The jigsaw puzzle bug – Gibsons Buckingham Palace puzzle
I think I’ve got into the jigsaw puzzle bug again. I used to do them a lot but then found I didn’t have time or space. But now I’m back into them, and just tend to do a small bit…
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Trentham Gardens barefoot walk and fairy trail
Trentham Gardens is beautiful to walk round. We checked out the fairy trail and the barefoot walk.
A first Legoland adventure
We had our first Legoland adventure at Windsor this year. Check out the downsides, but also the good areas for preschoolers
Healing power of Natrasan First aid spray – giveaway
Generally I’m quite relaxed about medical treatment for bumps and bruises. We get a lot of bruises. I think it’s genetic (plus I’m on warfarin so bruise more easily now), because as a child my mum always worried about all…
Boys swimwear from House of Fraser
Swimwear’s a bit of an unknown for me with N. When he was at Water Babies, it was easy. A happy nappy plus then a rash vest because I didn’t want him shivering, plus it was easier to grab him…
Staying dry in summer showers with Trespass waterproof jackets
Being on a farm, and also getting out and about so much, I find I really struggle with finding suitable clothing. I have to admit that on the farm I just bumble around in whatever because I’m usually just escorting…
Balancing act with a pogo stick for kids
There’s nothing like getting outside on the farm, and with all the fields around and a large garden we’re lucky enough just to walk out of the house and be somewhere that children can play in a safe environment (once…
Get ready for bed with a Minions ReadyBed
I’d spotted ReadyBeds a while ago, and a couple of friends have raved about them, so I was keen to try one out when I was offered the chance to review one. Well, N was offered the chance! There are…
Laser connect with a remote control toy robot
When N opened the box that Paramountzone sent us, he was beside himself. Wow, it was a remote control toy robot ‘just like the one that’s at nursery’. I don’t think I’ve seen as much excitement over a delivery box…
Shakespeare’s Stratford – visiting Mary Arden’s Farm
We love popping over to Stratford-upon-Avon, but we actually did a touristy visit to Mary Arden’s farm recently. Here’s what we got up to on our day out.
Supporting WWF through tumble tower game and puzzles
I love slow toys and really want to ensure that N sees the value in traditional games and toys. So I was excited to be sent a WWF game and jigsaw from Great Gizmos to try out. N was even…
