Remember Remember the 5th November

The year is going really fast and this weekend is Bonfire Night.  This is a lovely time of year to share with your family and friends.  I thought I would devote this blog to some fun activities you can do on the lead up to the 5th.

Fireworks collages/paintings

Most effective with black paper as your base.  Use tissue paper, glitter, paint and get your children to create their own art masterpiece.

Make some firework party food

I found loads of different ideas on pinterest and have saved some to my board.  Here is the link to ideas.

Make some Firework decorations

Hold a firework party

After making lots of delicious food why not invite friends and family round to enjoy it.  If you are having fireworks at home make sure all little ones are aware of firework safety and are kept away from the fireworks.

Remember to keep safe when using fireworks around young children. Happy Bonfire Night.

My Family Visit to Bristol Balloon Fiesta, Ashton Court Bristol

Every August the Bristol Balloon Fiesta is held at Ashton Court Estate in Bristol.  I studied at the University of West Of England 05-08 but due to being in August and out of uni term I never attended the Fiesta although it is world famous.  Different balloons, shapes and sizes take off together over three days at dawn and dusk.  They also have a fun fair and events throughout the days of the fiesta.


Me and my aunt, cousins, cousin in law and their children braved the early start we arrived at the car park at 5.15am on a sunday morning!!! Absolulty crazy but coffee helped along with the amazing breakfast bagettes my cousin made us. 

My cousins little ones are 5 and 14 months and they were on such good form.  C ran around with his mums and my I phones taking photos that I seem to have the same one five times.  Little H is not as mobile so sat gazing at all the balloons whilst enjoying stuffing food in his mouth so was very easily pleased.

 Lovely couple of hours had by all and very popular as a lot of people there and best of all its completely free to access the grounds.  There is free parking but is abit of a walk.  We paid for nearer parking which is expensive but relative if you have a car full of people or children.