Some Great Kids' Books on Review
Mungo Monkey has a Birthday PartyThis is an incredibly cute, colourful storybook from illustrator Lydia Monks, made even better by the addition of lots of fun flaps inside. It tells the story of Mungo...
View ArticlePancake Pile-Up Game Review
Pancake Pile-Up! is a great way to enjoy Pancake Day this year (and it's completely calorie free!) It is a fun relay race game where you stack 'em high and serve 'em up according to the illustrations...
View ArticleDressing Up Ideas for Kids: World Book Day, 6th March
Most children love dressing up. Many will have a dressing up box, filled with costumes and accessories and will enjoy spending many hours living out scenarios in imaginative games of make believe....
View ArticleTalkTalk Money Saving Phone Boosts
TalkTalk customers can take advantage of some money saving monthly boosts for their home telephone. So whether you regularly call mobile numbers or if you phone family abroad you can save money by...
View ArticleSome of our ideas for World Book Day
March 6th is World Book Day. A day to celebrate the joy of reading! Kids across the country will be joining in with the celebrations as many schools get onboard with the fun. Both Kizzy and Freddy...
View ArticlePancake Day with Lyle's Golden Syrup
If you are looking for something sweet and scrummy to serve with your pancakes on Shrove Tuesday then look no further than these easy to squeeze Lyle's Golden Syrup bottles in Original Golden Syrup and...
View ArticleOur Foodimal - the Saladder!
Fans of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 will be familiar with the fabulous Foodimals which are the stars of the show. Inspired by the imaginative food/animal hybrids we have invented our very own...
View ArticleMaking Bracelets with the Shimmer 'n' Sparkle Cra-Z-Loom
Kizzy and Ella received a Cra-Z-Art Shimmer 'n' Sparkle Cra-Z-Loom Bracelet Maker to try out. Kids can make their own rubber band bracelets by looping and weaving colourful bands onto the loom. The...
View ArticleBanana and Blueberry Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Walnuts Recipe
Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday, which meant one thing....pancakes!This year we got a bit more inventive than just serving them up with lemon and sugar, and here is one of the recipes I came up with for a...
View ArticleSpinach Pancake Recipe
During my Shrove Tuesday pancake experimentation, I came up with a recipe for spinach pancakes perfect for stuffing, rolling or topping with a savoury filling. They make a good alternative to a...
View ArticleMother's Day Gifts from Aldi
From March 16th, Aldi will have some great Specialbuys in store for anyone looking to treat their mum this Mother's Day, without spending too much money!If your mum enjoys shopping, Aldi have a crafted...
View ArticleNutritious Breakfast Advice from Nestle
We recently took part in a campaign with Nestle, keeping a breakfast diary then discussing the findings with a nutritionist.When it comes to breakfast, I usually sit down after the school run to eat a...
View ArticleElla's Kitchen Smoothie Fruits perfect for fussy eaters!
Ella's Kitchen fruit puree pouches are still a favourite in our household. The 100% natural, organic fruity snacks are a perfectly delicious way to get one of Freddy's five a day into his diet. The...
View ArticleA Walk in the Countryside #countrykids
A sunny Sunday afternoon is the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise on a family walk in the countryside. For the first weekend this year, everyone was feeling healthy enough to have...
View ArticleSkribbies - Hi-top trainers that kids can customise!
Every now and then, I come across a new product that I wish had been around when I was a child. Skribbies is just such a product.Scribbies are cool hi-top trainers, which come with six chunky markers,...
View ArticleNew Galaxy Hot Chocolate Pouches
Galaxy have a great new range of chocolate drinks pouches that are fun and flexible. However you want your drink, this range is perfect for mixing and matching according to your mood. Enjoy them hot...
View ArticleThings you might expect when you're expecting! #infographic
Pregnancy - A Step by Step GuideWhether you are planning a pregnancy or are already expecting a little one, here is a helpful infographic of what symptoms you might expect. I remember many of them all...
View ArticleVegan Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Since Megan became a vegan six months ago for health reasons (adopting a low GI, dairy free, lower gluten and refined sugar free plant based diet) I have been looking more and more deeply into the...
View ArticleWhat Kids Learn on Holiday
Holidays aren't simply a week or two spent away from home - they are so, so much more. They are a chance for families to spend much needed quality time together, for relationships to reconnect...
View ArticleWhat Does Your TV Viewing Say About You?
I am not ashamed to admit that our television is one of our favourite household possessions...all 55" of its HD 3D surround sound gloriousness is appreciated by everyone from 4 year old Nick Jr loving...
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