Kids get active with Leapfrog Leapband
*Contains affiliate links I love my fitbit and I’ve always wanted to give it to N to see how much activity he does during the day compared to me. But instead of risking him losing my Fitbit, Leapfrog sent us…
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Mummy style in the words of a 5 year old
What is mummy style? *Contains affiliate links For most mums I know it’s jeans of various styles, or leggings with a variety of tops, boots or ballet pumps, or sandals/Birkenstocks dependent on the season. Any mums who turn up on…
Milk teeth and tooth fairy tips
A couple of months ago, N had 1 wobbly tooth. Only 5 days later, he then had a gap where 2 teeth were, plus half a new tooth through and a little white tooth just about showing through the gum. Oh, and…
The sportswear dilemma of National Sports Week
Until last week, I’d not felt too pressured by school non-uniform dates. World book day passed pretty easily (I had a plan for Horrid Henry, but N decided he didn’t want to dress up), non-uniform days have either been pj…
Enjoying the Feast food festival at Waddesdon Manor
Sharing the Feast food festival experience at National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor. A beautiful summer party, with lots of activities and shows
Igniting an interest in cycling for children
Inspiring children in sport and cycling through watching the women’s Tour of Britain road race coming within a mile of our house
Easy 3 ingredient baked ricotta cakes recipe
Try this 3 ingredient baked ricotta cakes Some of my favourite recipes only have 3 or 4 ingredients in. Because who has time for tens of them when you’re in a rush or have people in the house shouting for…
How to be a super efficient money-saving shopper
I do a lot of shopping. Actually I lie. I do a lot of wandering round town and buying little bits and pieces I need, but rarely do a browsing shopping trip. And I’m talking clothes. I usually buy jeans…
Learning about health and exercise at school
One of the great things about children starting school is that you no longer have to answer every question they ask. I’m presuming the teachers get a lot of their questions too. But there’s also the mystery about what they…
How to create the perfect pirate party for kids
Unlike many children, N’s not really big on birthday party themes. But even he requested a pirate party theme when we were in the early planning stages of his last party. He didn’t get one because he won’t do dressing…
Summer clothes at Mothercare
When I shop for clothes there’s always the same shops I go to. Mothercare is one of the shops that is still there in our town but I rarely visit now N’s that bit older. I usually nip in on…
