More Drinks - flavoured water with added nutrients
As a mother to an almost teen daughter who takes a packed lunch to school everyday, the issue of whether she stays hydrated and whether she gets enough nutrients during the course of the day is...
View ArticleFather's Day Gift Guide - featuring Scruffs Hardwear and Truprint
Scruffs HardwearScruffs make menswear that works just as hard as dad does. With durable materials and stylish designs, dad will enjoy wearing the workwear to show that he is #scruffsenough for...
View ArticleCatch the spellbinding show Wicked at The Lowry Theatre
I'd heard nothing but good things about the hit musical Wicked. With its special effects, make-up, incredible costumes and awesome songs (we all love a good rendition of Defying Gravity) the show...
View ArticleMarvel Avengers Age of Ultron - in the bedroom
Bedtime has never been very straightforward with Freddy. We have clocked up hundreds of nights of bed sharing and suffered more than our fair share of sleep deprivation while our little boy worked on...
View ArticleAdding some Minion Fun to Mealtimes
Tots 100 and Green Giant have challenged me to take part in their Minions Challenge to create the ultimate Minion inspired summer food to celebrate the release of the new Minions movie on June 26th. I...
View ArticlePlaying Traditional Board Games with the Bigjigs Games Compendium
Being Play Patrol Agents for Bigjigs Toys has been an honour, but our time as testers for their wonderful wooden toys has come to an end. However, Freddy has one more toy to test and it is a good...
View ArticleBen & Jerry's Cookie Core Ice Cream
Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream is one of the most indulgent makes of ice cream out there. They always seem to go that extra mile to add extra flavours, textures and surprises to their ice creams and the new...
View ArticleCelebrating National Picnic Week with Primula
With this current spell of lovely weather, nothing beats some al fresco family dining, with a picnic being the number one choice for fun, outdoor eating. From the 13th to the 21st June it is National...
View ArticleWhat we're watching on Netflix #NetflixStreamTeam
We're in our first month of having Netflix and it is not an exaggeration to say that it has totally revolutionised the way we watch our TV. Having a whole library of box sets and films ready to view...
View ArticleLast Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas - Roberts Bakery, Wilkinson Sword and...
If you are yet to buy a present for your dad this Father's Day don't panic! Here are some ideas for some last minute gifts that won't cost too much, but will be gratefully received.Breakfast in BedWhy...
View ArticleFather's Day at Aldi and What Fred Said about his Dad!
This Father's Day, Aldi is a one stop shop for buying what you need to make a special day for your dad. From buying ingredients to cook dad's favourite food to buying gifts that he will love. Here are...
View ArticleMy Top Five Favourite TV Dads
Currys are currently running a Father's Day competition for bloggers to write about their top five favourite TV dads. My girls, Kezia, aged 13 and Ella aged 19, really got excited by the prospect of...
View ArticleVegan Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse Recipe
My dairy free chocolate mousse recipe was always a firm family favourite here Inside the Wendy House. But now, I have tweaked the recipe further to make a fully vegan and cruelty free chocolate mousse,...
View ArticleHappy Father's Day to my Children's Daddy
Once upon a time I was a single parent with a 3 year old son and a new baby girl. Although being a 22 year old with two kids wasn't easy, being a mum defined me, giving me something to live for and to...
View ArticleBrantano - shoe shopping with expert fitting
When it comes to their feet, it is really important to make sure that children wear comfortable, well fitting shoes. Little feet need room to grow in order to promote healthy development. Children's...
View ArticleInterplay Wire Craft Rings Review
Here Inside the Wendy House, we are big fans of the Interplay brand, which encourages creativity in children through their exciting and innovative activity kits.The latest one we received to review was...
View ArticleWhat About Breakfast at Greggs?
According to a recent survey, The 2015 Greggs Breakfast Report, the perfect breakfast is a bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee at 7.40am. However, not everybody follows such a morning routine and...
View ArticleGreener Spring Cleaning with Astonish
I am a big fan of Astonish products for greener cleaning all year round, including the big spring clean. Astonish is a British brand, with a strong emphasis on cruelty free, environmentally friendly...
View ArticleJurassic World Books from Centum
On its opening day, Ian and I went on a daytime date to the cinema, while the kids were at school and oblivious to what we were up to, to watch Jurassic World in amazing D-Box 3D. With the moving...
View ArticleEnjoy Drinking Water with Stur - the Liquid Water Enhancer
Love Water NaturallyEspecially in the hot weather, it is so important for us all to keep ourselves hydrated. Although water is one of the best drinks for us, sometimes we want something with a bit more...
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