Little Diary

Let Little Hotdog Watson inspire you with this magical Amazon Rainforest adventure in Ecuador.  The amazing La Selva Amazon Lodge offers breathtaking lodges to stay in, from family suites to single rooms. Adventures include enchanting rainforest quests, such as kayaking around the lake as you look for monkeys or swing on vines like Tarzan!  The Jungle Lodge is a great place to be a kid as La Selva offers a family program. La Selva have been creating memorable family moments for over a quarter century and they have been named the most kid-friendly lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon. So what to...

As the weather starts to turn cooler it's inevitable to start thinking about Christmas. Have you ever considered a cold weather adventure with your family. Let Little Hotdog Watson inspire you with this magical winter wonderland adventure in Finland. The amazing Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort offers these amazing igloos to stay in, glass or snow. It has enchanting arctic experiences, such as visiting Santa and Reindeer rides and has offered them since 1974.   So what to do first? Husky Safari  Get the real arctic feel and go sledding! Kakslauttanen offer an amazing experience for you and the kids to enjoy. Their...

Finding creative ways to get arty with the kids is always a challenge, until now. Dad of two Billy Thomas is the founder of Go Outside the Lines a screen print company that specialises in making prints that you'll want to colour in as a family and then hang on your walls. Billy, dad of two, started the business because, he wanted something that could still be seen as art, but also got the little ones involved. The humorous screen prints provide the outline for kids to colour, draw, doodle, scribble or paint on. It gives the print a unique and...

What’s tiny, fits in your pocket and will keep your little ones entertained for hours? The answer is Play Prompts from PlayHooray! Their latest offering from educational specialist and mum Claire Russell is the Journey PlayPrompts. Each card is designed to build on children’s imaginations and to use the things around you to create an interesting activity / discussion / game.   The Bristol based business launched in 2016 PlayHooray and is already a firm favourite with parents and celebrity fans like Giovanna Fletcher. With it’s newest and 6th range the play prompts offer an affordable and fun way to stimulate...

Each week Little Hotdog Watson will be bringing parents it's top picks for you. Selected from the best of parent run brands from around the world. There are lots of changes that happen when you become a parent. Not least significantly is the change from carrying a small bag / wallet / purse to carrying the equivalent of carry on luggage wherever you go. Bottles, nappies, 2 changes of clothes (one for you and one for them) toys, wipes the list goes on. Suddenly practicality becomes your number one decider in choosing your bag and until Tiba and Marl came...