Little Diary

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...

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. Week 1 we are kicking off with the new book 'Parenting The Sh*t Out Of Life' by dynamic husband and wife duo Anna and Matt Whitehouse Farquharson. Or you may well know them as Mother Pukka and Papa Pukka from instagram. They've building a loyal social media following for the last couple of years with their searingly honest accounts of parenthood mixed with a good dose of humour. Aside from sharing their tales from...

We were wondering if you have ever fancied seeing what it’s like to be the real life Swiss Family Robinson, if so discover treehouse living this summer. Chateaux Dans les Arbres, France This france treehouse is what dreams are made of! The family can stay in this luxurious up high treehouse surrounded by woodland settings. It also includes a private hot tub on the terrace for when you want to unwind. Around the area is visits to the fortified village, medieval towns a park for all ages and a heated swimming pool to provide as much entertainment for the whole...