Trackside Fun with Bigjigs #PlayPatrol
We are huge fans of the Bigjigs road and railway sets. The beautifully crafted wooden pieces are the tools to unleash a child's imagination as they create their own miniature world complete with...
View ArticleThe Furchester Hotel - Open for Business
Coming to CBeebies at the end of this month is the exciting new series for children aged 3-6 years, The Furchester Hotel. Starring Elmo and the Cookie Monster along with the Furchester family and a...
View ArticleHalf Price Bargains from TalkTalk Mobile
TalkTalk Mobile customers can take advantage of some excellent savings this month, perfect for those with children heading off to college or university. Until September 30th customers can get half...
View ArticleBEAR - Save Our Paws Campaign
BEAR is celebrating its 5th birthday and has decided to do something rather wonderful. They are teaming up with the WWF, working together to protect some of the world's most endangered paws...those of...
View ArticleSaying Goodbye to Ella - Finding My New Normal
When I think back to when Ella was a baby, I conjure up wonderful images of a delicate, golden haired child with an open and engaging smile that radiated beauty and warmth, lighting up any room. Now...
View ArticleMy Mini Golfer
Freddy loves getting outdoors and playing in the garden, so when he received a Mini Golf Set from Great Gizmos to try out he was very excited. Still in his school uniform, he raced outside to have a...
View ArticleSing Along to the Cussons Mum & Me Baby Snuffles Video #voiceofmums
Although my youngest is now well out of the baby stage, I remember only too well the days when he suffered from a cold. Snuffly, snotty noses make feeding and sleeping next to impossible, which means...
View ArticleA Coffee and Cream Mood Board - Argos Colour Campaign
One of my guilty pleasures is a visit to a coffee shop, relaxing in a big, comfy, high backed leather chair and sipping on a delicious, iced, coffee frappuccino. It's such a treat to take a few...
View ArticleHow my kids keep making me proud - a new job and starting university
Last weekend, we packed up the car and drove to Manchester, the city that Ella will be calling home for the next three years. With a car laden with bags of clothes, shoes, kitchen equipment and of...
View ArticleStampin' Up Hip Hip Hooray Designer Card Kit
It's always very special to receive a handmade card from a loved one. Knowing the love and effort put into creating a card especially for you makes it a wonderful keepsake to treasure. However, if...
View ArticleBen and Holly Magical Playground Playset - Swing with Holly Review
In the Little Kingdom, Holly is having fun swinging on her magical swing set. The swings are attached to the stems of flowers making a colourful playground scene for the fairies and elves to enjoy!...
View ArticleWhat does your toast say about you?
Duerr's Marmalade and Roberts Bakery have teamed up to evaluate how a person's morning toast preferences reflect their personality. They have come up with a fun quiz so you can discover what your toast...
View ArticleAfter School Chefs Challenge with Birds Eye #AfterSchoolChefs
We've been slowly getting ourselves back into some sort of routine after the long, carefree summer holidays. This means I am having to be much more organised when it comes to the kids' teatime routine....
View ArticleTelford Town Park #countrykids
Freddy is never keen on being dragged around the shops while his sisters go clothes shopping. New Look and Primark hold zero appeal for him, whereas my girls will happily explore every rack in the shop...
View ArticleFood Review - Healthy Treats from 9bar
9barWhen you need an energy boost, a 9bar really does the trick. The wholefood bars are packed full of good stuff, like nuts, seeds and dried fruits, to deliver a great tasting and nutritious snack. I...
View ArticleHappy 12th Birthday Kizzy
"Kezia, I love you for the gorgeous little girl that you were, for the wonderful young woman you are now and for the precious daughter you will always be."Happy Birthday to my beautiful girl xxx
View ArticleMy Songs for Children on Spotify
USM Junior Launches First UK Based Music Discovery App ‘My Songs’ on SpotifyMy kids love music. Freddy is at his happiest listening to songs and busting street dance moves to the latest tunes. Kizzy...
View ArticleMy Extraordinary Family Portrait Experience
We haven't had a professional family portrait taken of our family for years. I think the last time we were all in front of a camera was when we had a photoshoot done for my nan's birthday when Kizzy...
View ArticleIt's Chips Ahoy! with Cadbury!
Q: What happens when the world's most popular US cookie brand Chips Ahoy! meets deliciously smooth and creamy Cadbury Dairy Milk? A: You get the latest chocolate bar creation from Cadbury!The Cadbury...
View ArticleA Ghostly Treat from Yankee Candle
October has begun, bringing with it the promise of some spooky fun as Halloween fast approaches. The nights are getting darker and the wet and windy weather is bringing a chill to our bones. There is...
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