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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eric & 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This weekly update covers our week of 23 February – 1 March, including Mean Girls at Manchester Opera House, Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry and a magical family trip to Disney On Ice in Liverpool.

This weekly update covers our week of 16th – 22nd February, including February half term days out in Manchester, Horrible Science at the Science and Industry Museum, spies at Imperial War Museum North, The Enormous Turnip at Waterside Arts and a slightly chaotic pancake evening.

I went to see Mean Girls The Musical at Manchester Opera House on opening night and had such a fun evening. Here’s my full experience including seats, merch and the show.

We travelled from Manchester to Liverpool to see Disney On Ice Into The Magic — here’s our full family experience including travel tips, seats, merch and show highlights.

Sarah shares her experience attending the press night of Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry with Lawrence, including merch, seats, interval and her thoughts on the show.

Our rainy day trip to The Enormous Turnip at Waterside Arts turned into a magical family memory filled with puppets, laughter and audience participation.

This weekly update covers our week of 9th – 15th February, including Alice’s school science showcase, The Lightning Thief at HOME Manchester, Meet the Hatter at Z-arts and a Valentine’s lunch at the Trafford Centre.

Meet the Hatter at Z-arts Manchester is a visually stunning family theatre experience combining dance, multimedia and imagination. Here’s what we thought when we visited with the kids.

This weekly update covers our week of 2nd – 8th February, including theatre reviews, Peppa Pig with the kids, blogging work and a lost phone drama.

Our family night at HOME Manchester watching The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical — an energetic and engaging pop-rock adventure perfect for audiences aged 8+

A creative and busy week filled with a grown-up theatre date night at Big Night of Musicals, behind-the-scenes blog work, crafty experiments, and a proud moment helping Leo build an Arctic habitat for school.

A hands-on dinosaur exhibition at Manchester Museum filled with fossils, digging, creativity and thoughtful sensory support for families.

We were invited to see Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at The Lowry, and it turned into a joyful, stress-free family theatre trip. From bubbles and musical statues to baby Evie Pig, here’s what our visit was really like — plus helpful tips on seating, travel and merchandise.

I headed to the Octagon Theatre Bolton for a 2pm matinee of The Memory of Water, a thoughtful and gently funny play about three sisters reunited before their mother’s funeral. Here’s my full theatre day experience and reflections on The Memory of Water Octagon Theatre Bolton.

Lawrence and I headed to The Lowry to see MÁM, an intense and immersive dance-theatre production filled with powerful movement and live music. Here’s what our night at the theatre was like, from seats and merch to the atmosphere of the show itself.

This weekly family update covers our real life from 19th – 25th January, including ASDA bargains, theatre nights at The Lowry, blog updates, creative projects and a big food win for Leo.

Lawrence and I were lucky enough to attend Big Night of Musicals again this year, and it was once again such a special night. From free tickets and packed crowds to unforgettable performances, it was a perfect theatre date night.

A busy but cosy family week filled with self-care, shopping, great food, and two brilliant theatre trips in one day, including SIX The Musical and To Kill a Mockingbird.

A personal press night review of Murder at Midnight at The Lowry, sharing my solo theatre experience, seat view, runtime, age guidance and why it made for a darkly funny night out.

A cosy and festive family week filled with Christmas shopping, stocking prep, and a magical theatre night in Liverpool seeing Matilda The Musical.

A festive family week filled with pantomime, musicals, and magical children’s theatre — from Robin Hood and Tina Turner to cosy moments at Z-arts and a Roald Dahl treat at The Lowry.

A busy and joyful family week full of birthday celebrations, theatre trips, festive shows, creative baking, and special moments as we share everything we got up to from 1st–7th December.

A creative and busy family week filled with birthday prep, crafting, cinema trips, and unforgettable theatre, from Wicked on the big screen to The Red Shoes at The Lowry.

A magical, immersive family experience at Z-arts in Manchester, where children can tumble into Wonderland and explore interactive zones full of imagination, play, and storytelling.

A magical family week filled with theatre trips, festive shopping, and unforgettable moments — from iconic musicals at The Lowry to a truly special Santa train ride with the children.

Step into the Upside Down at the Stranger Things Café in Manchester Primark — a fun, themed dining experience with bold décor, tasty comfort food, and plenty of photo opportunities for fans of the show.

From theatre magic and trampoline fun to dinosaur discoveries, Halloween baking and family museum days, this half-term week was full of creativity, adventures and everyday magic.

A fun and rainy family week filled with bowling, birthday celebrations, theatre trips, shopping in Manchester, and plenty of everyday moments that turned into special memories.

A joyful family week filled with Bank Holiday BBQs, farm lunches, CBeebies adventures at The Lowry, museum magic, and lots of everyday moments that made special memories.

A fun family week filled with theatre trips, back-to-school shopping, and everyday magic — from Diana Mixtape at The Lowry to Tina Turner in Liverpool and arcade fun with the kids.