Blog » Month: March 2020

COVID-19 Home Learning: Safari Hunt for Kids at Home

Picture Trail  Animal-Pictures All you need to do is print the pictures (Download them here), cut them along the dashed line (as there are two images per A4 print out),…

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How to Support Your Nutrition During COVID-19 Self-Isolation

In their guest blog, the team at hero have put together their top tips to support your health during this challenging time. Here are their recommendations when it comes to nutrition!…

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Janno Media Story Writing Competition for kids

Here’s a children’s Story Writing ✍️ Competition…but with a difference. The team at Janno Media will turn the winning story into an animated video. Ready, Steady, Write…🎥 We’ve come up…

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Easter Crafts

We are all looking for activities to do and I know crafting is a big hit in our house! We got out the crafting kit and have had a play,…

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How to Exercise at Home with the Kids from Inspire Me Personal Training – Week 1

Each day we set off with the best of intentions to be a great Mum, Cleaner, Cook, Worker, Partner, Friend and now Teacher! In that list, many parents will push…

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David Phillip Estate Agents: Coronavirus update for people selling their home

You have found your dream home, instructed solicitors and your mortgage is in place – but parties are now in isolation due to Coronavirus, so what should you do? The…

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Home School: 10 Basic Life Skills for Kids

As the first week of ‘homeschooling’ draws to a close, you may be wondering what else might be worth teaching? As well as maintaining your child’s academic education, now is the…

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Radio Aire Cash for Kids Appeal

Cash for Kids exists to help local families who need it the most in our communities. Those who are living in or on the brink of poverty will be feeling…

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Keep in touch with Leeds Museums and Galleries at home

Museum-lovers across Leeds will get the chance to travel back in time and explore thousands of years of history from home thanks to a new series of online digital discovery…

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Coronavirus Self Isolation: Taking Care of your Mental Health

Whilst looking after your physical health is key – handwashing, exercise etc Looking after your mental health is so important too!! These are uncertain times and that can be stressful….

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Places To See Baby Animals Online

We might not be able to coo over spring babies at farms and zoos in person, but this year there’s another way to see lambs and newborn animals – online!…

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COVID-19: Keeping your kids connected to Family & Friends

In these uncertain times, our children are going to miss the social aspects of school, clubs and extracurricular activities more than anything. With this in mind, we have put together…

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Brilliant garden based activities to do with kids

If you need some inspiration and ideas of things to do in your garden or in a safe open space with the kids whilst you’re at home, then we’ve come…

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Keeping Positive During Coronavirus- Listen to your grandparents generation

This fabulous guest blog about keeping a positive attitude was sent in by a Mumbler Nanna- Linda Oldridge. Here she shares her advice about maintaining a positive attitude few the…

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Covid-19 Home Learning: Follow the Rainbow Trail in your neighbourhood

  Following on from the great response to the idea in the Wharfedale & Craven Mumbler Chat Group! Whilst the children are off school, they might like to take a…

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Kids Self-Isolation Daily Schedule

Keeping some form of routine during these uncertain times is a must! With this in mind, Mumbler has created a daily schedule which we are going to try to follow!…

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2020 Tour de Yorkshire and ASDA Tour de Yorkshire women’s race postponed due to COVID-19

PRESS RELEASE ON BEHALF OF WELCOME TO YORKSHIRE: As part of the fight against the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) have made…

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Tips for home working

The government announced that during lockdown 3 everyone who can, should home work.  Working in a different environment can be challenging, especially when you are not used to it, so…

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101 Things to do with kids indoors or in the garden

If you’ve decided to spend more time indoors this week – then this blog is for you! With current events in mind, we thought it was a good time to…

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Covid-19: 20 family meals from tins and frozen ingredients

Covid-19 has brought lots of uncertainty to families in the UK. We all know a lockdown is likely to continue for some time, but it’s hard to predict exactly how long…

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Virtual Field Trips for Kids!

Did you know that many large attractions from around the world offer virtual tours so you can visit them from the comfort of your sofa?! How cool is that?! Given…

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Perfect places to feed the ducks

Kids of all ages enjoy feeding the ducks! It is such a good activity to get some fresh air and run off some energy with the kids (as well as…

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Mother’s Day – The Mumbler Homemade Afternoon Tea

It really is the thought that counts on Mother’s Day and you don’t have to spend lots of money to show your Mum what they mean to you! Mother’s come…

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Council issues report on coronavirus COVID-19 preparations in Leeds

A report detailing how Leeds is responding to and preparing for further challenges in facing the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has been published today, 16th March 2020. The main report, to…

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Indoor Activities for Babies and Toddlers

Indoor Activities for Babies and Toddlers   Not being able to get out and about because you need to stay at home, for whatever reason, can make the days feel…

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FREE online education resources

School closures are here again, and though schools will send some work home with such short notice not many are ready to go and no one can know how long…

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Coronavirus Explained – Practical Advice for Parents UPDATE

Coronavirus Update – 10th May 2020 Here at Mumbler, the LAST thing we want to do is spread panic. So we’ve tried to explain Boris Johnson’s statement as easily as…

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Mumblers Favourite Kids Subscriptions

Are you struggling to think of a birthday present idea or just ways to keep your kids entertained away from screens? Try one of these Mumbler Favourite Subscriptions. From gardening…

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Early Years Outdoor Learning at Chapter One

If someone asked you ‘What is your main memory of playing with friends when you were younger?’ what do you think the majority of people would say? …….. That’s right…

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Primal Cut: the Burley-in-Wharfedale-based, all-natural online food shop

Is your child a fussy eater?  Are you cooking different meals for different family members? Are you looking for new food ideas the whole family can sit down to and…

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The ultimate day camp, Camp Xplode, is launching in Ilkley this Easter.

Making school holidays adventure days! The ultimate day camp, Camp Xplode, is launching in Ilkley this Easter. The camp is all about getting back to nature and having fun with…

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Science experiments you can do at home with the kids

Hands-on fun science experiments that will spark learning and discovery for all ages!  Get the kids experimenting with our Mumbler tried and tested ideas. Paint the rainbow! This one is…

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Leeds Lit Fest 4th -8th March 2020

  Following a successful inaugural event last year, Leeds Lit Fest returns in 2020. This year’s programme includes over 100 literature-themed events across 36 venues in the city. Kicking off…

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