Mum in the Mad House

June Newsletter 75+ Things to do with Kids in June 2026 Joyous June I am so looking forward to June - I missed out on all of June last year due to being in hospital, in fact, I spent all of late spring and summer in hospital. I LOVE June, it is one of those months that fills me with joy. The lighter nights, the summer solstice, icecreams and my youngest turning 20. Yes, I will no longer have any teenagers, just young adults. Our nights will be filled with football (soccer) thanks to the World...

May Newsletter Could Do May 🌼 Could Do May – Gentle Family Fun for a Slower Month Hi lovely friends, May is here — and with it comes longer days, fresh air, and a little more space to enjoy time together. I’ve put together a brand new May Could Do List filled with simple, family-friendly ideas to inspire you this month. No pressure. Just possibilities If anything I share has ever helped you or brought a smile, and you feel able, you can buy me a cuppa here or donate here via paypal— it means...

April Newsletter Could Do April April Awaits – Crafts, Celebrations & Springtime Magic 🌸 Spring is in full swing here at the Madhouse and we’re soaking up all the small joys — longer days, blossoms blooming, and crafting chaos (in the best way!). This month is bursting with ideas, gentle celebrations, and could-do inspiration to keep the whole family feeling joyful and connected — with plenty of free printables and low-prep fun. 🐣 Don’t Miss 💌 Freebie Friday: Keep an eye on Instagram – we’ll...

March Newsletter March "Could Do" List March Magic – Fresh Starts, Family Fun & Seasonal Celebrations! Spring is just around the corner! March is a time of fresh starts, longer days, and new blooms. It’s the perfect month to enjoy small seasonal joys, celebrate special occasions, and get creative with fun family activities March is a special month for us here in the Madhouse. Our eldest turns 21 and we are celebrating our 31th wedding anniversary. Want to see my very "of the time" wedding...

February Newsletter Could Do February Love & Kindness Whoop – we’re nearly through the darkest quarter of the year here in the Northern Hemisphere, and the daffodils are back in the shops! Those bright yellow bunches are my little weekly treat when I do the food shop. They bring so much joy for such a small cost, and they always remind me how powerful it is to notice the little things. February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s full of moments worth celebrating – from snowdrops...

February Newsletter Could Do February Love & Kindness Whoop – we’re nearly through the darkest quarter of the year here in the Northern Hemisphere, and the daffodils are back in the shops! Those bright yellow bunches are my little weekly treat when I do the food shop. They bring so much joy for such a small cost, and they always remind me how powerful it is to notice the little things. February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s full of moments worth celebrating – from snowdrops...

The 2026 Winter Olympics Tina & Milo - The Mascots Colouring Pages XXV Winter Olympic Games With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics just around the corner, I thought it would be about time to send this special Winter Olympics Newsletter filled with ideas for keeping children occupied while celebrating the 2026 Winter Olympics. Jen aka Mum in the Mad House Winter Olympic Crafts The Winter Olympics run from 6–22 February 2026, with 16 sports and over 100 medal events. It’s the perfect...

Welcome 2026 January Activities January 2025 Do you jump into the new year with resolutions and positivity or quietly creep in with gentle steps? I am a throwback to the academic year and a gentle January person! We joke that I am all about hibernating! I go gently into the darkest month of the year, thanks to my seasonal adjustive disorder, plus as the wife of an accountant in the throes of tax season. I have developed tools to help me through what feels like the longest month, as well as...

The Hush 150 Low Cost or No Cost Winter Activities Betwixment I adore this time between Christmas and New Year. Even more so now that my family are growing up. My husband works between Christmas and New Year, but it means that he doesn't have to work weekends in January (he is an accountant and that is tax season here in the UK). This year, both of my boys are off work between Christmas and New Year, and I am really looking forward to spending some time with them without any expectations....