Blog Category: Holidays

When the kids are home from school, you can feel pressure as a parent to provide a non-stop stream of fun and games to keep them busy. You can end up spending a small fortune if you decide to try and fit in a million and one things. But the good news is that memories […]

Don’t get us wrong, we love Christmas but we wouldn’t be parents if we didn’t admit that the day itself can get a tiny bit stressful sometimes. With hot pans, an even hotter kitchen, endless dishes, and hundreds of timings to remember, dinner can be one of the most stressful parts of Christmas Day – […]

Fed up of the constant repetition of the same festive decorations year in year out and searching for a fresh look for 2017?  Get inspired this Christmas with the following selection of innovative ideas to inject a new lease of life into your home (The children can get involved too).  There’s ideas ranging from tips […]

  As the days get shorter and the temperatures get lower, we can’t help but pine for the summer sun. Luckily the winter holidays don’t all have to be about hats, scarves, and little red noses (we’re talking kids not Rudolphs, obviously). This Christmas, why not cheer up your family with some well-deserved winter sun? […]

When it comes to gifts for the kids this Christmas, it can be tempting to over-spend and go with convenience, rather than quality. Wooden toys might seem old-school, but they’re making a real comeback this festive season. In this post, we round up why they’re a great sustainable option to consider when placing your order […]

With the school holidays well underway, it is now the time of year when many families are going to be jetting off to exotic locations and spending long days playing in the sun. The longer daylight hours can often result in later bedtimes and disrupted sleep patterns throughout the school holidays; pair this with a […]

Summer is well and truly underway but there are a few things you can do in your child’s room to make the most of the season. Whether it be through some small decorative changes to really welcome the season or some top tips and tricks for staying cool on a hot night; we’ve got you […]

The long awaited Tokyo 2020 Olympics are kicking off this week with the opening ceremony showing this Friday the 23rd July. At Room To Grow we love getting involved in all the fun, from table tennis to taekwondo! There really is something for everyone. The holidays are beginning and it’s time again to keep the […]

Being a children’s bedroom and furniture specialist, we’re extremely proud of our Yorkshire roots, but if you’re visiting the wonderful county of Yorkshire this year, then you’re sure to be blown away by the beautiful scenery, whatever the weather.  Yorkshire is the largest county in England and boasts some great walks, including crags to scale, […]

Sun is shining, weather is sweet, makes you want to move those dancing feet all the way to your nearest picnic hotspot. But while most people are content to recline in the sunshine and nibble on strawberries, many of us parents know that kids need a whole lot more entertaining when it comes to picnic […]

Summer holidays are just around the corner! For most children, summer holidays are an exciting time of play dates, activities, holiday clubs and more. Whilst the kids are getting into the spirit of the summer break, it’s worth thinking about how their daily schedules will change. Think about how maintaining routines that offer predictability, that […]

  For Your Younger Children LEGOLAND, Berkshire, provides a fun time for your younger children. If the lines are long, there are Duplo blocks for your children to play with. The Hero Factory allows your children to build their own LEGO people. Make sure you take a change of clothes for a quick change after […]