Disneyland California nostalgia from 1993 - a look at the park, rides and parades Jennifer Jain 2019-02-05 | A nostalgic look back at the Disneyland, Anaheim of July 1993. This was my very first visit to a Disney park, and if you look carefully you can spot 13 year old me posing with Winnie the Pooh! There's some footage of the amazing Aladdin's Royal Caravan parade, as well as the Main Street Electrical Parade and the night time Fantasmic show which is still running in the park today albeit an updated version. There's also a look at some of the rides, including the Jungle Cruise, the train around park, It's a Small World, Peter Pan's Flight and the Mark Twain River Boat. Also a look at the castle and down Main Street.With thanks to my Dad for filming!Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe. You can also find me here:Blog - jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferslit...Instagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
How to make simple felt heart bunting Jennifer Jain 2022-07-29 | Simple heart garland bunting tutorial using leftover scraps of felt and a sewing machine.
Hedgehog visiting hedgehog house in garden for the first time Jennifer Jain 2022-01-29 | A week after we placed a hedgehog house in our garden we were delighted to welcome our first hedgehog visitor. This is a video of the first day that he visited, you can see him eating and drinking and having a look inside the house. At the end he leaves us a lovely steaming parting gift!He visited a few more times over the following days and a week later bedded down inside for the first time during the day!
Flexispot Sit2Go Fitness Chair Battery Compartment Jennifer Jain 2022-01-28 | How to install batteries in the Flexispot Sit2Go Fitness Chair bike. I found it difficult to see where to insert the batteries so I made a short video to show how to access the battery compartment. You need to prise off the lid to release the compartment below.Disclaimer - I received this bike in exchange for a review on my blog.
The Amada Colossos Resort in Rhodes, Greece Jennifer Jain 2021-10-23 | A few video clips taken on our recent stay at the Amada Colossos resort on the island of Rhodes, Greece. We spent a week here in October 2021 staying in a swim-up family room. We had shared access with nine other rooms to a lovely pool with views across the resort and out to see. The Amada Colossos Resort also features a large pool and separate waterpark. It has a private beach area and plenty of space for outdoor seating and dining.We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend it.
Westward Ho beach timelapse July 2021 Jennifer Jain 2021-07-25 | A timelapse video of Westward Ho beach taken over two hours in July 2021. The wonderful view from the balcony where we stayed in Horizon View on the seafront. Watch the tide coming in on a sunny afternoon. I could sit out there all day!
Euro Disneyland, now Disneyland Paris, vintage 1994 nostalgia Jennifer Jain 2021-05-21 | Old video footage of Disneyland Paris, formerly Euro Disneyland, as it was back in 1994.Featuring classic rides from the park, some still there today like Big Thunder Mountain, Mad Hatter's Tea Cups and the train. Also rides and parades from the past like Les Piroutes du Vieux Moulin windmill ferris wheel ride. Includes some of the Aladdin parade, the electric parade and Le Livre Magique de Mickey show as well as Donald Duck accompanied by a raft of real ducks. If you enjoyed this video you might also like these videos from my channel:Disneyland California in 1993 - youtube.com/watch?v=oiOUO68GlisDisney World Resort Florida in 1997 - youtube.com/watch?v=LLy__nmeg6w
Building a Lego Mindstorms machine to farm Animal Crossing bells Jennifer Jain 2021-02-04 | This machine was built by my son using the Lego Mindstorms set 51515 Robot Inventor Robotics Kit. It holds a Nintendo Switch firmly in place while pressing the A button repeatedly for a controlled amount of time. This machine can be used for several different tasks in the Animal Crossing game. In this example we have used it to continually redeem Nook Miles for Bell vouchers that can then be exchanged at Nook's Cranny for Bells, a very profitable reason to collect Nook Miles. You can set the timer for your selected number of minutes then walk away and leave it, returning to an inventory stuffed with Bell vouchers. The machine incorporates a mechanism to hold the Nintendo Switch in place, as well as a sensor to check that the Nintendo Switch is there. The video includes footage of the machine in action, followed by a close up look so that you can see how it has been built.
Universal Studios Hollywood as it was back in 1993 with park footage and rides Jennifer Jain 2020-06-11 | Some nostalgic vintage video footage from our family holiday to Universal Studios Hollywood back in 1993.Features scenes from around the theme park, footage from the Studio Tour with Jaws and views across the studio complex, some filming from the Star Trek Adventure live action attraction starring teenage me as the tallest engineer alongside with my siblings, Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue, the Miami Vice Action Spectacular Stunt Show and the Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show. All filming credit to Peter Cox.
Christmas at Center Parcs Longleat 2019 Jennifer Jain 2019-12-21 | A short video taken during our recent festive break at Center Parcs, Longleat Forest. We visited during the Winter Wonderland festivities, and in the video you can see familiar sights around the village all decorated for Christmas.The video includes the land train, and a look around Santa's Woodland Village where you can visit Santa's elves in their huts as they finish their Christmas preparations and see the fantastic singing reindeer.There's also a look at the Plaza, with a glimpse of the festive displays and a night time walk around the village to appreciate all the beautiful lighting displays.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe. You can also find me here:Blog - jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
#ad Wightlink Ferries to the Isle of Wight Jennifer Jain 2019-07-13 | A trip aboard a Wightlink Ferry from Portsmouth Gunwharf to Fishbourne, Isle of Wight.Ad - We received a complimentary crossing in exchange for this video and blog review.
Disney World Resort in 1997 - includes River Country, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom Jennifer Jain 2019-02-07 | Some clips from Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, as it was on our family holiday there back in 1997. Including:Magic Kingdom - some ride footage including the Jungle Cruise, Tomorrowland Speedway and the Carousel of Progress. It was the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the park and so the castle was transformed into a birthday cake with some kind of inflatable coverings - luckily I've been able to see it as it should be since!Epcot - Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land, a look at the buildings around the lake, the fountain, The Living Seas and the Food Rocks show.Hollywood Studios - some footage from the rides, the Indiana Jones stunt show, the Toy Story parade, the now closed Studio Backlot Tour, and some of the Hunchback of Notre Dame show.River Country - the now closed water park. We were caught on the beach in a tropical storm and had to wait for it to pass in the storm shelter.With thanks to my Dad for filming!Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe. You can also find me here:Blog - jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferslit...Instagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
The Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour at Christmas Jennifer Jain 2019-01-24 | Our visit to Hogwarts in the Snow - The Harry Potter Studio Tour all decorated for Christmas. It was my son's birthday, and he was invited to open the doors to the Great Hall which was fully decorated and set for Christmas dinner and the Yule Ball with some magical extras. Along with all the props and costumes we also saw how snow and fire are created for the special effects in the films, and it was even 'snowing' in the outside areas. We first visited the studios three years ago and there was plenty more to see since our last visit, this is definitely a place that you can keep coming back to and you'll always spot something new.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe. You can also find me here:Blog - jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjainMusic - The New Order by Aaron Kenny
The Natural History Museum, Los Angeles Jennifer Jain 2018-11-10 | A little video of our day at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles, in particular looking at the dinosaur exhibits and the spider pavilion.Disclaimer - We received complimentary entry to the museum in exchange for sharing our visit on my blog and other social media. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe. You can also find me here:Blog - jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferslit...Instagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Los Angeles, California Jennifer Jain 2018-11-04 | A little video of our visit to the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles and the Museum. The tar pits have preserved the bones of trapped animals from tens of thousands of years ago, and the museum is dedicated to researching the finds from the pits and displaying the specimens. In this video you can see the tar pits, with gas bubbling to the surface, and see some of the skeletons displayed in the museum as well as animated models of the creatures as they would have looked when alive.Disclaimer - we received complimentary entry to the Tar Pits and Museum in exchange for sharing our visit on social media and my blog.Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe. You can also find me here:Blog - jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferslit...Instagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
GraviTrax in action demonstration Jennifer Jain 2018-10-05 | A look at a couple of GraviTrax layouts built by my son aged 9. GraviTrax is a new interactive track system from Ravensburger which you can use to design and build your own race tracks, sending the balls racing towards the finish line.These layouts were both built using the Starter Set.
Disney Magic Deluxe Inside Stateroom 2605 tour and review Jennifer Jain 2018-09-11 | In this video you can have a quick look around Stateroom 2605 on the Disney Magic cruise ship, where we stayed on our recent cruise to the Norwegian Fjords. It's a Deluxe Inside stateroom so there is no window, instead you have a large circular mirror to mimic a porthole. The cabin sleeps four people, with a generous sofa that converts to bunkbeds at night. The stateroom has two small separate bathrooms, one with a toilet and sink and the other with a bath/shower and sink, which is really handy when everyone is trying to get ready at once. Despite the room being fairly compact there is plenty of storage, with a large wardrobe containing a safe, a big drawer/cupboard unit, and several other drawers and cupboards around the desk. The bed is raised high enough to fit several suitcases underneath, and you could easily fit a stroller. The stateroom also has a fridge and a television. At night you can pull a curtain across to separate the two sides of the room and offer some privacy. We found the room to be quiet with very little noise from the corridor. At night I occasionally noticed some slight noise from what I would guess may be a service corridor along the back of the room, but it really wasn't a problem. We were lucky that on our cruise the waters were generally very calm, and I didn't particularly notice the motion of the ship while in the room.The room is situated at the aft of the ship which means that the elevator takes you straight up to Cabanas buffet if you want to eat breakfast or lunch there, and it's only a couple of floors to walk up to the three restaurants, or to get outside on Deck 4. It's also only one floor to walk down to the gangway, so it's quick to get on and off the ship on port days and you don't need to queue for the elevator. We chose an inside stateroom because it saved a significant amount on the cost of the cruise. It was fine for us as we don't tend to spend much time in the room, but it does mean that you miss the excitement of drawing back the curtains in the morning and seeing yourself docked somewhere new.If an inside cabin isn't for you, you might like to see my video tour of stateroom 1048 on the Disney Magic where we stayed on a previous cruise. You can find it here - youtube.com/watch?v=ERzMWvVgyR8Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe. You can also find me here:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferslit...Instagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
The Norwegian Canning Museum, Stavanger Jennifer Jain 2018-09-07 | A short video of some of our highlights from the fascinating Norwegian Canning Museum in Stavanger, including learning how to thread sardines onto skewers (my son wasn't very sure about this bit!) and pack them into cans.Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe below.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferslit...Instagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Disney Cruise Adventures Away deck party held inside Jennifer Jain 2018-09-06 | On our recent cruise to the Norwegian Fjords from Dover on the Disney Magic cruise ship, the weather was so bad that the Adventures Away deck party had to be moved inside. It took place in the atrium on Deck 3 outside Lumiere's, with viewing areas on Decks 4 and 5.Unfortunately you can't hear the horn from inside the ship, and our actual departure was delayed for several hours due to the weather, but it was still a fun party!You can see my video of the outdoor deck party on the Disney Magic here - youtube.com/watch?v=QYxG_5KhfEUThank you for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe below.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferslit...Instagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen - a day out with the family Jennifer Jain 2018-09-04 | Recently our family spent a few hours at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, one of the stops on our Norwegian Fjords cruise. In this video you can see some of our highlights, including a look at the beautiful gardens and views of some of the rides which are most suitable for young children.We received family entrance to the gardens and access to some of the rides in exchange for this video and associated social media sharing.Thank you for watching!Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferslit...Instagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Unicorn pencil pot craft for children #ad Jennifer Jain 2018-04-25 | A simple craft using Bostik products, how to make a unicorn themed pen and pencil pot.This is what you will need:A cardboard tubeWhite paperWhite cardboardColoured cardboard or craft foam for the baseColoured pipecleanersSparkly cardboard for the hornGoogly eyesPens to decorateSmall pink round stickers, sequins or other embellismentsBostik Foam PadsBostik Fine and Wide Glu PenThis video was commissioned by Bostik. Thank you for watching!Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Holiday to Center Parcs, Erperheide, Belgium Jennifer Jain 2018-04-03 | This Easter we spent a week at Center Parcs, Erperheide in Belgium, our third visit. I hope that you enjoy this video showing some of the things that we got up to! We stayed in VIP Cottage 514, and I've included a tour of our two bedroom accommodation and a look around the park. I've included a look around the Market Dome and on site shop, and you can also see us enjoying the Baluba soft play area, the farm, the Orry and Friends Show and the outdoor play areas. Not shown is the indoor Aqua Mundo swimming pool, which is also fantastic!Most of the things in this video were included in the cost of our holiday. We used Toppings vouchers which you receive when you book to pay for the Mini Golf for the children and also a family game of bowling. We paid extra for the pedalo hire.I've written a lot on my blog about our three holidays to Center Parcs, Erperheide, and you can find one of my most recent blog posts here - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.com/2016/03/our-second-holiday-at-center-parcs.htmlWhere to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Arundel Castle Normans and Crusaders Event 2018 Jennifer Jain 2018-03-31 | This Easter we visited Arundel Castle to experience the Normans and Crusaders event. The children had fun in the crafting tent, we had a go at archery and enjoyed all the displays.We also enjoyed a visit to the castle and rooms.We were provided with a family press pass in exchange for sharing our visit on my blog and social media.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Decorative bird planter sticks craft #ad Jennifer Jain 2018-03-08 | A simple craft using Bostik products, how to make some decorative plant sticks featuring feathered birds. This video was commissioned by Bostik. Thank you for watching!Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferslit...Instagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Speed bookcase declutter and organisation Jennifer Jain 2018-02-27 | Watch me as I organise all my books into one bookcase after I donated some shelf space to my son. I managed to clear out all the sentimental things that were taking up the space and organise my books neatly so that I can always find the one that I'm after.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Ikea Micke desk with workstation time lapse assembly - how to build Jennifer Jain 2018-02-08 | Watch us assemble the Ikea Micke workstation - the basic Micke desk with the top add on unit which gives some extra shelves as well as a large magnetic whiteboard back board. Most of the assembly can be done easily by one adult, and you only need a second to help lift the top into place. As you can see my son had a great time organising all his bits and pieces and putting them on display! He particularly loves the magnetic back board as he collects magnets. We have a good amount of experience building Ikea furniture, and the desk didn't take too long to put together. This desk was for my son, but I also have the same desk for myself downstairs, and I find that it's a really good size, compact but with plenty of space. He will use his with a laptop eventually, and I use mine with a desktop PC. My monitor fits well into the desk space and my tower sits inside the cupboard with the shelves removed. There is a hole at the back of the desk to put the cables through, and a shelf underneath the desk to keep cables tucked away. You can place the shelves at different heights to suit your needs. Inside the large drawer we have placed a Summera drawer insert which has six compartments. It doesn't quite fill the large drawer, and you can also cut it to size to fit the smaller drawer using the cutting guidelines printed on the back. We bought a Vemund pen and eraser holder which has a strong magnet on the back to attach to the board and can be used to hold pens and pencils, it's really handy. For a chair we bought him the Orfjall office chair in black, we purchased the adult size but it is also available slightly smaller for children.If you enjoyed this video, you may also like to watch us assemble the Ikea Stuva loft bed here which was a much larger build - youtube.com/watch?v=pfwHhikz43gPlease don't forget to like and subscribe if you would like to see more of my videos!Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Ikea Stuva assembly - how to build the loft bed, in time lapse! Jennifer Jain 2018-01-19 | Watch us as we assemble the Ikea Stuva bed. We are two adults along with two smaller helpers that pop in and out. You'll see that you really do need two adults to put the Stuva together, there is a lot of heavy moving and lifting involved. We have a reasonable amount of experience with building Ikea furniture and we didn't have too much trouble, although the assembly did take us most of the day. In fact there is no footage of the final stage, putting in the desk drawers, because it was completed in semi darkness while my daughter slept above us. Although the bed is designed to fit into a smaller space you really do need quite a large area to build it, and make sure when you are building that you have enough space to rotate the bed around to where you need it - we nearly got it stuck at one point! It definitely needs to be built in the room that you intend to use it, and as far as I'm concerned if we ever move house it's staying behind - it certainly won't fit out the door let alone down the stairs!We chose a configuration with the wardrobe on the inside and the desk out at an angle, as we were concerned that we didn't have enough space on the side to open the doors. As you can see we did have just enough room for a tall Ikea Trofast unit to the side. If you have the wardrobe doors facing outwards then the desk can fit directly underneath the bed, leaving more space in front. This loft bed was the ideal solution for my daughter's smaller room. She's at the age now where she needs a desk in her bedroom, and this was a great way to fit one in. She really loves her new bed! We also purchased a pink Stickat bed pocket which hangs over the side for her book and water bottle, and some Slakting inserts for the drawers to organise smaller items of clothing. We may also get some boxes for the shelves next to the wardrobe.I hope you enjoyed the video, don't forget to Like and Subscribe! Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjainCarefree by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400037Artist: http://incompetech.com
2017 in seconds - a second of film every day for a year Jennifer Jain 2017-12-31 | In 2017 I recorded our lives by taking a second of video footage every day and editing it together. We were lucky enough to enjoy some fabulous holidays and I captured plenty of those every day moments. I'm really pleased that I managed to keep it going and have a lovely record of the year!Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Hong Kong for families - top things to do Jennifer Jain 2017-12-04 | Some of our favourite family attractions in Hong Kong for families with young children. Including Disneyland Hong Kong, the Ngong Ping Cable car and the Peak Tram.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Ngong Ping 360 cable car in Hong Kong - a video tour Jennifer Jain 2017-11-27 | A family ride on the Ngong Ping cable car on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. We rode up in a Crystal glass bottomed cabin with beautiful views. At the top we visited the Big Buddha statue, the Po Lin Monastery, and took a walk along the Wisdom Path.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Sentosa Island, Singapore for families Jennifer Jain 2017-11-20 | A little video showing some of the things that we got up to on our day at Sentosa Island, Singapore. We bought a Sentosa Day Fun Pass: Play 5 Attractions ticket which lets you choose any five places to visit from a list of twenty different attractions.We chose the Sentosa Merlion, the Trick Eye Museum, the S.E.A. Aquarium (which counts as two credits as you need to combine it with another attraction - when we visited it was the Royal Albatross Dockside Non-Sailing Tour) and a 2 hour slot at KidZania Singapore. We visited during term time in Singapore so it was very quiet. The only exception was KidZania which was very busy with school parties for most of the day. On the advice of staff we entered at around 3.15pm which was perfect as the school groups were just leaving and it was then almost empty. The children didn't have to wait at all as we shuffled them around places that didn't have a queue - and they even had chance to fly the plane!Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Hong Kong Disneyland at Halloween Jennifer Jain 2017-11-13 | A little video from our visit to Hong Kong Disneyland this Halloween. Featuring Mickey's Halloween Street Party, Villains Night Out parade and castle show, fireworks and seasonal decoration around the park. Also a look at the magic Trick or Treat pumpkins, and a bit of It's a Small World because why not?!Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Jennifer Jain 2017-11-09 | A little video of our visit to Gardens by the Bay in Singapore last week. Visiting at the beginning of November we were able to enjoy the Autumn and Halloween displays in the Flower Dome before they are updated for Christmas. We also saw one of the first Christmas performances of the nightly Garden Rhapsody show in the Supertree Grove.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjainEnchanted Valley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200093Artist: http://incompetech.com
Singapore Zoo - a family visit Jennifer Jain 2017-11-07 | A video of our day at Singapore Zoo, showing some of the amazing animals that we saw including orangutans and other primates, a polar bear, tigers, elephants, lions, giraffes and lots more. It's a great zoo to visit with children, the enclosures are very cleverly designed so you feel really close to the animals, and there are many roaming free.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjainDisclosure - Our family was provided with complimentary entry to Singapore Zoo in exchange for sharing our visit on social media
The Science Centre Singapore - a family visit Jennifer Jain 2017-11-05 | On our recent holiday to Singapore we spent a day at the Science Centre Singapore. We had an action packed day, visiting the Circus! Science Under the Big Top exhibition as well as spending time with Butterflies Up-Close, visiting Snow City and Kids Stop as well as enjoying the other areas of the museum.There was loads for the children to do and we had a brilliant day!Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjainDisclosure - we were provided with complimentary family admission in exchange for sharing our day on social media
Go Ape Junior at Tilgate Park, Crawley Jennifer Jain 2017-07-30 | We were invited to experience Go Ape Junior at Tilgate Park in Crawley. My two children aged 6 and 8 completed the course by themselves while we supervised from the ground. There are two different courses that the children can try, course 1 is easier and shorter and course 2 is more challenging. The children can go around as many times as they like during their hour session, which starts once they have had their harness fitted and have been through the safety briefing.They had a brilliant time and it was great to see how they pushed themselves!Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjainWe were provided with entry in exchange for a review.
WWT Arundel Wetlands Centre Jennifer Jain 2017-07-26 | A little video showing some of the fun that we had on our visit to the Arundel Wetlands Centre in West Sussex.We did pond dipping, a boat safari, and feeding the ducks. There were lots of different activities for the children and they had a lot of fun as well as learning lots.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Camping in the New Forest at Hollands Wood Jennifer Jain 2017-06-19 | At the weekend we spent a night camping at Hollands Wood campsite in the New Forest. It was our first trip this year, but we've camped several times over the last few years. It's a lovely campsite with plenty of trees, a big field to one side for ball games, and lots of friendly ponies visiting. Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
How to make a Hama bead flower wreath #ad Jennifer Jain 2017-05-19 | A short tutorial using the Hama bead flower template to make a cheerful wreath using Bostik products. This video was commissioned by Bostik.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Arundel Castle and Gardens, West Sussex Jennifer Jain 2017-05-16 | At the weekend we were invited to visit the picturesque Arundel Castle in West Sussex. No relation to the Arendelle Castle of Frozen fame (although I think that Mia was convinced), entrance to the castle includes a visit to the beautiful castle gardens, a tour of the spectacular castle rooms and bedrooms, and a chance to see the very oldest part of the castle, parts of which date from 1068, with lovely views across the downland and out to sea.We had just dug out our old digital cameras for the children so they had a great time snapping photos of the things that they saw. I hope you like my quick look around the castle!Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
A day at Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Jennifer Jain 2017-05-02 | Last week we spent the day at Whipsnade Zoo in Dunstable, Bedfordshipe. We had a lovely day, we saw elephants, penguins, flamingos and lots more!Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Alice Holt Forest, Surrey Jennifer Jain 2017-04-21 | Over the Easter holidays we spent a day at Alice Holt Forest near Farnham in Surrey. There is lots to do, including nature trails, a play ground, a play trail with huge wooden sculptures to climb and the chance to hunt for the Gruffalo! And of course lots more fun to be had in the forest with sticks, rivers and dens.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Natural garden art Jennifer Jain 2017-04-17 | A simple and fun activity for children in the garden - how to use natural materials to create garden artWhere to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Gaston Farm Open Lambing, Slindon, West Sussex Jennifer Jain 2017-04-14 | We visited Gaston Farm this year for the open lambing. Gaston Farm opens to the public for about a month every year, and for £6 per person you can enjoy a tractor ride, and handle chicks, ducks and lambs, as well as the possibility of seeing lambs being born.I hope you enjoy the video, I'm afraid that I didn't notice the pooing sheep until I'd finished editing - can you spot it?!You can find out more information about Gaston Farm here http://gastonfarm.com/gaston-farmThanks for watching!Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Our family holiday to Fuerteventura Jennifer Jain 2017-04-13 | We've just returned from a week in Fuerteventura and so I thought I'd share a few snippets of our holiday. We stayed for a week in April 2017 at the Iberostar Playa Gaviotas Park.You can also see a more detailed video of the hotel here youtu.be/ziVkLpCZ3n8 and a longer video about Jandia Beach here youtu.be/doj5Of8oynIWhere to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Iberostar Playa Gaviotas Park Hotel, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands Jennifer Jain 2017-04-11 | We have just returned from a week's holiday at the Iberostar Playa Gaviotas Park Hotel in Fuerteventura, and so I thought I'd put together a little video review. We stayed in April 2017 and booked a package holiday with Jet2 Holidays. There are three hotels in the Iberostar complex in Jandia - the Iberostar Playa Gaviotas Park, the Iberostar Playa Gaviotas and the Iberostar Fuerteventura Palace. You can use some of the facilities in the other hotels during your stay, for example the pools, but it's best to check directly with the hotel as to what is included. All the footage in this video is taken at the Playa Gaviotas Park with the exception of the Magic Show at the Playa Gaviotas. Our room (4125) was a Suite with a separate bedroom for the adults and living room with sofa bed for the children. It also had a small kitchen area tucked away in a cupboard with fridge, hob, sink and microwave. There was plenty of storage in the room and it felt very spacious. There was a large balcony too, and you can see the fantastic view from the balcony across the pools and out towards the sea.I'm terrible at taking video of the food but trust me there was a varied selection every night - there was more on offer than just the desserts that caught my eye with my camera!There was a mini disco for the children each night (on Saturday it only took place in the Fuerteventura Palace hotel) and also late night entertainment every night. At 9.15pm it was usually a little too late for our children, but we enjoyed Mamma Mia and the Magic Show.Jandia Beach is a few minutes walk from the hotel and it is really lovely. You can see much more in my separate beach video here - youtu.be/doj5Of8oynI It's quite a steep walk, or you can use lifts in the hotels to avoid too many steps.If you are looking for accommodation in nearby Tenerife I can also recommend the Bitacora Spring Hotel, you can see my video about the hotel here - youtu.be/3D0k7PcdA-wWhere to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Jandia Beach, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands Jennifer Jain 2017-04-10 | We've recently returned from a lovely holiday to Fuerteventura, and I thought I'd share a little video of the beautiful Jandia beach which was just a few minutes walk from our hotel. The beach along the Jandia peninsula runs from Morro Jable to Costa Calma for approximately 21 km. We stayed at the Iberostar Gaviotas Park, and this video shows the short walk down the hill from our hotel to the beach, some views along the beach, and then some clips taken as we walked along the coastal path to the lighthouse. This more touristy area of the beach is also known as Playa de Matorral, and there are huge stretches of soft yellow sand and lovely shallow waters. The sea was a little too rough for swimming, but as the tide goes out it leaves behind large lakes of sea water which are perfect for little ones to play in. Along the top of the beach there are salt marshes which are protected areas, and so you access the beach itself along one of several board walks. A wide, smooth footpath and cycle path runs along the top, and there are plenty of little squirrels to watch out for which will come right up to you hoping for food. The lighthouse was just over 30 minutes brisk walk from the hotel, it took a little longer with children, and you also pass a small shopping centre with tourist shops. The natural whale skeleton is from an adult male great white sperm whale died due to natural causes and was stranded close by in 2004. Sperm whales can be sighted all year round and are particularly abundant off the coast of Fuerteventura.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
The Debenhams Big Lego Challenge Jennifer Jain 2017-03-06 | We were challenged by Debenhams to come up with the most adventurous Lego creation that we could in just 15 minutes.Harry created a fantastic vehicle which picks out rubbish wrongly sent to the dump and removes it for recycling. The machine has a grabbing arm to pick up the rubbish, wheels on tracks so that it can move around the the tip, and wings so that it can fly to the recycling centre.Debenhams provided us with the Lego to take part in the challenge.Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Center Parcs De Vossemeren, Belgium Jennifer Jain 2017-02-26 | We spent February half term 2017 at Center Parcs De Vossemeren in Belgium. A family of four, we stayed for a week in VIP Cottage 251, which we chose as it is located very close to the Market Dome. The cottage has two bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and shower, a separate toilet, kitchen and living area.This video doesn't show the many hours that we also spent inside the Aqua Mundo indoor swimming pool (as I wasn't brave enough to take my camera inside!) Extra activities that we paid for - a Pony Ride for the children (4 Euros each for a short walk around), the Kid Safari (12.50 Euros for half an hour, two children can fit inside the car), Indoor Mini Golf (8 Euros per adult, 6 Euros per child, 25 Euros for a family), and the claw grabber machine (with a guaranteed prize each time!). We ate out twice at Nonna's Pizza e Pasta which was very nice. Discovery Bay is included in the cost of the holiday, and you can find a separate video showing the fun that we had there here youtube.com/watch?v=blRpsWZN41AI'm in the process of writing a detailed review for my blog with lots more information. In the meantime you might enjoy one of my blog posts about our visit to Center Parcs Erperheide last year - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.com/2016/03/our-second-holiday-at-center-parcs.html Where to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
Discovery Bay indoor pirate play area at Center Parcs de Vossemeren, Belgium Jennifer Jain 2017-02-20 | We spent a week at Center Parcs de Vossemeren in Belgium, and one of the highlights of our stay was the indoor Discovery Bay pirate themed play area. The fully enclosed play area has a suspended walkway, beach area with a shipwrecked pirate ship to play in, with sand and plenty of water.Our children had a fantastic time here so I put together a little video of them enjoying themselves.I have also made a longer video which shows plenty more of our adventures at Center Parcs De Vossemeren - you can find it here youtube.com/watch?v=y-JWl_lyq7EWhere to find me:Blog - http://www.jenniferslittleworld.comTwitter - twitter.com/JenniferJainFacebook - facebook.com/jenniferslittleworldblogInstagram - instagram.com/jenniferjain
