<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sarah Monaghan: Family, Fun & Everyday Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where everyday magic meets family fun and creativity, Your go-to blog for family days out, DIY crafts, theatre, recipes & magical moments]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:48:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[RECPIES -  MARS BAR CORNFLAKE NEST CAKES – EASY NO-BAKE EASTER TREATS FOR KIDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[These Mars Bar cornflake nest cakes are a quick and easy no-bake Easter treat for kids. Made with chocolate, cornflakes and mini eggs, they’re perfect for family baking fun.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/recpies-mars-bar-cornflake-nest-cakes-easy-no-bake-easter-treats-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dad5ee8614fb4128af29eb</guid><category><![CDATA[ Recipes & Baking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Easter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:29:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_c3b809ec458240658929995bc687e859~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVIEW - A Squash and a Squeeze at Waterside Arts – A Lovely Midweek Theatre Trip with the Kids ✨]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our review of A Squash and a Squeeze at Waterside Arts. A fun, interactive children’s theatre show with creative puppetry, catchy songs and a relaxed, family-friendly theatre experience.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-a-squash-and-a-squeeze-at-waterside-arts-a-lovely-midweek-theatre-trip-with-the-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d91d47515c02011a0bf1ce</guid><category><![CDATA[ Theatre]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Theatre Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:26:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_b10b8304539b4e05af83eb33154d8d9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos Exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum Manchester – An Out-of-This-World Family Day Out ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our visit to Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos Manchester at the Science and Industry Museum was a fun, interactive family day out filled with hands-on science, space adventures and plenty for kids to explore.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-horrible-science-cosmic-chaos-exhibition-at-the-science-and-industry-museum-manchester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d8f806f6703ec22bea0362</guid><category><![CDATA[Attractions & Experiences]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exhibitions]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:34:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_e5e52b34f5bd4d59b227b9373b5b1a26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVIEW - INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS AT THE LOWRY – A TWIST-FILLED THEATRE NIGHT WITH MY MUM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts at The Lowry is a twist-filled theatre mystery with plenty to keep you guessing throughout this engaging evening out in Salford.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-inspector-morse-house-of-ghosts-at-the-lowry-a-twist-filled-theatre-night-with-my-mum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d934074750526d40bd1626</guid><category><![CDATA[ Theatre]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Theatre Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_53ffb2b05ef441e19c12ea1f8ece7d8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 30th March – 6th April | Easter Prep, Top Hat &#38; Family Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy family weekly update featuring Easter prep, baking, a trip to see Top Hat at The Lowry and a fun Easter party filled with games, food and family moments.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-30th-march-6th-april-easter-prep-top-hat-family-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d4f9b6f1e9d95ab5e70457</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Update]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:52:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_70bcfdf3844a4577b9a7b6b14187796b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVIEW - TOP HAT THE MUSICAL AT THE LOWRY – A THEATRE NIGHT THAT SURPRISED ME]]></title><description><![CDATA[We went to see Top Hat the Musical at The Lowry and it completely surprised me. From incredible tap dancing to iconic songs like Puttin’ on the Ritz, it’s such a fun and feel-good night at the theatre.
]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-top-hat-the-musical-at-the-lowry-a-theatre-night-that-surprised-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf1332f7044e6cf7a9e4ea</guid><category><![CDATA[ Theatre Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Theatre]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:19:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_4702022717a04caab043d72b8cb99fe5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 23rd – 29th March | Dentist Drama, Easter Prep &#38; A Cosy Weekend at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family weekly update featuring a dentist visit, Easter prep, a theatre trip to The Lowry and a cosy weekend of family time and film days at home.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-23rd-29th-march-dentist-drama-easter-prep-a-cosy-weekend-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cafb4a6d22c86f75a5af19</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Update]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:17:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_60764f5369344cc7b07636aff6360204~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 16th – 22nd March | St Patrick’s Day Party, Baking &#38; A Little Self-Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family weekly update filled with St Patrick’s Day baking, party prep and a fun family celebration, followed by a relaxing rest day and a lovely late Mother’s Day lunch.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-16th-22nd-march</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c9e43c495b6130435505a7</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Update]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:49:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_9e0722d9bf64445ca79e4b21b966d80a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVIEW - ERIC &#38; ERN AT THE LOWRY: A NOSTALGIC NIGHT WITH MY DAD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric &#38; Ern at The Lowry is a nostalgic and heartwarming tribute to Morecambe and Wise, featuring classic sketches, music and strong performances in a charming family-friendly show.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-eric-ern-at-the-lowry-a-nostalgic-night-with-my-dad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c469a3e15007f12d6c69cf</guid><category><![CDATA[ Theatre]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Theatre Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:49:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_a4b5b2f9d67f4cc392713cc259bfc67e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEEKLY UPDATE: 9th – 15th March | Easter Shopping, Brave Bettie &#38; Early Mother’s Day Celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[My weekly update for 9th–15th March including Easter shopping, a Trafford Centre day out, Brave Bettie at Z-arts, Alice’s school concert, early Mother’s Day celebrations and St Patrick’s Day crafts.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/weekly-update-9th-15th-march-easter-shopping-brave-bettie-early-mother-s-day-celebrations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c19e1669ed8cb882ab60bc</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Update]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:43:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_3ca309cc600c406d8db3479b1253838a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Shamrock Hot Dogs (Easy St Patrick’s Day Puff Pastry Recipe)]]></title><description><![CDATA[These Shamrock Hot Dogs are a fun and easy St Patrick’s Day recipe made with puff pastry and hot dogs. Perfect for kids, picky eaters, and festive parties.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/shamrock-hot-dogs-easy-st-patrick-s-day-puff-pastry-recipe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be8762cf14a7a450cbf496</guid><category><![CDATA[ Recipes & Baking]]></category><category><![CDATA[St. Patricks Day]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parties & Celebrations]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:13:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_5bef6f4835ce4b188e5a15df7e051fad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shamrock Mini Pizzas – A Fun &#38; Easy St Patrick’s Day Recipe for Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[These shamrock mini pizzas are a quick, fun, and family-friendly St Patrick’s Day recipe made with tortilla wraps and simple toppings. Perfect for parties, picky eaters, and getting kids involved in the kitchen!]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/shamrock-mini-pizzas-a-fun-easy-st-patrick-s-day-recipe-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bdca3ccf14a7a450ca2d23</guid><category><![CDATA[ Recipes & Baking]]></category><category><![CDATA[St. Patricks Day]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parties & Celebrations]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:36:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_ad2dabcb732f42c183baa8af65d127b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Leprechaun Hat Treats – Easy No-Bake St Patrick’s Day Snack]]></title><description><![CDATA[These Leprechaun Hat treats are the cutest no-bake St Patrick’s Day snack! Made with biscuits, marshmallows and chocolate, they’re quick, easy and perfect for kids to help make.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/leprechaun-hat-treats-easy-no-bake-st-patrick-s-day-snack</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bda8b3bd46da1f6b27a5bb</guid><category><![CDATA[St. Patricks Day]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parties & Celebrations]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Recipes & Baking]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:49:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_8243770846de4db8bbe49cba7abea7ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Lemonade Recipe – A Fun Leprechaun Drink for St Patrick’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[This easy green lemonade recipe is the perfect St Patrick’s Day drink! Made with fresh lemons and a natural green colour from spinach, it’s fun, family-friendly and surprisingly delicious.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/green-lemonade-recipe-a-fun-leprechaun-drink-for-st-patrick-s-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd76f6f20a14d188129eed</guid><category><![CDATA[St. Patricks Day]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parties & Celebrations]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Recipes & Baking]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:33:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_56afe0a1cb094313a4a6bb5efaf3eb4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Leprechaun Hat Craft for Kids ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fun and easy DIY Leprechaun Hat craft for kids. Perfect for St Patrick’s Day parties, school celebrations or festive dress-up using simple craft materials.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/diy-leprechaun-hat-craft-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b67f625a996f5d66945c65</guid><category><![CDATA[St. Patricks Day]]></category><category><![CDATA[ DIY & Crafts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Featured & Popular]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parties & Celebrations]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:33:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_ae81b02e7d924417b3cbcb0a28ee54c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Shamrock Paper Chain Craft for Kids ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to make a DIY Shamrock Paper Chain with this easy St Patrick’s Day craft for kids. A fun decoration made with coloured card and simple craft supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/diy-shamrock-paper-chain-craft-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b71ca002111efc4a73d21c</guid><category><![CDATA[Parties & Celebrations]]></category><category><![CDATA[St. Patricks Day]]></category><category><![CDATA[ DIY & Crafts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Featured & Popular]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_a3bb6722c07c40f9a788947a18b87cf0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Pretzel Shamrocks – An Easy St Patrick’s Day Treat]]></title><description><![CDATA[These easy Pretzel Shamrocks are a fun St Patrick’s Day treat made with mini pretzels, pretzel sticks and green white chocolate. A simple festive snack that’s perfect to make with kids.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/pretzel-shamrocks-an-easy-st-patrick-s-day-treat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b73773b77817bc0c9df6d3</guid><category><![CDATA[St. Patricks Day]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Recipes & Baking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Featured & Popular]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parties & Celebrations]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:24:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_ba086c4b62394a2281d42f5172b65884~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVIEW – BRAVE BETTIE AT Z-ARTS MANCHESTER – A MAGICAL MORNING OF STORYTELLING AND ADVENTURE ✨]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Brave Bettie Z-arts Manchester review explores this imaginative children’s theatre production for ages 3–8, blending storytelling, music and Zimbabwean mythology in a magical woodland adventure.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-brave-bettie-at-z-arts-manchester-a-magical-morning-of-storytelling-and-adventure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b600534898c9cce5a2e6a3</guid><category><![CDATA[ Theatre]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Theatre Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Featured & Popular]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:29:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_9041db3d11ec48d6ad15876df87e8f58~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Spies, Lies and Deception at Imperial War Museum North — A Free Spy Adventure the Kids Absolutely Loved]]></title><description><![CDATA[We visited the free Spies, Lies and Deception exhibition at Imperial War Museum North during half term. Here’s what we thought of the interactive spy missions and family-friendly activities.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-spies-lies-and-deception-at-imperial-war-museum-north-a-free-spy-adventure-the-kids-absol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af6abc053d59350a14f0be</guid><category><![CDATA[Attractions & Experiences]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exhibitions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Featured & Popular]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:31:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_88ca6018f33a4d6b9c59f0a21f716542~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: 2nd–8th March — Mean Girls, World Book Day &#38; a Busy Week of YouTube Editing]]></title><description><![CDATA[My weekly update for 2nd–8th March featuring Mean Girls The Musical in Manchester, World Book Day costumes for Alice and Leo, Leo’s speech therapy appointment, lots of YouTube editing and a badge-making craft project.]]></description><link>https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/weekly-update-2nd-8th-march-mean-girls-world-book-day-a-busy-week-of-youtube-editing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af19801b8e90b2a7e90743</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Update]]></category><category><![CDATA[Featured & Popular]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:52:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50d1ab_543d628e9df84ac0880d9c4be8dcc0be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Monaghan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>