It's the last day of the year and I genuinely don't know where on earth 2018 went, it has been a complete blur! As part of my end of year reflections I posted on Saturday about the books I have read this year and it seemed only fitting that kids books were given the same… Continue reading Children’s Books Of 2018
Month: December 2018
Review: The Snowman Tour Live
This year celebrates the 40th anniversary of the classic children’s book, The Snowman by Raymond Briggs*. Originally published in 1978 as a wordless picture book, its popularity saw it brought to life on screen in 1982 as a short film. Being born in the early 80’s, I can’t remember a Christmas without The Snowman and… Continue reading Review: The Snowman Tour Live
Books I’ve Read In 2018
As the year draws to a close I thought I'd take the opportunity to reflect on the books I have read during the year. Looking back I can't actually believe how many books I have managed to squeeze in with the years total standing at 44, smashing my Goodreads goal of 20 right out of… Continue reading Books I’ve Read In 2018
Christmas Eve Q&A
Day 24 of Blogmas and I’ve made it! I set out to post daily up to and including Christmas Eve and I’ve done it! I thought I’d make my final post a fun Christmassy Q & A, nice and easy to read as I know everyone will be super hectic today making all those last-minute… Continue reading Christmas Eve Q&A
Christmas Eve Family Night In Essentials
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, that day when excitement and anticipation have reached a fever pitch. Parents everywhere are trying to keep the kids as calm as humanly possible whilst trying to finish all the last-minute preparations. Needless to say, by mid-afternoon you’ll certainly have earned a chilled-out evening and what better way to spend it… Continue reading Christmas Eve Family Night In Essentials
The A-Z Of Christmas
I can barely believe I’m about to say this, but we have made it to day 22 of Blogmas already, where has the time gone? It’s mere days now until Santa will be on his way and I’m so excited, quite possibly more than the kids! Over the last three weeks I have shared all… Continue reading The A-Z Of Christmas
What Mum’s REALLY Want For Christmas
Whilst smellies, socks and pyjamas all make fabulous presents for Mum’s everywhere, have you ever considered what would be on their ‘dream’ wish list? For today’s Blogmas post I decided to share with you the 5 ‘gifts’ Mum’s would actually like Santa to deliver this Christmas. It isn’t a gift guide, but a little tongue… Continue reading What Mum’s REALLY Want For Christmas
The Santa Express at Hayes Garden World
Last year, I published a post all about the Winter Wonderland created at Hayes Garden World, based here in Cumbria. It had been many years since we had visited, and it made such a lasting impression that we vowed to return this year. We decided to go the whole hog this time though and booked… Continue reading The Santa Express at Hayes Garden World
Our Top 5 Christmas Books For Kids
The festive season is such a busy time for parents, often filled with school play’s, Christmas events and parties for the little ones. So, it’s a welcome relief to make some time to share a book or two together and with so many wonderful festive and Christmas themed story books on the market we’re spoilt… Continue reading Our Top 5 Christmas Books For Kids
Crafty Kids: Handmade Reindeer Christmas Cards
When time allows I love nothing more than getting crafty with the kids and today I’m sharing our simple handmade reindeer cards. I really enjoy creating homemade cards with Leo to give to friends and family for any occasion and these simple, yet effective festive cards are fabulous. Making them together is a superb way… Continue reading Crafty Kids: Handmade Reindeer Christmas Cards
Fraser’s Fun House 