Everybody Learns - Freddy's Progress
Freddy has been trialing the Lexia Reading Core 5 home reading course. Doing a minimum of twenty minutes three times a week, is proving just about right for him. He remains a bit reluctant, until he...
View ArticlePink Parcel - Celebrating Womanhood on International Women’s Day
International Women's Day 2015 takes place on March 8th. All around the world, International Women's Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater...
View ArticleMother's Day Gifts from Artistry - Indigo Skies Colour Collection Make-Up
If you are looking for a gift for your mum this Mother's Day, cosmetics can be a good choice. I'd definitely enjoy receiving some lovely new make-up, especially as some of the things in my make-up bag...
View ArticleBlaze and the Monster Machines Twitter Party on March 6th
This Friday at 4pm, a brand new series starts on Nick J, Blaze and the Monster Machines. Blaze is Axle City's greatest hero and its number one racer! Fast and fearless he's unbeatable on the track...
View ArticleEat Your Heart Out Chocolate Cake Recipe #evenbetterbaking
Chocolate cake is one of life's little pleasures. There is not many things to rival a piece of rich, moist, chocolate cake topped with an indulgent frosting. So when Dr.Oetker challenged me to try a...
View ArticleMaking whites three shades whiter - Vanish Gold for Whites Challenge
I have taken part in my first challenge from the Vanish Blogger's Club. I received a box containing a pot of Vanish Gold for Whites along with a white shirt, which has been aged to give that...
View ArticleNew exhibit CLAWS coming to Sea Life Manchester this Easter
Goodbye to the star attractionSea Life Manchester is preparing to say goodbye to the stunning Starfish which have been on display since May 2014, as they prepare to move across the country to be...
View ArticleMy Love for Le Creuset
When I was a teenager I had a 'bottom drawer' filled with household items that I planned to one day use in my own future home. I loved homewares and really longed for my own kitchen where I would have...
View ArticleScience, Technology, Engineering and Maths for Kids with Blaze and the...
Nick Jr's latest show Blaze and the Monster Machines is a great way of introducing the STEM subjects to little ones. Blaze finds solutions to problems by using his scientific knowledge and changing...
View ArticleBaking with Kids - Bigjigs Young Chef's Baking Set
Bigjigs have sent Freddy a Young Chef's Set so he can have some fun cooking up a storm in the kitchen making some tasty treats. Freddy really enjoys cooking with me, so he was excited to have his very...
View ArticleThe Gorgeous Girly Card Set Review
With Mother's Day coming up, it was the perfect time for Kezia and her friend Georgia to put The Gorgeous Girly Card Set from Interplay to the test. All mums love to receive a handmade card made for...
View ArticleWeekly Review Round Up - with Bacofoil and The Happy Egg Company
The Non-Stick Kitchen Foil from Bacofoil is a great product when it comes to cooking sticky or messy foods. When lining a baking tray with the foil, there is no need to use any additional oil or...
View ArticleWe Made a Volcano using Kitchen Science
We love having fun with science. Freddy wants to be a scientist when he grows up and judging by his inquiring mind and constant questioning, I think he might just become one. He loves doing...
View ArticleFairytale - Story of the Seven Dwarves Film Review
We received a review copy of Fairytale - Story of the Seven Dwarves from Signature Entertainment. Last night, we sat down down to watch it together.From the moment it begun, Freddy was riveted as it...
View ArticleBreakfast in Bed for Mum this Mother's Day
If you are planning on treating your mum to a well deserved breakfast in bed this Mother's Day, then Roberts Bakery has some advice on making the perfect boiled egg, served with soft and fluffy toasted...
View ArticleFairytale - A True Story
The infamous, true story of the Cottingley fairies inspired a media circus back in 1917. Cousins Elsie and Frances claimed to have discovered fairies living in a meadow and took photographs showing the...
View ArticleGorgeous Colouring and Activity Books from Buster Books
If you are looking for a healthier, longer lasting and all together more thoughtful gift idea for the children this Easter, Buster Books has an absolutely gorgeous range of art and activity books for...
View ArticleThe End of the World is Nigh - What Fred Said
Mishearing grown-up conversations can definitely have its consequences.This morning Freddy nervously asked me what was going to happen after the Zombie Apocalypse on Friday morning. I had to explain...
View ArticleManaging your money with Nutmeg
Being an adult is a complicated business where we have to face up to grown up responsibilities such as having to do self-assessments for the Inland Revenue, trying to find the best broadband provider...
View ArticleThe Importance of Vitamin D to Young People
My eldest daughter has recently suffered from some frightening episodes of extreme heart palpitations. At first she thought it could be panic attacks, but as she is not an anxious person, this seemed...
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