Activities for Children

Whether your rained in at home or planning a family day out, check out these ideas for activities with children.

Keep the Weeds, Save the Bees

Bees are so much more important to our everyday lives than many of us believe. Bees are pollinators, and they do their job very well. A third of the world’s food production depends on bees, so without them, you can imagine how difficult life would be, especially in less developed regions of the world. We…

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St. Patricks Day at home 2021

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Although the holiday cannot be celebrated in the streets of Ireland this year, we have chosen some fun activities for the family to enjoy on March 17th. How can I have a parade at home? Although we won’t be able to attend parades this year, there is still a live stream…

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Different types of play

Play for children means having fun but that’s not all it entails. It is crucial to the developmental growth of babies and children. It can also mean different things to different people. Some children love reading while others love building lego or playing board games. Play is individual to each child or baby. Ther are…

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Top 10 rainy day activities for children

If the usual Irish weather is preventing you from taking the children outside, here are our top 10 rainy day activities for children!   Play Hide and Seek Children love playing this and you would be surprised how much time you can spend playing this, even in a small space. Get creative with the rules…

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Best Books for Children this Christmas!

Books are such a great present to give children so we were thrilled when Dawn from My Higher Shelf shared some of her top picks of the best children’s books! Top Picks of the best Children’s Books: I know I’m biased but I love giving and receiving books for gifts. Nothing excites me more than…

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Family Events at Culture Night 2019

Culture Night and Great Family Events! Culture Night is taking place this Friday 20th September with loads of theatres, museums, libraries, galleries and more across the country throwing open their doors to the public.  There are loads of great venues and public spaces taking part in the arts, heritage and culture event across the island…

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10 top ideas for a family day out with the kids!

Summer is finally here and with the good weather, it’s a great opportunity to get out and about with the kids. Here are our top picks for a fun and action-packed day out that everyone will enjoy! Tayto Park There are endless activities for all the family at Tayto Park. From Europe’s largest wooden rollercoaster,…

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