How to Bake Easter Cookies in the Slow Cooker

I first spotted the idea for a slow cooker cookie over on the Delish Facebook page. It looked so super easy and kind of reminded me of Millies Cookies. We decided to give it a go with an Easter twist.

The recipe really is super easy, pretty adaptable and takes no time at all. Plus your kitchen will smell of freshly baked cookies all afternoon. What's not to love?

Easy Easter Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

This is a super easy baked cheesecake recipe that can be adapted to include different toppings. I like that it produces individual cheesecakes which are much easier to store / divide between the family. You can pop them in lunch boxes too.

40+ Rainy Day Educational Activities for Kids Aged 9-12

Following on from our popular Homeschool diaries, I have decided to list the educational resources we enjoy using so it is a lot easier to read and access. I will update this list as the weeks go on - let me know if you have any ideas of your own to add. 

35+ Ways to have fun & relax with tweens at home

Looking for ways to create a sense of calm and have fun with tweens at home? Check out these suggestions and save them for later. Let me know if you have any ideas too. If you like this post, make sure you check out our home school diaries here for educational ideas too.

Strawberry Picking & What's On at Brocksbushes

This post was originally published before the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Strawberry Picking Season at Brocksbushes Farm near Hexham runs from June - October (approximately). It is important to check the NEWS section of the Brocksbushes website for exact opening dates before setting off as they can vary and sometimes they need to close the fields for short periods from time to time.

20+ UK Days Out for Children who Love Trains

Following on from the success of 20+ UK Days Out for Kids who Love Dinosaurs,  I am back with a round-up of the best days out featuring trains.

The first suggestions focus on train-themed days out across North East England before they move onto days out across the whole of the UK towards the end of the post.

Let me know if you have a favourite. Please check opening information and details before setting off and making plans as details may have changed since this post was first published and some of these attractions may not be open at this time. 

30+ Places To Take Your Toddler Across North East England

Take it from me, the older your children grow, the more expensive days out will be. It is also true what they say, the pre-school years really do fly by. I have put together some of the best places to take your toddler before they start school. Let me know if you have any suggestions to add to the list too.

For more ideas for days out across North East England, why not join our  UK Days Out Facebook Page here. It is FREE to join and a lovely community full or recommendations and advice. 

Morwick Dairy Ice Cream Parlour (near Amble)

Morwick Dairy Ice Cream Parlour is located in a fairly rural spot near Amble. It is open daily from February throughout Spring and Summer from 11am - 5pm and a lovely spot if you fancy a drive out into the country for an ice cream and some country air.

DIY Hot Dogs Theme Park Hack

We purchased Merlin Annual Passes (using their pay-monthly offer) in 2019 and as a result, have visited a lot of theme parks in the past year or so.

9 Reasons Why Mortal Fools Should Be On Your Radar

This is an advert - all words are my own.

I was recently introduced to Mortal Fools - a local theatre company that started life in a village hall in Northumberland back in 2012 and is now an award-winning charity facilitating wonderful work with and for young people across North East England and beyond.

Our Road Trip to York with Smart Breakdown

*This is an advert. All photos in the car were taken when the vehicle was safely parked and the engine was turned off. 

Planning a Weekend in Snowdonia

Each year, we tick a few places from our UK bucket list. It is a brilliant way to plan your travels and something I would highly recommend. In 2015 we made the long trip down to Stonehenge,  2016 was all about hunting for the Loch Ness Monster and in 2017 we visited the real Wayne Manor,  Cardiff Bay and spent Christmas in a Cottage which is something I had always wanted to do.