Cake, kids & exercise
For the last three years, I've wrapped 24 books & for the month of December, my kids take turns opening one each night at bedtime. Yes, there is some bickering about who's turn it was (usual carry on), but they love it. I also really love seeing them run up the stairs at bedtime 😂 I'll… Continue reading Christmas Book Advent Calendar
I used my Tesco points to get some vouchers for Malahide Castle & Gardens. I've wanted to see what was behind the turnstiles for ages and also was curious about their new butterfly house. It cost us €5 in Tesco points instead of €20 on the day for a family ticket. as €2.50 in points… Continue reading Malahide Castle & Gardens
I love using our Tesco Clubcard points for fun stuff. A few years ago, I started saving our points for the summer and then using them with Tesco Boost Partners to have fun days out. In my opinion, it's such a shame to spend the vouchers like cash in store. It's way better value, to… Continue reading Tesco Clubcard Boost – Family Fun
Read on for some tips from our recent visit to Tayto Park in Co Meath. My kids consider a trip to Tayto park the ultimate day out & always ask me can they go there. When they were 4 & 5, we had an annual pass and used it lots. We had so many great days… Continue reading Tayto Park Tips
I have learnt that kids seem to prefer the very last part of making cupcakes, the decorating bit! So I thought, that I'd share how I entertain kids with cupcake decorating. I'll be honest, it doesn't keep them busy for long but they do love it. Whenever I make cupcakes, I make extra and bung… Continue reading Easy Cupcake Decorating with kids
Tickets for the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt 2018 in Merrion Square, Dublin go on sale on Thursday March 8th . If you haven't been to this event and have kids (I'd say under 10), I'd recommend it. This is the 5th year of the Egg Hunt & we have been for three years in a… Continue reading Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Dublin
In 2016, we went to the Panto in the Helix on December 31st. It was a lovely day to go, as the cast did a fake countdown and sang 'auld lang syne'. That was the first year that my kids even knew what New Years Eve was! Anyway, I bought some sparklers for later that… Continue reading NYE with kids
The Cake Mum 