A Seashore Safari in Northumberland with Ranger Jane

Thanks to our writer Bethanie ( from Girl About Northumberland ) for this review of Seashore Safari. Over to Bethanie: 

Something a little bit different for a day out, birthday party or something to fill a day during the school holidays. Ranger Jane is an experienced beach school practitioner, offering a range of activities in the local area of Seahouses. 

Lobo Rojo North Shields Review (+ Kids Menu)

This post is based on a visit in August 2021. Always check information with venue direct when making plans as details can change over time. 

Lobo Rojo is a relaxed restaurant on North Shields Fish Quay serving traditional Mexican street food and drinks. Located in the Old Irvins Brasserie building, it is somewhere I have wanted to visit in FOREVER. Steve and I finally escaped from the kids for a few hours and visited over Bank Holiday weekend this summer. It was worth the wait. 

BALTIC - A fantastic alternative to soft play

 This post was published in October 2021. Please check with BALTIC direct for the most up to date information when making plans to visit. 

Image Credits: Albert Potrony: equal play installation view, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead. Photo: Rob Harris © 2021 BALTIC

If you are looking for a rainy day activity with a difference, why not visit the Equal Play exhibition at BALTIC. Entry is FREE (donations welcome) and there is no need to book - simply turn up during opening hours (Wednesday - Sunday 10am-6pm). The exhibition is available until October 2022 so there is plenty of time to visit. 

How to take the first steps towards being your own boss

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Ever dreamed of running your own business, turning your hobby into something you can earn from or have a business idea but don't know where to start? This post is for you and will share a few tips plus information about a fully-funded initiative for residents of Northumberland and Tyne & Wear which is packed with advice to get you started. 

Back in April, I shared this post in collaboration with Learn Smarta. The post shared information about a fully-funded online business course for those looking to change their life and start a new business / explore a new business idea / were in the early stages of starting their own business.

Weekend Reading (October 2021)

 
Sunday 17th October 

This week's weekend reading is going to be short and sweet - I hope that's ok. 

First of all, who watches Saturday Night Live? We love it in our house and last week, Kim K hosted. Now previously, I haven't really been interested in the Kardashians. I didn't know their names or what they did or sounded like. However Kim was fab on SNL and not afraid to take the mick out of herself. She now has a new follower on Instagram! 

Child Friendly Cafes in North East England

Thanks to our team member Bethanie for sharing some personal recommendations for child friendly cafes across North East England to try in this post. This post was published in October 2021, photos are a mix of Bethanies and my own. Please always check details (especially opening hours) with venues direct when making plans as information can change. Over to Bethanie......

I still famously remember the time my mum and I walked into a café, pushing my then one year old in the pushchair, to feel all eyes turn on us. “There are no high chairs”, I whispered to mum as we slowly backed out, hoping to appear as inconspicuous as possible. It was clear that wasn’t a “child friendly café”. 

Disney Disco at Whitley Bay Ice Rink

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The countdown is now on for Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero visiting Utilita Arena Newcastle this Winter. Limited tickets are still available for Newcastle dates from 8 - 12 December 2021. We are super excited to see Mickey Mouse and over 50 Disney characters as part of this brand new show. You can find out more and buy tickets here. 

Disney Disco 

What's On for Kids & Teens this Weekend (October 2021)

Blogging and the way I run my business evolves over time and after years of sharing ideas for the weekend ahead on my Facebook page, I switched it to a blog post recently and it has worked really well. This month, I am changing things up again and I am going to share a guide to events across the whole month ahead in a blog post. 

I will still share events specifically for the weekend ahead via my Facebook group and page but I have received some feedback from both readers and the attractions I work with that sometimes they also like to see what's coming up across the next couple of weekends. 

An Alternative Day Out in Cumbria | Ideas for Places to Visit

This is an advertisement for October 2021 and based on a visit in September 2021. Any edits / reshares beyond this point have not been asked or paid for. Please always check information direct with venues when making plans as details can change over time. 

I love visiting Cumbria. It is super easy to get to from North East England by car or train and perfect for a day trip or short break. The scenery is stunning, the food delicious and the region is packed with a diverse range of activities and things to do. No two visits are ever the same.