Blog » Month: July 2018

Technology in Play comes to Leeds

In her guest blog, Sharon co founder of Technology in Play (TiP) which has recently started in Leeds discusses why it is important to inspire kids to be creators not just consumers…

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Picnic Lunch Ideas

If you’re anything like me I’m already starting to tire of making picnics and the Mini Mumblers are bored of my staple ham and tuna sandwiches! Poole Mumbler Maria has…

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School Uniform – All you need to know!!

Whether you have little ones embarking on their Reception year or bigger kids returning for their next step, there’s lots to get sorted for back to school, where to start?!…

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Our Day Out at William’s Den

With family living close by we love a day out at Willams Den!  We do the journey across to East Yorkshire regularly and Williams Den is easy to find just…

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3 Tips for Choosing the Right Team for Your Child

Choosing the right team for your child can make or break their love for football. You may be at the stage where your child wants to join their first football…

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What’s On At Your Local North Leeds Library Over The Summer Holidays

There are lots of free events taking places at libraries across North Leeds this summer, centred around the 2018 Summer Reading Challenge – Mischief Makers.  The below roundup provides a…

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How can I support a grieving child?

This guest blog post has been written by OWLS (Overcoming Worry, Loss & Sadness). OWLS is a self-referral bereavement service for children and their families experiencing grief. OWLS is funded…

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Life Size T-Rex Comes To Trinity Leeds!

If you go down to Trinity Leeds today (or any other day over the holidays) you’re in for a ginormous surprise!  A life sized trespassing Tyrannosaurus Rex has landed right…

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Help Protect your Children without Spending a Penny

*This is an advertorial blog for Aviva.  Keeping your children safe and sound is probably the top priority of most parents. Even when they’re crying for seemingly no good reason…

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RHS Harlow Carr: Summer Holiday Jurassic Discovery

Take a step back in time from 21st July – 2nd September and unearth secrets from the land that time forgot at RHS Garden Harlow Carr this summer. Families can…

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Flying with Children

Travelling abroad with children can seem like a daunting task, the below guide from Sainsbury’s Bank is full of handy tips to make the flight go as smoothly as possible,…

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Pop down to the City Centre’s crafty new place to play

Youngsters in Leeds can get creative this summer in a colourful new space designed to help them channel their inner artist. Starting this weekend, Victoria Gardens, outside Leeds Art Gallery, will…

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The Milk Churn – Farm Cafe & Gelateria

Based on the working farm of T.D Goodall all the gelato is made fresh on the farm, from the milk and cream from their own cows. With a wide selection…

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Things to do with the kids when you’re shattered!

There’s nothing harder than looking after kids when you’re tired or poorly. Much as we love them, they’re not the most sympathetic of creatures and will still want to bounce…

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20 cheap and easy summer activities you can do at home

Home School’s out for summer and quality time with the kids is right around the corner – but how to fill seven whole weeks without breaking the bank? Unless a…

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Tips for travelling with kids

Holidays can be the highlight of the year, but getting there can test the boldest of souls. Kids aren’t the easiest of travelling companions (and to be honest, adults aren’t…

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Tips for visiting the beach with babies

Beach holidays take on a whole new meaning with kids, don’t they? There’s much less sunbathing and relaxing and much more sun cream slathering while fishing sand out of the…

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Independence: Being School Ready Part 2

Lucy Patrick is a former primary school headteacher and co–owner of North Kirklees Mumbler. This is part 2 in her series of short articles about how you can support your…

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Big Little Days – big discounts on days out with your little ones

*This is an advertorial blog for Big Little Days. Guest Blog by Big Little Days Big Little Days – the brand new members’ club for parents is here and we…

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Finding your Summer Holiday Balance

Claire and Nneka started Mellownest with one mission in mind; to help parents develop a more mindful style of parenting. With backgrounds in educational psychology and emotional well-being, they want to…

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Unmissable Summer Fun at Piglets Adventure Farm

From 21st July – 3rd September Piglets Adventure Farm is full of unmissable family fun, with amazing magic shows and incredible circus acrobatics, you won’t want to miss it! Get…

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Camp Xplode – Summer Camps

Welcome to Camp Xpode. Leeds best holiday camp for children age 3 – 16yrs. At Camp Xplode we create environments for children to learn, grow and prosper through a host of multi-activity…

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Summer Holiday Planning and Activity Sheets

With only a few weeks left until the summer holidays, you are likely to be starting to think of things you can do with your Mini Mumblers!  We are very…

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Ask Consilia – Guidance and help for anyone needing support with Divorce

**This is a sponsored blog post from Consilia Legal** In partnership with Mumbler, we are reaching out to local parents to provide support with any family law queries you may…

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Ways to help Settle a Newborn Baby

In her guest blog Annie Robinson, owner of Blooming Babies and a practicing midwife shares her top tips to help settle a newborn baby. 1.Touch Skin to skin –  Oxytocin is…

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End of year teacher gift ideas

If you are anything like me you are wondering how the last few weeks of term have crept up so quickly!  Children and teachers across the country rejoice, whilst, lets…

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A Financial Guide to Starting a Family – Finding your feet as new parents

*This is an advertorial blog for Aviva. Whether you’re simply planning ahead or already have a little one on the way, raising a family can mean big changes to your…

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