I genuinely can’t believe I am daring to utter these words, but the February Half Term is almost upon us –Yes, I know Christmas seems like only yesterday! Hence, I have started to consider how to occupy the kids for the week when let’s face it the weather is usually dire, especially here in ‘sunny’… Continue reading Half Term Hot Picks
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Kids Crafty Fun With Toucan Box
I'm always trying to find ways to keep Leo entertained and engaged so decided to sign up to Toucan Box and give it a go- he loves doing crafty things both at home and nursery. Toucan Box is a fortnightly craft subscription box aimed at children aged 3-8 years. Once ordered the box came very… Continue reading Kids Crafty Fun With Toucan Box
Never fear Mum’s Army is here! Rattles and Battles Book Review
I think we can all agree that being a Mum is tough job, but the hardest job of them all is being a new Mum. Having a baby is a life changing event like no other which you can never fully prepare for regardless of how many pre natal classes you attend or much time… Continue reading Never fear Mum’s Army is here! Rattles and Battles Book Review
Book Review: There’s a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher
First admission is that I am a HUGE McFly fan, having been hooked since the early noughties when they released 5 colours in her hair was released! Tom has always been my favourite, with Danny coming a close second, so when I first heard he was to team up with fellow band mate Dougie Poynter… Continue reading Book Review: There’s a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher
Eureka Children’s Museum – Our Review
So Christmas is over and it's those strange few days before New Year where keeping the family entertained can be challenging! I thought I would share our review of Eureka with you as a possible day out idea for which is bound to be a hit with the whole family. I visited the Eureka Children’s… Continue reading Eureka Children’s Museum – Our Review
Christmas Eve is here!
Happy Christmas Eve everyone! We’ll make today’s blog short and sweet as I’m sure like us you’ll all be busy with last minute preparations and spending time with your loved ones. We thought we would share with you our usual Christmas Eve routine and we would love to hear what your routine and traditions are… Continue reading Christmas Eve is here!
Choo Choo all aboard the Alphabet Train!
Reading is an integral part of who I am, it’s been a passion since a very young age and I have always been keen to pass that same love onto my children. Having three children of different age groups we now own a rather large collection of bulging bookshelves, however I am always looking (and… Continue reading Choo Choo all aboard the Alphabet Train!
Cumbrian Christmas – Hayes Garden World!
A mere stone’s throw from Lake Windermere in the small picturesque town of Ambleside is Hayes Garden World, which you could be forgiven for driving past not giving it a second glance. Its façade isn’t particularly impressive, nor does it appear very big, but this is certainly not your average garden centre by a long… Continue reading Cumbrian Christmas – Hayes Garden World!
Learning has never been more fun!
When Natasha Mockett from Write My Name asked if I would be willing to try and review their new personalised handwriting practice book it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. My son, Leo, had just turned four and despite having a little interest in writing beforehand as his birthday had approached he became… Continue reading Learning has never been more fun!
A Christmas Tail with a twist!
Two of my greatest passions in life are books and Christmas so when Miriam Payne offered to send me a copy of her new book A Greyt Christmas Tail which combines the two I didn’t hesitate to agree. Having worked as a journalist for 15 years Miriam then made a career move into PR but… Continue reading A Christmas Tail with a twist!
Fraser’s Fun House 