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Treat Yourself With Your Own Treatbox + Giveaway (REVIEW)
***REVIEW + GIVEAWAY*** How often do you treat yourself? We have teamed up with treatbox…
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Life
Celebrating International Women's Day on My Boys Club
This post was written in 2018 but has been updated for 2019 ... International Women'…
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fun & games
Family Games Night Playing Quirky & Baffled with Our Tweens (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** Friday night is often family games night in our house. I’m a big fan of boa…
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7 Things to do this Month - March
Snowmageddon and the Beast from the East wasn't the start I was expecting for the …
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Giveaway
Win Snazaroo Brush Pen Face Paints
***GIVEAWAY*** We have teamed up with Snazaroo to offer you the chance of winning two pa…
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Days Out
What’s On - March – Free Family Fun Events & Activities in North East England
***FREE EVENTS*** Every month I aim to highlight some of the great FREE events, places, …
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Days Out
A Family Day Out at Space Golf, Newcastle – All You Need To Know (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** Adventure golf has come to Newcastle. In the former Co-op Department Store …
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Days Out
Our 8 Favourite North East Coastal Family Walks - worth braving the cold for even in winter and early spring
The Lake District may have taken top honours in the nation's top 100 walking hotspots …
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arts & culture
The Cultural Spring Brings More Children’s Theatre to Sunderland & South Tyneside (AD)
***SPONSORED POST*** The first of four news shows aimed at getting more people to experi…
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Win a month’s supply of speciality coffee from Coffee & Kin! (REVIEW)
***GIVEAWAY*** If you are a caffeine addict like me then we have the perfect giveaway co…
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daysouttravel
A Family Staycation in Northumberland at Felmoor Park (AD)
Forget Me Not Lodge has got to be one of the most aptly named holiday lets I…
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Culture
Everything You Need to Know - Fire and Ice Festival - Durham 16-17 Feb 2018
FIRE and ICE in Durham is a stunning and spectacular FREE event that sees the City come to…
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Days Out
What's On Feb Half-Term - Free family events in North East England
Last day at school for the boys and its February half-term already. I don't know about…
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fun & games
Building Big Ben - a 3D Ravensburger Puzzle (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** Jigsaw puzzles have come a long way since I was a child. The new 3D puzzle…
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Eating Out
A Spanish Lunch Date at Tapas Revolution in Newcastle (REVIEW)
***REVIEW + AFFILIATE LINKS*** I love tapas food. I always eat too much but I love the …
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7 Things to Do This Month - February
February is only the second month of the year. Still mid-winter it does at least g…
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arts & culture
The War of the Worlds at Northern Stage (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** On Stage 3 at Northern Stage in Newcastle, this week is a vivid new product…
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Days Out
What’s On - February – 30+ Free Family Fun Events & Activities in North East England
Every month I aim to highlight some of the great FREE events, places, attractions and thin…
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chinese new year
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year in the North East
For Chinese New Year 2019 please click here The Chinese New Year is one of the world…
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Days Out
6 Ways to get fit and healthy in the Land of Oak & Iron (AD)
After overindulging at Christmas, many of us are feeling drawn to trying a new fad fitne…
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arts & culture
Book Review: Take It All On Board by Kate Mackay (AD)
On February 9, the 2018 Winter Olympics will begin in South Korea and snowboarding will on…
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drinks
How to Make Oat Milk & Dairy Free Vegan Milkshakes
***RECIPE*** Are you someone who can’t drink cow’s milk? Or someone who has chosen not to…
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daysouttravel
A Family Staycation in Durham at Radisson Blu Hotel (AD)
Earlier this month we took advantage of the boys' school holidays and stayed mid-week …
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dairy free
How to Make Chickpea Hummus – Four Ways
***RECIPE*** Hummus is one of those foods that yes you can easily buy, it’s available in…
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Days Out
Family Walks - A Circular Riverside Walk in Durham
Durham isn’t just one of the UK's heritage cities with a maze of medieval streets or…
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Eating Out
Veganuary at JD Wetherspoons - Tasting The Vegan Menu in Durham
A Wetherspoons pub isn't somewhere we often eat out on an evening, but we were in Durh…
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Days Out
Taking Your Tween to their First Football Match
Football is the nations favourite game. Over 13 million people watch a football match ever…
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lunch
5 Vegan Ways to Zing Up a Baked Potato and Beans (using items from the store cupboard)
***RECIPE*** I love a baked potato for lunch, especially during the winter months. It’s …
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Eating Out
Eating Out Vegan Style at The Ship Inn, Ouseburn, Newcastle
Ever wondered where you can find vegan food in Newcastle? And eat out as a vegan? Eating…
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Christmas
Watching The Snowman On Tour at Durham Cathedral (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** Durham Cathedral was the penultimate stop for The Snowman on Tour show in 2…
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What's On January - 9 FREE Family Fun Events & Activities in North East England
Happy New Year everyone and to celebrate I am continuing the popular – FREE family event…
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2017
2017: The My Boys Club Year in Review
What will you remember about 2017? There have been 365 days of political turmoil, tragedy …
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Days Out
8 Ways to have Free Family Fun on New Year’s Eve in North East England
Sunday 31st December is the last day of the year in 2017. It is New Year's Eve. Many p…
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Christmas
How To Spend Christmas Morning With Children
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly choosing to spend Christmas morning with chi…
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Eating Out
Dining Out in Hexham, Northumberland (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** Have you been to Hexham? The picturesque market town in Tynedale is one of …
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eco
15 Ways to Re-use Plastic Household Waste
Have you been watching Blue Planet 2? I have found the series both an amazing spectacle a…
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arts & culture
Sleeping beauty - The Geordie Panto Opens in Gateshead (REVIEW)
There are lots of Panto's on offer this year in North East England - OH NO THERE ISN&#…
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Christmas
8 Stocking Filler & Xmas Present Ideas For You & Your Partner (AFFILIATE)
If you are anything like me and hubby you’re too busy rushing around trying to make sure t…
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Christmas
7 Top Toys for Over 7s (Tweens) this Christmas - Boys or Girls (AFFILIATE)
Christmas is only a couple of weeks away but there is still time to sort your way through …
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How Would You Build Your Dream Bed? (AD)
***Collaborative Post*** What kind of bed do you have? What bed do you dream about? …
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arts & culture
The Hullabaloo in Darlington - Everything You Need To Know
The Hullabaloo opens today in Darlington and is the only specialist children's theatre…
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Eating Out
Thai Cookery Experiences at Chaophraya Newcastle (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** Do you love Thai food? Do you wish you cook a meal to the standard and qual…
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Recipes
How to Make Rudolph the Reindeer Gingerbread for Christmas
***RECIPE*** Gingerbread is a popular Christmas treat all over the world. You can even …
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Eating Out
Family Lunch at Bistrot Pierre in Middlesbrough (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** A few weeks ago we headed south to Middlesbrough to experience some new food…
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Art & Culture
Everything You Need To Know About Enchanted Parks 2017 ... Now That We’ve Been to The Inventors Ball (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** Last night we went were invited along to review to Enchanted Parks 2017 – T…
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Eating Out
Tasting the Christmas Menu at River Beat in NewcastleGateshead (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** Christmas means a time to eat, drink and be merry. 'Tis the season for…
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7 Festive Things to do This Month - December
Christmas is a time for family and community and for sharing love and wellbeing. It's …
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Art & Culture
Alice in Wonderland - The Festive Production at Northern Stage (REVIEW)
***REVIEW*** It’s official. The Christmas Countdown has begun in our house. The tree is …
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Silicone Baking Cups & 3-in-1 Slicer Giveaway (REVIEW)
***GIVEAWAY + AFFILIATE LINKS*** A confession here. I am one of the world’s biggest fan…
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Days Out
30 WAYS TO HAVE FREE FAMILY FESTIVE FUN IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND THIS CHRISTMAS
There are so many fabulous family festive activities in the North East at this time of yea…
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