Summer Archive

There are still a few weeks left until the end of the summer holidays and unlike in previous years when we had the certainty of a return to school in September, in 2020, with the Coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, there is no …

We are reaching the end of the summer term and it has probably been the strangest school year that children have ever experienced, thanks to the big C word. Instead of celebrating the end of term with sports days, summer fairs, and …

It’s a long six weeks when the kids are off school. We might have had ideas about fun days at the beach and special family bonding time, but now we’re running out of money (and snacks), and we’ve negotiated so many peace …

The summer holidays are in full swing and there is still oodles of time to fill. Holidays, theme parks, and trips to the zoo are brilliant, of course, but they also cost a small fortune. If you’re running out of low cost …

July brings summer sunshine, ice cream, and long evenings. The end of July marks the start of the school summer holidays and the tell-tale signs that the holidays are nearly here can be spotted all around us. 1. End-of-Term-Itis You thought the …

Here at Mumblog, we love the sunshine. Trips to the park straight after school burn off excess energy, and weekends hanging out with friends and firing up the BBQ are the stuff that memories are made of. Plus, we get to eat …

Now that the weather is getting warmer you might be looking at how you can get your children to spend more time outdoors, getting that much needed vitamin D boost. Camping is a fabulous activity that the whole family can enjoy, giving …

August is nearly over. You might have had a glorious time #MakingMemories but let’s be honest, kids are hard work and we all need a break every now and again. Six weeks is a long time to keep little minds amused, and …

You might have started the summer holidays on a high note. No more late night laundry loads when you realise your child has no clean uniform for the next day. No more smelly PE kits. No more battles about homework. Lots of …

Last summer, research conducted on behalf of Groupon revealed that parents spend around £389 per child during the school summer holidays on days out, activities, and additional household and supermarket costs that come from having the children home seven days a week. …