Books

Book Review: The Lost Sister By Tracy Buchanan

It was the beautiful cover of this book that initially caught my eye and I was thrilled when Avon Books UK accepted my Netgalley request for an advance copy. Massive thank you to them and of course not forgetting author Tracy Buchanan, Happy Publication Day! Synopsis Summer, 1991: A trip to the beach leads to disaster… Continue reading Book Review: The Lost Sister By Tracy Buchanan

Days Out, Events & Holiday's · Lifestyle · Personal

Top 3 Holiday Destinations To Revisit

Despite only recently returning from a holiday it doesn’t stop me dreaming about packing my case and heading off to warmer shores again! I’m sure I can’t be the only person who returns from a holiday wishing it had lasted longer with a list of places I would still have liked to have explored. In… Continue reading Top 3 Holiday Destinations To Revisit

Books

Blog Blitz: Forgive Me Not By Samantha Tonge

I am so excited to share my review of Forgive Me Not with you as part of the publication day Blog Blitz. Massive thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and of course the wonderful Samantha Tonge for allowing me to take part. Synopsis How far would you go to make amends? When Emma fled her home at Foxglove… Continue reading Blog Blitz: Forgive Me Not By Samantha Tonge

Books

Blog Tour: The Second Cup By Sarah Marie Graye

I am super excited to share my review of The Second Cup with you today to celebrate its First Anniversary. Massive thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and of course the wonderful Sarah Marie Graye for allowing me to be part of such a fabulous tour. Synopsis Would your life unravel if someone you knew committed suicide? Theirs… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Second Cup By Sarah Marie Graye

Kids · Parenting

9 Cheap Ways To Entertain The Kids

School holidays; the time when parents struggle to find things to keep the kids entertained without bankrupting themselves. Add to that unpredictable weather making it twice as hard to come up with ideas to stay out of the Summer rain showers. With this in mind I thought I would share my top ideas for keeping… Continue reading 9 Cheap Ways To Entertain The Kids

Kids · Lifestyle · Reviews

Creative Storytelling With Magical Story Jars

Reading and sharing stories for the Fraser’s is akin to breathing, however my personal favourites are those enjoyed before bed. From being tiny I have always shared a Bedtime Story with the kids before snuggling them up in bed with a big sloppy kiss– I hasten to add I no longer read them to the… Continue reading Creative Storytelling With Magical Story Jars

Kids · Reviews

Review: The No More Worries Kit From The Irish Fairy Door Company

Something I haven’t discussed on my blog before are the issues we had when it came to settling Leo into nursery. It’s something that I may touch upon in more detail at a later date, but let’s just say to start with it was a rocky road. He suffered terribly with separation anxiety meaning it… Continue reading Review: The No More Worries Kit From The Irish Fairy Door Company

Books · Parenting

Book Review: Why Mummy Swears By Gill Sims

Amazingly my prayers were answered when I discovered there was to be a follow up to Why Mummy Drinks by Gill Sims! Having been my favourite book of the year so far, the forthcoming release of Why Mummy Swears has been highly anticipated, I was therefore ecstatic when Harper Collins offered to send me a… Continue reading Book Review: Why Mummy Swears By Gill Sims

Entertainment · Personal

5 TV Shows That Should Make A Comeback

It’s inevitable that TV shows like everything else move with the times to keep things fresh and draw in new viewers. Over time there are thousands of shows that have been cancelled, discarded in the virtual trash and resigned to life of reruns. I’m sure most of you have favourite shows that have suffered the… Continue reading 5 TV Shows That Should Make A Comeback