Well the fidget spinner thing didn’t last long did it? Having broken most of theirs, them being banned in school and then getting bored (I know, who could have guessed) the fad has run its course. My kids have a new obsession. (They’ve probably gone off it while I’m typing…
In an attempt to eat less cereal and to be generally healthier I started making homemade granola last year. The shop-bought ones are very expensive and tend to be too filled with nuts or seeds for my fussy one who’s the biggest granola fan. This is the recipe we use,…
We’ve holidayed in Park Albatros in Coastal Tuscany twice now, in 2012 with two small boys and in 2015 with 3 kids under 7. Given the age of our kids we did a lot of day trips that involved eating ice creams in different places, and very few museums. We are…
Our kids like to think they’re very clever, they enjoy puzzles and adventures, special missions and general espionage. There’s not much call for that in everyday life, sometimes you need a daytrip to meet the need. So, with that in mind we headed to Greenan Maze, near Rathdrum in Co.…
Museums and kids are a tricky mix. They enjoy some parts but not others, so balance is absolutely vital to a successful visit. On our recent London trip we threw caution to the wind and decided to go for broke, declaring Day 3 to be Museum Day. One Day, Three…
I’ve always been proud of where I’m from. If you know me or if we have ever met me, it’s probably one of the first things you found out about me. I’m Wexford through and through, a purebred I tell people. (Whether they ask or not) My father is from…
We hadn’t been to Kerry since Cathal was very small, and had only spent an afternoon in Killarney then as we were based in Tralee. Our last visit to the town for a minibreak was severely restrictedby the Foot and Mouth Outbreak back in the early 2000’s (the National Park…
Eating out on family holidays is always a balancing act with precision timing required. Go too late and the kids will be overtired and cranky, go too early and the kids will be overtired and cranky. You don’t want them eating chicken nuggets and chips every night but they are…
Here’s my annual guide to holidaying with kids around Duncannon and the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford. It’s where I grew up, and we spend lots of time there with the kids all year ’round. I’ve included some practical information this year to answer the questions I’ve been asked, and…
We had a great family holiday in Portugal last year, but before we went we weren’t quite sure what to expect. We’d been before as a couple but had forgotten a lot about that trip (that’s what getting older does to you) and bringing kids into the equation always makes…
Welcome to Bumbles of Rice. I'm Sinéad, a mum of three from Wexford, Ireland. You can read all about me in the ABOUT section. I've been sharing recipes, tips and the ups and downs of parenting here since 2012. Expect humour and from the heart pieces, travel and recipes, with lots of keeping it real. You might relate. You might laugh. Click around and see what you think. If you'd like to work with me email me bumblesofrice@gmail.com
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