Looking for ways to entertain the kids at home over the Easter Holidays? If you want something a bit different from the usual egg hunt, these Mumbler tried-and-tested family games…
I don’t know what my kids love the most at Easter – gobbling their body weight in chocolate or the whole family egg hunt around the garden. Their grandparents hide…
As the second week of ‘homeschooling’ beckons, you might be wondering what else is worth teaching? As well as maintaining your child’s academic education, now is the perfect time to…
We might not be able to fawn over spring babies at farms and zoos in person, but this year there’s another way to see lambs and newborn animals – online!…
Look for the helpers – it’s a phrase that brings comfort and calm the world over in time of panic and stress. Here in Calderdale, people are already reaching out…
Schools will no doubt send some work home if they have to closure during coronavirus. But it’s reassuring to know that there are plenty of free educational resources online. This…
We’re going on an Egg Hunt, we’re going to catch a big one – and we’ll try our very best not to eat them when our kids are asleep! You…
With so much time indoors ahead of us over the next few weeks (or months!), the ‘hygge’ lifestyle could be a great way to bring some enjoyment and relaxation into…
Keeping up with toddlers can be a full time job can’t it? And now most schools and nurseries are closing, we’ll be having more toddler time without the usual visits,…
Calderdale Council has responded to Government advice on coronavirus by closing many of its public leisure and culture venues for at least 12 weeks. From 5pm on Friday, March 20,…
The Government announced last night, Monday 16th March 2020, that everyone who can, should work from home. Working in a different environment can be challenging to say the least, especially…
Covid-19 has brought lots of uncertainty and inevitably, many of us are thinking of how to feed our families if we have to stay home. So we thought it would be…
If your children fancy doing some baking during their days at home, these easy-to-follow recipes from our friends at North Leeds Mumbler are sure to be a hit (and hopefully…
Spring means one thing (apart from Easter Eggs!) – and that’s cute baby animals! We don’t have a petting zoo in Halifax, but there are plenty within an hour’s drive….
Much as most of us love being at home, there’s only so much home schooling we can cope with (teachers, you’re amazing!) If you’re running out of steam, or simply…
Mother’s Day is upon us and while we’re all hoping for breakfast in bed and a nice lie in, some family time would be nice too. Sleep ins don’t exist…
Prefer not to cook for your Mother’s Day celebration? We don’t blame you, it’s the perfect opportunity to relax! Lucky for us, there are loads of local options where you…
You must stay at home – that’s the latest coronavirus statement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson as of today, Monday, March 23, 2020. Here at Mumbler, the LAST thing we…
Warming up in a cafe can be the perfect cold-weather treat and it’s definitely our go-to to for meeting friends. Since I have three young children in tow, I always…
Still need a costume for World Book Day? Don’t worry about spending £15 on a costume (unless you want to, there’s no shame in paying to make things easier!) –…
