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…
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…
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…
The Diggers by Margaret Wise Brown – book review
When I opened our delivery of the next book buddy book from Parragon Books, I thought N would love it. Diggers, what child wouldn’t? Especially when he used to love Dig Dig Digging. But he turned his nose up and…
Printing photos with Polagram plus giveaway
Like many parents I love taking photos of N. I’ve totally embraced Instagram – the day that launched for Android, I was over the moon. Since taking part in Project 365 this year, and trying to input to #CapturingColour, I’m…
