31st Jul 2023
How can you get food vouchers for the school holidays? The school summer holidays are in full swing, and children everywhere are basking in the thrill of time off school. But it can be difficult during the school breaks for those who claim free school meals during term time. Missing out on those free school…
31st Jul 2023
Welcome back to our monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last six years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, bablands.com. I’ve learnt a lot about…
19th Jul 2023
Free Krispy Kreme doughnuts on England match days Popular sweet treat business Krispy Kreme is giving away up to 225,000 doughnuts to England football fans on match days. What’s better than a mid-morning doughnut and a cuppa? A FREE mid-morning doughnut and a cuppa. Brew-tiful! As England fans gear up to support their team this…
23rd Jun 2023
It’s not long now until the end of term and if you’re like me, you’ll be starting to think about what to do with the kids over the summer holidays. It can be really hard to find fun activities and days out that don’t break the bank. Even a seemingly free trip to the beach…
15th Jun 2023
Free open-air cinemas launch in London and Edinburgh this month Is there anything better than chilling with your friends in the sun, having a picnic and basking in the heat? Well, now there is. Just add your fave movie into the mix, and you’ve got a new summer hangout. When you envision the cinema, you picture…
31st May 2023
Free family days out in June Welcome back to our monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last five years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog,…
30th Mar 2023
We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to 3 outdoor Dandelion Solar Lights from Idyll Home. the prize Idyll Home started back in 2010 with a simple mission, to curate an online store full of beautiful and unique home accessories and furnishings that stand out from the bland but without costing the earth – both…
20th Mar 2023
This gold bullion post is sponsored by Tally The UK is still witnessing double-digit inflation, and, if you’ve any form of wealth, this is very bad news indeed. That’s because rising inflation means your pounds are silently losing real-term value. In other words, £100 can buy you less today than it could this time last…
3rd Mar 2023
We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a games bundle with Asmodee UK worth £85 the prize The Easter fun starts here! We’re giving you the chance to win an Easter board games bundle, just in time for the Easter break. This family fun collection of 5 popular Asmodee games is perfect for…
20th Feb 2023
Pancake Day (also known as Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday) was traditionally a day of excess and indulgence before the strict fasting of Lent set in. Today, though, it’s really just an excuse to stuff our faces with pancakes because we can. You can be clever, though and save money on Pancake Day by clearing…
11th Jan 2023
Inherited a property you don’t know what to do with? Second home that sits gathering dust? Time to make money by renting out your holiday home! If you are lucky enough to own a holiday home, it could become more of a financial burden than a luxury. If this is the case, check out our…
3rd Jan 2023
Looking for some free days out in January? Welcome back to our monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last six years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on…