2023-03-05 23:41
*Press Release* Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) will host a season of events dedicated to drawing from March to June 2023. ‘Drawn Together’ will explore and celebrate dra… Read More
Blog Directory > Blogging Blogs > The Wandering Mother blogging Blog >
The Wandering Mother Blog
thewanderingmother.com
Blogarama's Sponsor
Tags:
beach
bear hunt weacircre
vaults theatre
bognor
bear hunt
bear
stranger sings
butlins
stranger
drawing
UK Family Travel & Lifestyle blog. Written from the perspective of a mother of two, the blog focuses on family life and travel, days out, events and reviews.
2022-11-01 15:12
[cue synthesizer music] If you know, then you know. If you don’t… then let me introduce you to one of the best Netflix series of this year which is ‘Stranger Things’… Read More
2022-10-30 23:45
The Vaults Theatre present their most exciting line-up yet! Look out for THREE high-energy, powerful, underground productions launched this September 2022, offering an unrivalled theatrical… Read More
2022-10-30 23:45
The Vaults Theatre present their most exciting line-up yet! Look out for THREE high-energy, powerful, underground productions launched this September 2022, offering an unrivalled theatrical… Read More
2022-10-01 15:13
“We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared…” — Michael Rosen, We’re Going On a Bear… Read More
![WIN Family Tickets To See We’re Going On A Bear Hunt The Film: LIVE IN CONCERT! [UK Giveaway]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/3764/376375-826529520.w320.jpg "WIN Family Tickets To See We’re Going On A Bear Hunt The Film: LIVE IN CONCERT! [UK Giveaway]")
2022-10-01 15:13
“We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared…” — Michael Rosen, We’re Going On a Bear… Read More
2022-09-29 21:47
The weekend is either a fun day or a family day in the WM household. We usually try to do it on a Saturday so we can save Sunday for Cleaning Day! 🙂 It’s really important to sp… Read More
2022-08-28 21:04
When you hear ‘Bognor Regis’, I bet two things comes to mind… the beach and Butlins. You’re not wrong – it’s the main reason why most people head down to… Read More
2022-08-28 21:04
When you hear ‘Bognor Regis’, I bet two things comes to mind… the beach and Butlins. You’re not wrong – it’s the main reason why most people head down to… Read More
2022-08-27 07:00
While I don’t have any children of my own, many of my fellow vegans happen to be exceptional parents. I’ve always been inspired by this, and recently I had the chance to speak wi… Read More
2022-08-17 15:33
We’re halfway through the summer holidays now parents.. not long left to go! If you’ve been hybrid working this summer, I’m sure you’ve had to really plan your summer… Read More
2022-08-05 11:26
Every child has read ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ but have you ever witnessed the wonders of caterpillars transforming into beautiful butterflies? I’ve never witnessed it befor… Read More
2022-06-13 10:25
Father’s Day is just around the corner! I was supposed to have written this gift guide at the start of the month but it’s been MEGA busy! We had the Platinum Jubilee celebrations… Read More
2022-06-10 08:00
It can be a little worrying for parents when their growing children express an interest in a career in a creative industry. Filmmaking in particular, with all the differe… Read More
2022-05-31 17:11
There is never NOT a good reason to visit Greenwich but as a local, I can tell you that there’s been a lot of changes to the area if you haven’t recently visited. It’s also… Read More
2022-05-21 07:00
Can you believe how fast June is approaching already? I can’t deal!Before we know it, it’ll be the summer holidays! Speaking of summer holiday, I need to start planning whether w… Read More
2022-04-24 19:23
With 1 in 6 of the UK’s adult population affected with hearing loss, it only makes sense that our cultural attractions should be made accessible for all visitors and in this… Read More
2022-04-22 07:25
The Curly Girl Method.Is it worth it? Is it not?How much commitment do you need to give it? Did it make a difference? Five years on, I can now finally look back on my experiences and tell yo… Read More
2022-04-17 07:01
I came across this WP challenge just earlier this week from an email newsletter and I can’t believe I missed out from the start of it but hopefully I’ve not joined in too late. I… Read More
2022-04-16 16:45
Family things to this Easter weekend Good Friday was just spectacular! The weather was so good that I completely forgot to write up the Easter events round-up so my apologies but if you are… Read More
2022-04-14 07:56
Are you tired of buying things that you only end up using once then it goes into the murky depths of your storage cupboards? Have you ever wished that there could be a place where you can re… Read More
2022-03-24 08:07
UK mother and baby support network, ‘MamaBabyBliss’ has launched a national fundraising campaign in aid of the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal run by The British Red Cross Societ… Read More
2022-03-21 09:04
m i n d f u l m o n d a y s Read More
2022-03-16 11:28
Have you experienced an awkward moment on the train or bus that you wasn’t sure if it was actually sexual harassment or were unsure on how you could report it? I remember one hot summe… Read More
2022-03-12 08:50
Conscious, greener living I’m making 2021 the year of changes – changes for the better of course. Living for nearly a year on and off in lockdown has taught me that we need to be… Read More
2022-02-28 08:48
m i n d f u l m o n d a y s Read More
2022-02-27 10:00
Celebrating Lunar New Year festivities Chinatown, Soho Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year/Spring Festival ‘Tet’ to Vietnamese) was a joyous celebration in London… Read More
2022-02-25 09:06
Central London is overflowing with places to eat. Some are great and some are amazing! In the past couple of years, I’ve come across more and more beautiful restaurants complete with g… Read More
2022-02-21 09:53
m i n d f u l m o n d a y s Read More
2022-02-14 08:00
m i n d f u l m o n d a y s Happy Valentines Day! Read More
2022-02-11 08:11
Hi everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on here but wanted to share with you some lovely news. I’ve started to get my creative … Kids Yoga Story: A… Read More
2021-12-04 14:00
I don’t know if it’s just me but I’m really feeling these winter chills this year! As the days get darker, all I want to do is curl up in bed with a heavy fur throw, a hot… Read More
2021-10-13 11:00
I adore wooden toys. There’s just something so lovely and magical about them. They’re also durable, sturdy and have a wonderful texture compared to plastic toys. I just can&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-10-09 08:00
I remember when Little Man was a baby, I would read to him every night before bedtime. I am sure that from this, he had developed his love for books. Fast forward 7 years and he’s now… Read More
2021-09-08 17:48
Preparing for a staycation with your family? Check out our tips | Kwik Fit — Read on www.kwik-fit.com/blog/preparing-for-a-staycation-with-your-family-check-out-our-tips Read More
2021-09-07 08:30
Hey everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve been on here so I thought it’s only right to update you all on what’s been happening and if I have any new hair tricks and… Read More
2021-09-05 13:51
Buy & Bite Farringdon opens this Monday! Love healthy, freshly prepared food? Love Asian or fusion food? If the answer’s yes then this is a place to visit when going on a foodie fi… Read More
2021-08-09 08:00
Feel Unique Beauty Box launches on August 9th The ultimate ‘to me, from me’ gift, Feel Unique are offering to their customers the opportunity to access the best in beauty with a… Read More
2021-08-08 08:00
Mental wellness. Mental wellbeing. Self-care. These are some of the “buzz words” you may’ve heard or come across recently but they’re words not to be taken lightly of… Read More
2021-08-04 08:58
After a whole year and a half, I’ve finally contracted covid-19 with two weeks left until my birthday and just starting a new job, it makes perfect timing! Luckily, I will be out of se… Read More
2021-07-28 21:14
Whether your coming from Richmond or Runcorn, Greenwich is a major tourism town that sees thousands of people paving its streets every year. This year (and last year) however, has slightly b… Read More
2021-07-21 08:00
[ad/sponsored post] Everybody wishes they had more space at home at some time or other. Whether it’s during celebrations when you want more room for family, or just for everyday living… Read More
2021-07-21 07:51
The research development team from SlotsUp analysed hashtag data to determine which of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions are the most Insta-worthy. The study analysed popular h… Read More
2021-07-15 07:55
Okay, so this week the weather’s not that great but how AMAZING was the weather a couple weeks ago? I don’t know about you but I was loving the sunshine! Died a little (well, a l… Read More
2021-07-12 18:35
First opened in 201`9, Van Gogh House is a local heritage site and a unique venue for exhibitions and artist residencies. This amazing place has now opened up for the general public to view… Read More
2021-04-22 08:49
Ways you can do your bit to help the planet… Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The 3 R’s – Jack Johnson even wrote a song for this years ago to help kids become more aware and get in… Read More
2021-04-21 08:24
Lola’s Lashes UK Lola’s Lashes is a UK brand is a hot topic on everyone’s lips and is all the rage over instagram. I’ve seen it advertised for a while now but never t… Read More
2021-04-16 08:30
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. I’m loving the slightly warmer weather we’ve been experiencing in London this week however I know it’s not going to las… Read More
2021-04-12 16:00
My CGM hair journey update: 3 years+ and counting I started my wavy hair journey using the Curly Girl Method at the end of 2017 (it was Dec 2017 to be exact – you can read it here). If… Read More
2021-04-12 07:46
The Waterproof and Wellies Project, part of The Outdoor Guide Foundation, is raising £5m to provide State Primary Schools with outdoor clothing & wellie boots to enable children to… Read More
2021-04-09 08:30
As the UK is on the roadmap out of lockdown, rule of six regulations are reintroduced and the sun is starting to shine. As we take advantage of finally being able to see friends and family o… Read More
2021-04-06 08:27
Mountain Warehouse launches their new organic cotton collection! 2021 has not dampened our enthusiasm for more family adventures, travels and days out. Okay, we’re a little restricted… Read More
2021-04-04 09:13
Wishing you all a wonderful Easter! Read More
2021-03-31 08:00
*ad/sponsored post Amtico as the Number 1 Option Your living room is the biggest heavy-duty room your house has, no matter if its having guests or accepting any large deliveries that arrive… Read More
2021-03-28 08:00
April 12: Get ready to leave lockdown! Get those trainers, walking shoes or wellies on and get ready to start exploring again as London and the rest of the UK gear up to leave lockdown 3.0 b… Read More
2021-03-14 00:06
To all the mamas out there, I wish you all a Happy Mother’s Day! It’s also #selfcaresunday so start your day off with Aromatherapy Asssociates for their at-home facial masterclas… Read More
2021-03-10 08:27
I came across this post below on my WP feed and it’s just what I needed to hear today. Rosemary is the owner of Soul Essence and she writes about all things mindfulness. If you need a… Read More
2021-03-08 15:49
Happy Women’s Day!! This year’s campaign theme for International Women’s Day is: #choosetochallenge “We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequ… Read More
2021-03-08 09:30
A couple weeks ago I bought these cool silicone bundt cake moulds from Amazon and I can’t get enough of using them. They’re so easy to use and clean – also, two moulds for… Read More
2021-03-03 10:00
This week I have been indulging myself in baking delicious desserts. I’ve gotten a little bored with baking and photographing cakes – too much browns and beiges I wanted to shoot… Read More
2021-03-01 09:00
I just wanted to say… THANK YOU to all those who entered the giveaway – I wish you all good luck! I’ll be drawing one lucky winner today so make sure you click back onto R… Read More
2021-02-25 09:00
Conscious, Greener Living I’m making 2021 the year of changes – changes for the better of course. Living for nearly a year on and off in lockdown has taught me that we need to be… Read More
2021-02-14 14:06
Happy Galentines ladies! I was supposed to launch this giveaway at the start of the year – because it’s a new year and I wanted to do this giveaway asap, I kind of got a little o… Read More
2021-02-12 01:53
2021-02-08 09:00
If you live in London or UK, you will be subject to current lockdown restrictions so unfortunately for us, we can’t move about to see our partners. This means you’re lucky and un… Read More
2021-02-07 00:19
Chinese New Year & Lunar New Year (Friday 12th February 2021) Chinese New Year is also known as the Lunar New Year, Spring Festival or Tết (Vietnamese). It is greatly celebrated wo… Read More
2021-02-01 09:00
If you’re not sure which S word I’m on about, it’s SEX. I wasn’t keen on using it in the title because my boy can read fluently now and I’m not ready to start t… Read More
2021-01-11 09:00
A contribution post by Helen Long – I’ve been vegan since around 2005. Since then I’ve eaten out many times, and it has become easier and easier. In London, you can now get… Read More
2021-01-08 15:00
It’s always good to look ahead but sometimes looking back in hindsight can help prevent you from making the same mistake(s) twice. It can also give you a chance to reflect on things pr… Read More
2021-01-06 09:00
You’ve seen them everywhere. Real ones. Fake ones. Big ones. Little ones. Smooth ones. Spiky ones. You might even be wondering… where’s yours? Becoming a plant parent is c… Read More
2021-01-04 22:15
January 2021 Happy New Year! Another year passes but for me, it doesn’t feel much different from last year. On top of that there’s one thing from last year that we can’t ye… Read More
2021-01-01 00:00
GOODBYE 2020 Happy New Year to you and your family! Read More
2020-12-25 12:30
Marcus Rashford MBE and the Child Food Poverty Taskforce have launched a new website; www.endchildfoodpoverty.org on December 18th, coinciding with the transmission of a new BBC documentary… Read More
2020-12-25 10:29
Merry Christmas everyone! Despite the crappy events we’ve all experienced this year, there are times when there’s a silver lining. Take care of yourselves and your family over th… Read More
2020-12-08 13:51
Hey beauties! It’s been a while since I’ve been on here writing – been feeling a little underwhelmed and just not motivated to do anything. With Christmas a few weeks away… Read More
2020-12-07 18:20
These inspirational actors are not only young at heart, they still look it too. It’s quite hard to tell how old they really are. But when you take a closer look at the number of years… Read More
2020-11-30 09:16
*Ad/sponsored post “I hear ‘Digital Agency’ but am unsure what they can do for my business…” You may hear the term a lot in business circles and through variou… Read More
2020-11-27 09:00
There’s no surprise – we love reading a new book. My children’s school teacher may argue otherwise as I never seem to read the school books with the kiddos (I do, but it&rs&hell…Read More
2020-11-24 09:00
A contribution post by Liesbeth Deddens of Climeworks. Unless you’re a climate change sceptic, you’d have to have been hiding in a cave or under a rock, not to know that our plan… Read More
2020-11-15 09:00
Birchbox: November’s Beauty Box Review Hey Beauties! I’m back with another beauty box review. Yay! I can’t believe my last review was in the summer.. oops. I’ve been… Read More
2020-11-13 09:30
Around 2 MILLION under 30s are in serious financial debt A scary but realistic fact. The truth is chilling. Especially for the under 30s who have a child/children or are living on the p… Read More
2020-11-13 09:00
Amtico as the Number 1 Option Your living room is the biggest heavy-duty room your house has, no matter if its having guests or accepting any large deliveries that arrive to the house as the… Read More
2020-11-12 18:00
Waking up in the mornings – especially during the winter season – can be really challenging for both adults and children. Those cold, dark mornings make you just want to lie in b… Read More
2020-11-11 22:05
A contribution post by Michelle McWilliam. After carrying your baby nine months, mothers then carry said baby in their arms or a sling or are found carting a car seat about. Then, as c… Read More
2020-11-11 08:00
Christmas is coming! I am counting down the weeks already! It’s the only time of the year that I really plan for – the Christmas dinner, the tree, the colour scheme for the… Read More
2020-11-10 13:46
Broadcaster Natasha Kaplinsky will host an evening of festive song and spoken word to raise money for Barnardo’s as part of the charity’s Christmas campaign, known as ‘Kids… Read More
2020-11-09 20:00
Bring sunshine into your kitchen this November with flavours from Morocco and Sicily! For a limited time only, meal box delivery company, Mindful Chef has partnered up with Naturally Fast Fo… Read More
2020-11-09 08:22
Bring on the festive season! Can you believe it’s only SIX WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS 2020 has come and (almost) gone as quickly as a blink of an eye… and despite the country going b… Read More
2020-11-02 09:00
BLACK POUND DAY: NOVEMBER 7 This year seems to be flying by… I can’t believe how quickly the year has gone! Honestly, it’s all been a blur – most days seem to blend… Read More
2020-11-01 09:00
We meet again… As we move closer to December and Christmas, we wrap up the end of the autumnal months with the clocks going back last weekend. I can’t believe how quickly the ye… Read More
2020-10-31 09:00
2020-10-23 08:00
Greenwich Dance has been awarded £192,820 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Read More
2020-10-21 07:52
A contribution post by Louise Palmer-Masterton There is a widely-held belief that we Read More
2020-10-17 21:00
A contribution post by Kenneth Yu With whispers of a second wave of Read More
2020-10-03 09:00
A contribution post by Sid Madge, author of the ‘Meee in a minute’ Read More
2020-09-24 08:00
We’re back! If you’d seen my post a couple weeks ago, I was Read More
2020-09-23 18:07
Kidbrooke’s Cator Park Playground If you’ve never been to the Cator Park Adventure Read More
2020-09-10 22:22
It’s arrived! I was slightly excited to open this box and boy was Read More
2020-09-05 10:49
The kids will be going back to school on Monday and I’m not Read More
2020-09-02 07:44
Covid-19 has affected families in different ways. If we are lucky, we have Read More
Subscribe to The Wandering Mother
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!