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Welcome to our digital corner! This is where we share the messy, beautiful reality of family life, spotlight the incredible local people shaping our community, and give you a peek behind the scenes. From handy parenting hacks and local days-out inspiration to everyday chat, grab a cuppa and stay a while.
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Firework & Sparkler Safety
Are you celebrating firework night at home this year? If so, make sure you read this blog first – it is predicted that this year 500 children and their families will join the growing number of people who will remember bonfire night for the wrong reasons . . . Here are the facts: Over 550 children under 16 are taken to A&E in the 4 weeks surrounding Bonfire Night alone Most injuries happen at private or family displays The vast majority of firework burn injuries are to the e

Boom Blog
Oct 31, 20253 min read


What's On: Summer 2025
There's truly something for everyone. From family fun days to woodland toddler classes. From tree climbing to craft workshops. And from theatre performances to museum events. Have an amazing summer!

Boom Blog
Jul 13, 202524 min read


Beyond Skegness: Exploring the Lincolnshire Coast
We fell in love with the Lincolnshire coast. You may instantly think of Skegness, which is good fun for kids – I’ll skip to that in a minute – but can we just talk about the beautiful and scenic Sutton-on-Sea and around that area?!

Boom Blog
Jul 3, 20252 min read


The Boom Buddy Summer Playlist
We asked our Boom Buddy families to share a song that brings back holiday memories or a tune that's the first thing to go on at the family BBQ or is always top of the summer roadtrip playlist!

Boom Blog
Jul 3, 20253 min read


Travel Tips with Under Twos
While many parents may already be veterans when it comes to travelling with children of any age, for some moms and dads, this will be the first time they undertake the mission of taking their little ones abroad. It is doable and doesn’t have to be that stressful.

Boom Blog
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Westward Ho! Wanderings
Did you know Westward Ho! is one of only two places in the world that has an exclamation mark in its name? Saint-Louis-du-Ha!-Ha! in Quebec, Canada being the other. In 2021, we visited the beautiful seaside village of Westward Ho! on the North Devon coast. It was our first time but most definitely not the last!

Boom Blog
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Jet-Setting with Toddlers
Travelling with children doesn’t have to be difficult. Planning and preparation can make the experience enjoyable for all! Here are some of our top tips for travelling with toddlers and young children.

Boom Blog
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Father’s Day: From Humble Beginnings to Global Celebrations
Father’s Day – that one Sunday a year when dad is officially allowed to lounge on the sofa, wield the BBQ tongs like a knight, and receive lovingly handmade cards with dubious portraits of himself.

Boom Blog
May 31, 20252 min read


More Acts, Workshops and Activities Announced for Gloworm Family Weekend
Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce loads more acts, new zones, activities and workshops that will elevate this year’s festival experience, set to take place August 8-10.

Boom Blog
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Frugal Family Days Out
Stay-at-home mum, Clare shares her tips for cheap or free days out in Derbyshire!

Boom Blog
Jan 7, 20253 min read


What's On: Christmas 2024
Our bumper Christmas What's On has winter trails, carol singing, stately homes, Christmas crafts, Santa experiences and family NYE parties!

Boom Blog
Dec 13, 202413 min read


Deadly Magnets in Toys: what you need to know
There has been a rise in the sale of dangerous super strong magnets wrongly being sold as toys, or included within other products.

Boom Blog
Nov 30, 20247 min read


Expert Sleep Tips for the Festive Period
If you’ve worked hard to establish a sleep routine, the last thing you want is for it to unravel over the holidays. Here are some tips.

Boom Blog
Nov 30, 20243 min read


Boom's 12 Makers of Christmas 2024
ur fabulously festive and truly unique shopping guide is back! Here at Boom Magazine, we want to encourage you to shop local this Christmas!

Boom Blog
Nov 5, 20243 min read


A Cost-Conscious Christmas
We’ve put our heads together to bring you six suggestions for keeping Christmas costs under control.

Boom Blog
Nov 5, 20243 min read


A Spanglish Christmas
As a mum, nothing can compare to the make-believe magic we create this time of year.

Boom Blog
Nov 5, 20243 min read


A Time to be Thankful
The Thanksgiving holiday is a time for families to come together. My question to you is, what are you truly thankful for over the past year?

Boom Blog
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Pumpkins Post-Halloween!
This Halloween, many of us will have filled our homes with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Now what do we do with them all?

Boom Blog
Oct 30, 20242 min read


What's On: Summer 2024
This guide is EVEN BIGGER and EVEN BETTER than the six glorious pages we offered you in the magazine!

Boom Blog
Jul 22, 202425 min read


Seven Family Festival Tips
Summer is here and festival season is upon us! Who can resist the colour, the excitement, the sound, the freedom and the adventure!

Boom Blog
Jun 30, 20243 min read
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