Kids · Reviews

Review: First Wonder Box Subscription

I’m always trying to find ways to help Leo learn through the activities and play we participate in together to help stimulate his inquisitive mind. September born,he will be one of the oldest children when he starts school this year and I feel he needs to be kept occupied and stimulated to prevent him from… Continue reading Review: First Wonder Box Subscription

Books

WOW Blog Tour: Crossing The Line by Ellen Wolfson Valladares

I am delighted to bring to you Crossing The Line by Ellen Wolfson Valladares as part of the WOW  - Women On Writing -Blog Tour. Massive thanks to Crystal Otto for allowing me to be part of such a fantastic tour Synopsis Laura, who died thirty years ago, enlists the help of a tenacious high… Continue reading WOW Blog Tour: Crossing The Line by Ellen Wolfson Valladares

Books · Kids

Book Review: The Bobby & Morph Collection by R E Fisher

If you are regular reader of Fraser’s Fun House, you will know how much I love books and how important I feel it is to share this passion with the kids. From only a few months old I spent time reading and enjoying books with the kids, mirroring the experiences I had as a child.… Continue reading Book Review: The Bobby & Morph Collection by R E Fisher

Lifestyle

Summer Memories With Old English Company Enamel Pins Plus Giveaway!

It’s this time of year, as the weather becomes warmer, that I look back with fondness on my carefree Summer days and the fun and laughter they brought. Being out late into the evening playing with the other children on our street and only having to go in when the streetlamps came on, what I… Continue reading Summer Memories With Old English Company Enamel Pins Plus Giveaway!

Books

Book Review: Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe By Debbie Johnson

Synopsis The Comfort Food Cafe is perched on a windswept clifftop at what feels like the edge of the world, serving up the most delicious cream teas; beautifully baked breads, and carefully crafted cupcakes. For tourists and locals alike, the ramshackle cafe overlooking the beach is a beacon of laughter, companionship, and security – a… Continue reading Book Review: Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe By Debbie Johnson

Days Out, Events & Holiday's · Reviews

Days Out: New Lanark Mills World Heritage Site, Scotland

New Lanark is an 18th Century mill village situated less than an hours drive from the Scottish cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Built alongside the picturesque River Clyde it’s one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, boasting a popular visitor attraction and much more besides. It’s history is widely known thanks to the revolutionary… Continue reading Days Out: New Lanark Mills World Heritage Site, Scotland

Parenting · Personal

Starting School: Where Has The Time Gone?

Last week I received confirmation. The words there in black and white telling me which school our little man has been allocated to attend in September. Even though I have known for the past (almost) five years that this day was on the horizon I genuinely can’t believe my baby boy will be starting school… Continue reading Starting School: Where Has The Time Gone?