Lunchbox solutions with Yumbox
Every time I’ve seen a Yumbox on blogs or on instagram I’ve kept meaning to get one. I’m a sucker for food containers, and always looking for one that will fit lots in, be suitable for N and myself and…
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Exploring Chinese New Year with Weekend Box
I’m a bit of a slack crafter. I love doing crafts (cards, jewellery, crochet) but actually getting something out and thinking of it from scratch isn’t my forte. As for children’s crafts? Well, let’s just say that Weekend Boxes come…
What’s for breakfast – cereal or toast?
Given that this week is National Breakfast Week, I thought it was quite appropriate to think about breakfast in our house…or out of our house. I’m a big believer in breakfast, even though I find I tend to eat more…
Little Snappers books – review and giveaway
Last year we did the 300 picture books challenge and managed to complete it in May or June, reading 300 different picture books. I can’t say the same for my own personal challenge, it was a seriously poor showing and…
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Music to my ears – independent boutiques brought together by Streethub
*Ad – gifted As I’ve often said, I’m trying to build up a collection of instruments for N, and engage him to have an interest or at least understanding of different types of music. So when I had the opportunity…
Home Truths in decorating: 13 years and still no curtains
When I heard British Gas had partnered with Channel 4 on some short films about Home Truths, it did make me chuckle. But then I decided I really should admit that the reason I don’t share stories of our farm…
Badger and the Great Storm – picture book review
As he’s grown a bit older, N’s been much more open to new books. Anything with animals in seems to go down a treat, and when we received Badger and the Great Storm for review, it was immediately picked up…
The Election – picture book for preschoolers
I wasn’t entirely sure about a picture book about The Election when I spotted the opportunity to review this book. I always think it’s a lot more interesting to have a fun book that’s a bit fantastical, but N does…
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Kids music shop – review and giveaway
As I’ve said before N loves music. Most sorts, although he’ll turn his nose up at songs he’s previously liked, and then states he likes other music he previously didn’t like. The prerogative of 3 year olds. He must take…
Visiting Santa’s Enchanted Christmas Kingdom at Hatton Adventure world
Christmas events – review of Santa’s enchanted Kingdom at Hatton Adventure World.
Big Green Smile children’s toiletries giveaway
We get through shower gel by the bucket load, the OH seems to use lots even, and I’m including the toiletries we buy for N in that. Although we tend to have our favourites, I do like to try out…
