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Fresh Gourmet Salad Recipe - Halloumi and Egg Salad
This is my recipe for a delicious summer salad that is high in protein, flavoursome and rich in iron. It is a modern twist on the boiled egg, grated cheese and lettuce served with Salad Cream that we...
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Bigjigs Figure of Eight Roadway
Freddy has had a very busy week. With birthdays, parties, family visits and nursery picnics going on, his schedule has been fully booked. So today, it was lovely to finally relax and introduce him...
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The End of an Era - The Start of Something New
I've never been a fan of change. I like things how they are, with me in control, knowing where I am and what to expect. It comforts me and keeps me safe. But life is all about change. The status...
View ArticleBakerdays Letterbox Cake Video Review
I was sent a fabulous Bakerdays Letterbox Cake, personalised with one of my favourite photographs from my blog and a cascade of red hearts, to review. The impact of receiving a beautiful cake like...
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Fun In The Sun at Alton Towers
Today we had a wonderful day at Alton Towers. I had used a year's worth of accumulated Tesco Clubcard Points to exchange for six Merlin Annual Passes that will give us access to all the Merlin...
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Thank You Teacher
It's nearly the end of term. This school year has seen my 10 year old Kizzy flourish both academically and socially in year 5 of junior school. She is totally ready to start her final academic year...
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Magic Moments at Disneyland
In a few weeks we are off to Disneyland Paris for a 5 day break. I love that place! It is just so magical for everyone. Whatever your age or however cynical life has made you, your first glimpse of...
View ArticleEnjoy A Sneaky Peek at Butlins’ Newest Waterpark
Holidays give both children and their parents a chance to relax from the routine of everyday life, and research shows that for kids, the best holiday is one in which they can simply spend time with...
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Making Strawberry and Chocolate Ice Cream
I have been challenged to make my own ice cream by OXO, and then use their OXO Good Grips Trigger Ice Cream Scoop to serve it up. Now, I have never made ice cream in my life (unless you count the time...
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SUSO - A Healthier Alternative In Fizzy Drinks
The fizzy drinks market is dominated by canned drinks which are full of chemical sweeteners and flavourings. Not the healthiest of options for our children, who enjoy drinking carbonated beverages....
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UK's Lowest Price Supermarket School Uniform from Aldi
No sooner than the kids break up for the summer holidays, the prospect of kitting them out for their new school term in September rears its head. Buying the children everything they need for the new...
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How Important are Routines for Children
Trying to crack routines, is one of the biggest challenges of parenting. Getting little ones into a good bedtime routine is the parenting holy grail that the majority of parents strive for, to ensure...
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I'm getting my Blog On at the MOSI #BlogOnMOSI
On Sunday, you will find me at the MOSI in Manchester taking part in the first Blogs Up North conference: Blog On. Organised by the unstoppable power of Laura from Tired Mummy of Two, it promises to...
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Say Hello to a Playful New Range of Confectionery by Lindt
I read an article yesterday about the lengths that some parents go to to impress teachers at the end of term. Mummies have been buying spa days, Harrod's Hampers and Tiffany necklaces for little...
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Teen Beach Movie OST
The most eagerly awaited teen movie of the year, Teen Beach Movie, premiered last night on the Disney Channel, much to the delight of my kids. The all singing, all dancing cast featuring Ross Lynch...
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Smurfs 2 on the PS3
The Smurfs 2 is an Action-Adventure Platformer game from Ubisoft that follows the thrilling story of the second movie of the Smurfs. Players will take control of their favorite true blue heroes to...
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Adventures at the Cheshire Ice Cream Farm #countrykids
We spent a lovely few hours today at one of our favourite places, Cheshire Farm - The Ice Cream Farm. It is completely free to enter to see the animals and use the huge range of outdoor play...
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Freddy's Playmobil Pirate
Ahoy there me hearties!! Freddy has got a new Pirate toy from Playmobil to welcome him into the Playogolist programme which we are proud to be a part of!! The detailed little figure comes complete...
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A Taste of Sunshine with Island Cuisine
The sun is shining across the UK and we are basking in positively tropical temperatures. So it seems fitting to enjoy the taste of sunshine in our meals too. Drawing on the influences of Asia, Africa...
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Greener Cleaning with Method
Cleaning is not a glamorous job, but it is an essential part of everyday life. Although not an exciting chore, it can be made so much more pleasant by choosing the right products. Products that work...
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