5 Old School Toys Which Are Just As Fun Today

There’s nothing like good old fashioned fun to get the whole family playing together. Forget about iPhones and tablets, sod those fancy scooters with three wheels,  whether you’re off on holiday or just mucking around in the garden this summer, here are 5 old favourites to share with your kids (when you’re not playing a… Read more »

5 Hassle-Free Pets For Kids

“Muuuum, can we have a puppy?” “Muuum, why can’t I have a hamster like Kirsty?” – if you’re tired of being pleaded with for a pet, but don’t want to commit to 7 years of vet’s bills and house training, we’ve got some much better alternatives. They’re pretty much free, fun, educational and they’ll leave… Read more »

5 Ways To Keep The Kids Quiet In The Backseat

“Are we nearly there yet?” If you’re tired of hearing this regular, plaintive whine and then breaking up sporadic squabbles in the back seat, here are six smart ways to keep your little angels occupied and absorbed on long car journeys this summer. Whether you’re driving to see family on the other side of the… Read more »

Should You Cut Your Children’s Hair?

You may not be Toni or Guy, but how hard can a home haircut be? Whether your little one’s a difficult wriggler in the hairdresser’s chair or simply laid back enough for a DIY do, here are the whys, why nots and how tos of cutting your kids’ hair. To Cut or Not to Cut?… Read more »

8 Laughing Babies Who Will Royally Cheer You Up

Is there anything which makes the troubles of the world melt away quite like videos of babies laughing? We don’t think so. If you’re down on your luck after an unlucky round of bingo online, or you’ve had a rough morning all round,  prepare to get royally cheered up by these “squee”-inducing little creatures. We… Read more »

Two Little Fleas’ 5 Favourite Mummy Vlogs

If you’re an online kind of mum (or dad) you may find yourself tuning in to the odd “mummy” YouTube channel as you surf between your best bingo sites, news sources and online stores. Vlogging (video blogging) is taking off in a big way among the “mummy blogger” crowd and Two Little Fleas have been… Read more »

5 Alternative Fashion Brands for Young Fashionistas

Forget Topshop and H&M, there are tonnes of brilliant alternative children’s wear labels, designed especially for kids and full of creative loveliness that young fashionistas will adore! We’ve collected a few of our favourites so your budding Vivienne Westwood can step out in fashion-forward style.  1. Little Key Leaf A riot of joyous color and… Read more »

5 Fun, Free Recycling Make & Do’s For Kids

Is your recycling pile starting to look like the leaning tower of Pisa? Do you have more old newspapers and empty bottles than green recycling bags? Before you head to the dump to dispose of it all, why not use all of your handy recycled resources to try one (or all!) of our fun “Make… Read more »

Do Hands-On Dads Have “More Cojones”?

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg’s wife, Miriam González Durántez, interrupted a talk by her husband on Wednesday to stick up for hands-on dads. Ms González Durántez stated that men who take the time to look after their children and develop strong relationships with them have “more cojones” that those who don’t – despite stereotypical views… Read more »

3 Spring Projects for Green Fingered Kids

Does your little darling love all things dirty, wormy, wiggly and garden-based? Last week we suggested a few ideas to encourage your young ‘uns to get outside and enjoy the spring, but what if your kids are already keen nature lovers? We’ve put together 3 fun, gardening projects for green-fingered kids to get stuck into…. Read more »