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Welcome to Dirt, Diggers and Dinosaurs!! I’m Emma, wife to ginger Yorkshireman Ben and Mummy to Stanley, James and Eli…yes, we fall into that weird and expensive grey area that is a family of five! Follow for tales of our day to day activities, joyous moments of motherhood, some not so impressive ones and life…

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Let’s get together! Go on, you know you want to! I’m PR friendly and would like to discuss reviews, sponsored posts, advertising, competitions or any other opportunities with you. I am happy to review products & experiences that are appropriate and a good fit for me and my family. My reviews are always honest, and…

The Snowman Tour 2019: A Preview

By: Dirt, Diggers and Dinosaurs 6th September 201922nd October 2019

Days out, Family Activities, Things to Do9 Comments

#Ad [Press Trip] We’re now into September, the kids are back at school, the leaves are starting to fall and therefore I’m declaring it perfectly acceptable to start talking about Christmas! Yaay! There are certain films and programmes that I always associate with Christmas, however the one that really does top my Christmas TV tree…

Dear Stanley…

By: Dirt, Diggers and Dinosaurs 3rd September 20191st October 2019

Everyday Moments, Parenting24 hours away, 4 is too young, An extra year, Big day, Emotional, first day at school, letting go, Mummy, open letter, Parenting, school, starting reception, Starting school26 Comments

Tomorrow will be your first day at school. Your uniform is ironed, everything is labelled and the obiligatory new bag and water bottle have been purchased. YOU are ready. You’ve even said ‘I’m ready for big school’ today but you’ve admitted to me that you’re a bit nervous. I’ve reassured you that everyone will be…

Five Go to Just So! 2019 Festival Review

By: Dirt, Diggers and Dinosaurs 30th August 201922nd October 2019

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#Ad [Press Trip] Just So 2019 will go down in history, maybe because it was the 10th birthday of the now well established festival, but mainly because it was the year of ALL THE MUD! It certainly was NOT for the faint hearted! I‘ll quickly explain that this was our first time at Just So…and,…

Five Go Plaices! Just So Fishtival Preparations

By: Dirt, Diggers and Dinosaurs 16th August 201922nd October 2019

Festivals, Five Go!#10th Birthday, #Family Festival, #Just So Festival, #Wild Rumpus, costume ideas, dress up, easy costumes, fish costume, fish tribe, homemade, jellyfish umbrella, teamfish, Tribal Tournament8 Comments

#Ad [Press Trip] Did you sea what I did there? (I can’t help it, it’s codtagious!) It’s only one sleep to go until we head to Just So Festival for it’s 10th birthday celebrations and we are beyond excited! Who will be victorious in this year’s Tribal Tournament? Will the fish retain their 2018 title?…

Days out for Nowt: August activities in Stoke-on-Trent 2019

So we’re nearly halfway through the Summer holidays now, anybody a bit scared to check the bank balance…or is that just me? If you are searching for ways to have a fun filled day out without splashing the cash then look no further, here I’ve compiled some of the best FREE days out that our…

Five Go into the Woods: Timber Festival Review 2019

#ad [Press Trip] This weekend marks 3 weeks since we experienced the delights of Timber Festival and 3 weeks until we fully immerse ourselves in our next Wild Rumpus adventure at Just So. But before you start to hate me too much, I’ll crack on and tell you all about how we got on at…

Schools Out for Summer: Our Top 10 Places to Visit Locally

We have A LOT planned in for the holidays and we are are very lucky to live in an amazing place so most of our adventures this Summer will be relatively close to home. Leek is nestled on the edge of the Peak District which affords us some amazing days out set in beautiful scenery…

Plastic Free July: The Parenting Edition

You’re probably about to roll your eyes and think ‘here she is, harping on about plastic again’…well yes, I am at it again but if it got Sir David Attenborough onto the stage at Glastonbury, then I’m pretty sure it’s a hot topic! So, I’m going to revel in the fact I’m on trend for…

Five Go Large! HappyFace Family Rave.

By: Dirt, Diggers and Dinosaurs 2nd July 201924th September 2019

Activities, Day Trip Destinations, Days Out Reviews, Five Go!, My Stoke StoryDays out, Days out with kids, Family Activities, family fun, Family rave, Five Go!, happyface, Local event, music, rave on19 Comments

What do you usually do on a Sunday afternoon, maybe have a snooze on the sofa? A stroll in the countryside, or perhaps sit down to a huge roast dinner with the family? Well, on Sunday 9th June we decided to go RAVING! Show me Love Me and the hubby are; by our own admission,…

Five Go into the Woods: Timber Festival Preview 2019

#Ad [Press Trip] If Five Go! down to the woods today, we’re sure of a big surprise!…. Gather round all nature lovers, day dreamers, big thinkers. Step into an incredible weekend festival of debate, celebration and reflection in the National Forest. Timber invites you to stand up and be counted as we rethink our relationship…