bear I’ve had since 1986 and who now sits on my daughter’s bed. It seems that I’m not alone in enjoying the chance to reminisce a [...]
The Pudding Parlour at The Athenaeum Hotel in London: Mums Night Out!
Every now and then we take a break from “things to do with the kids” and look (rather desperately) for an excuse for a little “me time”. And no, by “me time” I don’t mean time to chop vegetables for yet another chicken casserole or carefully laying out school clothes so they’re ready for the [...]
Angry Birds Cookbook Launch: feat. Angry Birds, chef Aldo Zilli, Nokia Lumia and lots of eggs.
You wait ages for a cool thing to come along and then, like buses, three come along at once. An invite to the launch of the new Angry Birds cookbook (Angry Birds: Bad Piggies Egg Recipes), with the new Nokia Lumia 800 AND top baby-friendly chef Aldo Zilli had all the ingredients (sorry) for me [...]
School closed for the Teachers Strike? These discount activity vouchers will come in handy!
Up to 90% of schools in England and Wales will be closed this Wednesday (30/11/11) due to public sector strikes, leaving parents with the conundrum of how to keep the kids busy on this spontaneous day off. MoneySupermarket Vouchers have managed to secure several vouchers and offers to help parents to make the most of [...]
Get Your Yule On! Christmas Activities for Kids near the King’s Road (London)
The next few weeks are going to be incredibly festive on and around The King’s Road (London). There are loads of fun and Christmassy affairs to take the kids to, or to enjoy sans enfant, during the next few weeks. Shopping for children this Christmas? In case you missed the last one, Le Fille Unique [...]
Disney Princess: A Royal Celebration
Last month, Rapunzel was welcomed into the Disney Royal Court in a magnificent Disney Princess Parade and Rapunzel Celebration in London. An estimated 25,000 Disney Princess fans gathered outside in the unexpected October sunshine to wave to the princesses as they rode through London’s Kensington Gardens in elegant horse-drawn carriages. Having hosted the UK Rapunzel Party [...]
Review of the Scoot n Pull – a cure for scooter induced backache
How many times have you found yourself trudging back from the playground, hunched over to one side to pull your tired toddler along on his scooter? When Danger Boy gets tired, I usually alternate between pulling him along and carrying him in one arm, scooter and bag in the other, and usually get home with [...]
Top 3 Hallowe’en Party Food Recipes and Kids Halloween Cocktails
Before trick-or-treating this Hallowe’en and filling up on sugary treats, you’ll want to make sure that the children have eaten something decent too. You’ll know from our How to throw a great Hallowe’en Party for Young Children page that we recommend some wholesome food for the Hallowe’en party tea – but don’t think that implies [...]
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