Did you know it’s National Friendship Day on 30th July? Nope! I didn’t either until the lovely people at Lands End got in touch. They wanted to help me celebrate this important occasion, and asked me to pick a present from there collection that I would send to my blogging bestie. Now, anyone who know’s…
These things come round so quick don’t they. One minute Father’s Day is week’s away and the next it’s the following Sunday, and you still haven’t got a card or a present. Dad’s can be so hard to buy for. Often they don’t want anything, but actually they do! A handmade card goes down really…
I have dreamed of a holiday for so long, and the time has finally come to get planning something we are all going to remember. What with babies and exams, holidays have been put on hold, until now. It’s a big year for us, I’m 40 and teen is turning 18. There’s been lots of…
Do you want a cup of tea? Can I make you a coffee Mummy? Daddy, can I get you some breakfast? Here’s your sausage, egg and bacon. Do you like it Daddy? This was the stream of consciousness from our 3 year old when she tarted playing with her Morphy Richards Kitchen Set. Kids love…
Princess and I have had a busy weekend. We headed off to Birmingham for an early start at the Sea Life Centre before swinging by the BBC Good Food Show and BBC Gardener’s World Live. It was one of hose impromptu efforts where it seemed on one hand sensible to kill two birds with one…
Vlogging was something that I’d wanted to get into for a while, but while I had my hands full with Little Pudding at home full time, with her boisterous sister joining her 2 days in the week it seemed like the impossible task. Then something happened that forced my hand. I was absolutely blown away…
When you’re traveling with kids every inch of space is precious. There are so many eventualities to cater for, and the various different stages of travelling to think about. There is of course what you need while you’re on your long awaited holiday. But you also have to think about what you need while you…
That is it, our baby days are over. Where did they go? They’ve slipped by so quickly. It’s a shame our life wasn’t a little easier these last 12 months, but nothing could have stopped me enjoying watching you grow into the gorgeous little tot you are now. You’re in your second week of nursery,…
Sometimes I really struggle to fall asleep. When I really can’t get to sleep, the problem gets worse. I get cross with myself and worry about how I’m going to cope the next day with very little sleep. I realised that lots of my readers might be interested in tips to fall asleep. I also…
May half term saw another week of fun and frivolity at Nottingham Lakeside with the return of Wheee! The International Children’s Theatre & Dance Festival. We were lucky enough to be invited to enjoy the latest Luminarium from Architects of Air and to see Statik, the hilarious performance from Action Transport Theatre. This delightful story is…
We thought we’d stay local for a change this weekend, so packed up the kids and headed out to run a few errands, play at the local park and grab some lunch. There are plenty of places to eat in Nottingham, and West Bridgford has more than it’s fair share. It’s very popular as it’s…
It’s been a long while since I’ve shared any recipes on my blog to be honest, which I have to apologise to you for. As life has got busier with growing children, finding the time to cook properly has been a real challenge. When I’m home alone with the 3 yo and 1 yo, getting…
Father’s Day is just round the corner, and it presents me with the same issue every year. What on earth do I buy to celebrate what a wonderful Dad my children have. I don’t think I’m alone here, am I Mummy’s? My husband doesn’t have a particular hobby, apart from being a bit of a…
There are some things that stand the test of time when it comes to play, and the simple good old fashioned ballon is one of them. I’ve yet to see a kid that doesn’t get excited when a ballon is inflated and my two are no exception. Recently we were asked to review a new…
I’ve lived in the UK all my life, and I have to say I feel both lucky and privileged to have been born here. I believe that UK residents enjoy a great quality of life when you look at people’s living standards globally. Here’s a few of the reasons I think it’s great to live…
My 3 year old and I got the unusual opportunity this week to spend some quality time together, just me and her. Her baby sister was having a settling in session at nursery so we too our selves off for a special lunch date, followed by a spot of shopping, toy shopping that is! We’d…