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Finding everyday learning opportunities to teach children about money can be tricky as your children get older. Children are typically most enthusiastic to develop their knowledge of money when they are younger, enjoying identifying a coin's value, and counting it out of course! But beyond the piggybank years, how can parents really give their child a sound financial education without boring...

We decided to head to Rosslare Strand for a couple of nights last weekend, to start the school holidays on a good foot. We had hummed and hawed about taking the car, but (after arguing about who would drive and who would try to keep the kids entertained) we decided to book the train on Iarnród Éireann instead, and we’re very glad we did! We would normally hop in the car to take the two hour...

Today, I downloaded the Q-Bot smartphone app from the Legoland website and got ahead of the crowds on the children's favourite rides from yesterday. The Atlantis Submarine was their absolute favourite and mum and dad's too! We also had time to visit the 4-D Legoland movie today as we had just focused on the rides the previous day. The highlight for the children was seeing a special live...

The Novotel hotel was just a short 35 minutes drive to Legoland. Google Maps came to our rescue again here and guided us to the theme park with precision accuracy. Today, being the Friday that the Easter holidays commenced, the English schools were still in session until the late afternoon so we had Legoland practically to ourselves! The queues for the rides and attractions were only a few short...

The early morning start did little to dampen the excited spirits of my children as we prepared for our 'first ever' trip on a ferry boat! We rose at 6:30am and were well organised with the car packed from the night before so it was a smooth transition from bed to car seat for the children who we wrapped up warm in their dressing gowns. Of course there was no traffic on the road at this...

As Mum-in-Residence for MummyPages, I was really excited when IKEA asked me to check out their new “Bring the Family Together” range of ideas. With family life sometimes feeling like it’s running on a timetable of eating, sleeping, drop-offs and pick-ups, that we have no time to just simply ‘be’. Be a family, have fun, get creative, make a mess...and not worry about the clean-up, or...

As Mum-in-Residence for MummyPages, I was really excited when IKEA asked me to check out their new “Bring the Family Together” range of ideas. With family life sometimes feeling like it’s running on a timetable of eating, sleeping, drop-offs and pick-ups, that we have no time to just simply ‘be’. Be a family, have fun, get creative, make a mess...and not worry about the clean-up, or...

As Mum-in-Residence for MummyPages, I was really excited when IKEA asked me to check out their new “Bring the Family Together” range of ideas. With family life sometimes feeling like it’s running on a timetable of eating, sleeping, drop-offs and pick-ups, that we have no time to just simply ‘be’. Be a family, have fun, get creative, make a mess...and not worry about the clean-up, or...

As a busy mum of two very spirited children, I can testify that Green Isle’s range of frozen food is my lifesaver. I always have a few bags in the freezer so that I can whip up a quick meal for the family without compromising on nutrition. The Asian Stir Fry mix is a firm favourite in our house and is ready in a matter of minutes. The frozen vegetable range is extensive and easy to steam cook in...

As Mum-in-Residence for MummyPages, I was really excited when IKEA asked me to check out their new “Bring the Family Together” range of ideas. With family life sometimes feeling like it’s running on a timetable of eating, sleeping, drop-offs and pick-ups, that we have no time to just simply ‘be’. Be a family, have fun, get creative, make a mess...and not worry about the clean-up, or...