Imagine if you will a wet rainy January day in Cumbria – for locals that’s not going to be difficult! One such day with a bored four-year-old on our hands we decided to have a go at making some DIY slime, having heard for months how popular this sensory activity was. There are many different… Continue reading Messy Moments: It’s Slime Time!
Tag: Parenting
Appy Kids Co Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)
I’m sure Mum’s out there will agree that when you are out and about it’s essential to have a drink to hand to keep the kids hydrated on the go. I was therefore delighted to be asked by Appy Kids Co to sample and review some of their carton drinks designed purely with kids in… Continue reading Appy Kids Co Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)
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
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
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!
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!
Easy Sweetpeasy Baking for kids ( and parents!)
I am the first to admit that my baking and cooking skills leave a lot to be desired so any shortcuts are welcomed with open arms. I discovered Sweetpea Pantry who offer a range of ‘ready mixes’ with a twist and was thrilled when they offered to send me a box to sample and review.… Continue reading Easy Sweetpeasy Baking for kids ( and parents!)
Why I’m ditching ‘Mum Guilt’
Since having my son, just over four years ago, I can count on one hand the times that I have been anywhere without at least one of the children in tow. This can mainly be attributed to being been made redundant as I left for Maternity leave which lead me to making the choice to… Continue reading Why I’m ditching ‘Mum Guilt’
8 things that are NEVER the same after kids!!!
The arrival of a baby is always going to herald some big changes to your life, however before children I think I always thought of these in the short term. I’m sure most parents will agree that the effects and changes that are part and parcel of having kids don’t just last for those first… Continue reading 8 things that are NEVER the same after kids!!!
Kinder complicated
How can the purchase of one small (overpriced) Kinder Egg be my starting point for a whole blog I hear you ask - well allow me to explain….. My son has always been (how can I put it), adverse to the whole hairdressers experience despite having taken him since he was fairly young, let him… Continue reading Kinder complicated
Fraser’s Fun House 