It’s not often a legend turns up in your local park. Living in Brighton we’re pretty lucky to have had a fair few legends pass through our fair city. But when do you get the chance…
Just getting old?
How often do you hear people say ‘I’m just getting old’? It’s starting to be a few too many times for me. It’s true to say I’ve been reasonably tough on my body. I’ve partied hard and put it through…
Review: The First Hippo On The Moon Live – by Hunny 6¾
This week I hand you over to Hunny for her first review. David Walliams’ First Hippo on the Moon is a new show currently touring the UK. We were lucky enough to see the last adaptation of one of his…
Review: Peter Pan panto Worthing
“Second star to the right and straight on ’til morning!” – Peter Pan. I don’t care how cheesy some people think panto is. You just can’t resist the look on your kid’s faces in the theatre at Christmas. It’s the perfect introduction to the…
Review: Bewilder Box Escape Room Brighton
A long time ago (the 80’s) in a town not too far away… The Bewilder Box initiative was born. Brighton’s newest and most exciting escape room yet! With the world falling apart and my Facebook feed full of doom and…
Our craziest family adventure
As summer draws to an end we’ve been reminiscing about our favourite family adventures this year. There have been so many fantastic times, but when I asked the kids what their most memorable adventure was, they both shouted BOOMTOWN!
Review: Project: Oggbots
Fun, creative and educational. As parents, we’ll probably all agree this is what we look for in entertainment for our kids. We’ve just experienced Project: Oggbots from the brilliant not-for-profit Brighton arts company Root Experience, and it ticked all the…
Zombies! Quick and easy costumes
One of the easiest fancy dress ideas to pull off last minute is the delightful zombie. Perfect for Halloween, or just a regular night out on the town. Here’s a few quick and easy zombie tips on entering the world…
Review: Handmade Mysteries in Brighton
A bizarre night out with a crazy lady in red. Last night I got all immersive with some wonderful creatures. I kissed a rabbit, stroked a skull, got down on my knees, and danced to Chris De Burgh.
Guilt-free shopping – 5 reasons to buy second hand
Today I tried to go shopping for my eldest daughter’s birthday. Quickly racing through the scary world of tweens. She is very fashion conscious, and sadly a total victim of todays fast-paced consumer society. I struggle hugely to go guilt-free shopping but also give…