Our fifth and final Calypso Holiday Hacks activity falls into the life hacks category. We decided to have a theme for the week, namely Roald Dahl books. Dylan and Xander have both been taking part in The Big Friendly Read and it’s fair to say it has captured their imaginations! Obviously, the books themselves have played …
The latest Calypso Holiday Hacks activity we tried is ideal for a rainy day. An indoor scavenger hunt! The only thing that it costs is a little time to organise and, of course, it can also be enjoyed in the garden on sunny days. Dylan is very good at reading, while Xander has a keen eye …
There’s nothing quite like a picnic on a beach to play chicken with the weather! That’s just what we did for our latest Calypso Holiday Hacks activity. Armed with lunch, a picnic blanket and sunscreen we descended on our nearest beach. Choosing this activity was easy. It’s inexpensive – the only cost involved was the …
Like many other parents, it was important to us to get the summer holidays off to a good start. Kate and I want the kids – Dylan and Xander in particular – to get plenty of fresh air and exercise. This idea from the Calypso Holiday Hacks campaign, then, was just the job. We took them …
The summer holidays are fast approaching and parents face the mixed blessing of having the children around more! Of course, it’s great to spend more time with them, but keeping them entertained can be a challenge. Particularly for six weeks! I readily admit that the holidays have been known to get me stressed at times. Help, …