With a new baby on the horizon for my best friend, we are all very excited in our house to welcome her special bundle of joy! Going full on in regards to baby planning, we couldn’t wait to start shopping for her little treasure and with The Baby Show happening in London over the weekend, it was the perfect event to go to!
Yesterday, the blog took a trip to the Smoke & Fire Festival in Maldon, Essex, to see what all the heat about it was! And we were incredibly impressed with what we found! From delicious dishes aplenty to beautifully crafted items to buy, the festival is a BBQ lovers dream! Honestly, it has everything your grill could want! Find out about it here!
It’s not everyday that you get the amazing opportunity to gift your family something big! However,I was very fortunate to be able to give my nephew and his football team an incredible opportunity to help celebrate their fantastic success during their recent football tournament! All of which thanks to the brilliant team at Sandcastle Waterpark in Blackpool! Get ready to make a splash!
Sandcastle Water Park is a place where all your water park fun and dreams are made! From endless opportunities to explore their pools and slides, this Blackpool attraction is suitable for the whole family to enjoy all day long! Find out what happened when we went for an exciting afternoon trip yesterday that was great fun for our littlest water loving bloggers!
The biggest sport in the world is definitely football! Whilst I’m a massive fan of all sports, there are not many who have a whole museum dedicated to them, like football does! Based in Manchester, the National Football Museum is a hub of true wonder, which was why I had to send my football obsessed little bloggers along to really check it out!
Get ready to party lovelies, as the amazing team at 37 Disney Street are going to be hosting an exciting charity event this September that will help raise money for the fantastic Dementia UK! Have fun and show your love for Disney whilst making a big difference at the same time if you can lovelies! Find out how you can get involved here!
Sandcastle Water Park is a place where all your water park fun and dreams are made! From endless opportunities to explore their pools and slides, this Blackpool attraction is suitable for the whole family to enjoy all day long! Find out what happened when we went for an exciting morning trip yesterday that was literally the best way to start the day here!
Everyone knows that the blog is a super fan of Ben & Jerry’s, so when we were kindly invited along to enjoy their Sundaes In The Park event, we happily agreed! With the sun shining down, the ice cream being scoops and the music playing, it was a day of pure bliss for all involved! Find out what happened here!
Yesterday, the blog’s little bloggers welcomed a new face, as my nephew Leo and his friend Noah went along to the BlogOn UK event in Manchester for me! Testing out a whole host of new toys, they had so much fun that it was too good not to share with you all! Honestly, they haven’t stopped talking and playing with the toys since!
Good Morning Lovelies,
The new year brings hundreds of opportunities to learn how to make, do or see something new! Whether you are young or old, there is always a good time to get stuck into something that will make you happy and your brain healthier. A reason I adore the ideas behind the Gootopia workshops for those aged 18 months to 14 years.
Based in Lewisham, Brixton and Wandsworth, the fully inclusive London central company hosts workshops, where children can learn how to make their own slime, through a Slime Science Show, before using a mix of colours, scents, add ins and shaving foams if they wish to make it fluffy, to make a giant tub of their own creation. They can also add glow powder at the special Glow Slime Workshops to make the slime really stand out. Something I love about the brand too is that they also run quiet workshops to help those with SEN needs. Anything created during the workshops goes home with the child, making the £15.99 price of the event fantastic!
Upon hearing about the company just before Christmas, I knew it would be something my nephew would love. However, unfortunately he wasn’t with us in time to go. Luckily though, the team were kindly able to send me a few samples to try with him a few days later. These samples were giant tubs of their Honey Nectar Slime, which had honey confetti mixed in and a honey scent too.
The team also provided two further giant tubs, which were the Blue Lagoon Slime, with a coconut scent added in, plus, the Kiwi Slime, also scented. Upon opening the honey tub, I was faced with the thick slime, which I have to admit made me a bit nervous. Yet, after seeing my nephew just dip his hand into the kiwi one, I braved it and pulled out the slime. A product I found oddly really satisfying to play with. As you pulled it around and shaped it, the smell really came, leaving a lovely scent on your hands. Not a synthetic one either!
When kids attend the workshops, they don’t just get to leave with their creations, but also an extra giant tub too, giving them more than one to play with. A factor I think is really important, as it makes the whole at home fun even more enjoyable.
We spent days playing with the slime. Even now, with my nephew having taken his home, I still sometimes find myself using it to help calm me down. The smells are strong but not to overpowering. They have added in a great amount of confetti, but nothing that leaves a mess everywhere. Plus, they are environmentally friendly too.
For me personally, I would much rather pay for my nephew to go to the one hour workshops than just buy him some random slime. Not only would he have more fun but from the size of the tubs, fun shows and the interactive elements, I feel like my money would go much further in a more enjoyable manner.
With workshops running on weekends and the school holidays,the hour slot is perfect for busy families or parents. Plus, the after results lead to more fun to be had for hours afterwards too. If you are also looking for a space to host a party, the company also runs them for around £299 for a party of 15 children. The parties allow for children to experience a longer Gootopia workshop of one and a half hours, plus lots more.
I will admit that I had never heard of Gootopia before the company reached out to me. However, I wish they had had something like this when I was younger. I love creative things, especially science based ones, so this would have been incredible for me. The idea of learning how to make my own slime and getting messy doing so just seems like a great way to spend the afternoon. I may just have to convince my nephew to have his party there, just so I can join in with it!
Gootopia has a fantastic website, which breaks down everything you need to know lovelies. From booking parties and workshops to school trips, they have something to help accommodate everyone, so make sure to take a look lovelies to find out more about it all. Just let me know when we should all book up to go!
Joey X
Good Morning Lovelies,
Yesterday, the circus came to town, as we got invited to see THE RUCKUS, a new show by The Revel Puck Circus! With all ages and audiences welcome to come along and watch, the theatre was rammed with people seeking to be thrilled. And boy, were we!
Seated in the big top, the set looked small, however, when the show kicked off it was anything but. Centred around the myths and legends of London, the circus follows a story about human connection. The power it has and can bring you, when the relationships are so strong. This is a key element when you see the cast throwing themselves around the big top.
The team work hard on making shows that are accessible for all and this new feature works perfectly well in doing so. The cast include the audience, making what seems like a simple set into a full blown spectacular.
Every moment is draw dropping for young audience members, whilst continuously entertaining adult viewers. The story doesn’t go the way you plan meaning you are gripped from start to finish. The circus is unlike any you may have seen or heard of before. All in a very very good way.
Running for around two hours, your eyes and mind are kept captivated from start to finish. The room is alive and not just from the performances. The audiences reactions too. Having never been a huge fan of the circus before. This has definitely changed my mind.
On until the 1st January, the Walthamstow based show is not one to miss. Take the whole family if you can for a festive feel-good piece, which will be very different but as equally entertaining as the theatre. Head to their website to find out how you can get tickets because you seriously need to see this lovelies!
Joey X