What to do this weekend: 18th – 20th March 2016

It’s only one week until the long Easter weekend, but here’s what you can do to keep you busy until then

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by Hayley Kadrou |
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It looks like spring is finally creeping up on us, so here’s some inspirational things to do this weekend, whether you want to venture out to the great outdoors, or cosy up inside.

Visit: The V&A Museum of Childhood

If you’re around London with the little ones this weekend, pop into the V&A Museum of Childhood and marvel over the worldwide collection of toys, costumes and games.

Visit their website for more details.

Get cooking with Guinness

OK, so St. Patricks Day was on Thursday, but it’s not too late to celebrate by experimenting with one of these amazing alcohol-infused recipes. Booze and food? Our two favourite things.

See the recipes HERE.

Start watching The Night Manager

After a busy week, there’s nothing better than settling down on a Sunday evening with a good show to watch. This weekend it’s all about The Night Manager, Sunday 20th, 9pm on BBC1, starring Hugh Laurie, Olivia Coleman and Tom Hiddleston.

Need more TV inspiration? See what else you need to watch this weekend right HERE.

Make your own birthing playlist

Did you know that Spotify have made a special playlist of the top tunes to listen to while you give birth? If you’re expecting and fancy making your own playlist, check out the tips for creating the best mix according to experts.

Make Easter cards ready to send out

If you can’t make it to long distant relatives over the Easter weekend, get the kids to wish them a warm greeting from afar with a cute handmade card. Hobbycraft have a great selection of Easter-themed arts and crafts to help you get started.

Embrace your green fingers and get gardening

Lusting over those long summer days spend in the garden? Well start preparing now to make sure you’re patch is up to scratch when the time arrives, and get your little ones to help you digging and planting now it’s a little warmer and the days are longer. For a list of the best bulbs to sow in March, see expert gardener Sarah Raven’s advice on her website.

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