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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Colour and creativity at Blogtacular
The last couple of years I’ve followed the excitement around Blogtacular and wanted to go. This year was the time I made it, despite my worry about lack of creativity. Because Blogtacular is a blogging conference attended and loved by…
Stonor Park failure and Henley-on-Thames walk
I’m always on the look out for photo opportunities and when I spotted the Spring flowers and tulip festival at Stonor Park I thought that would be perfect to take lots of pretty flowers pictures. So back in Spring we headed…
Walking on air with Wolky Sandals – Review
Whenever it’s time to get new shoes, my heart sinks. We don’t gain weight on our feet, so in theory shoes should always fit. But I always struggle to find a well fitting pair of shoes because a 5 is…
Eating out in Eastbourne – Mo Mambo, Harry Ramsden
When I’m on holiday I always prefer to do bed and breakfast, and then enjoy eating out at difference places in the evening, and grabbing a quick sandwich somewhere for lunch. It’s a bit more of a treat, although on…
Printing photos with Cheerz
I always mean to print out more photos and never get round to it, but when Cheerz got in touch to ask if I wanted to try them, I had no excuse not to do so. With Instagram and a…
True to life photos with Epson Ecotank ET-4550 printer
I’ve been through a few printers in my time. One I bought to use at the farm which was great but my mother-in-law took ownership of. Then she bought me one for Christmas (joy!) that we didn’t have anywhere to…
Paw Patrol: Pups and the pirate treasure – activity sheets
I don’t know where he’s got it from but all of a sudden N is obsessed with kids tv and Paw Patrol. It’s come up out of the blue, and annoys me because a lot of the time he’s watching…
Mr Nutcase tablet case – stop the kids, personalise them
Sy Samsung tablet seems to be on its last legs. Mostly I think because N’s got his grubby mitts on it – he loves YouTube and has a few apps with games on he likes. It also takes a bit…
A ball and a half – the Wicked Mega Bounce XL
You know when you see something and think, what fun, I fancy one of those. Well, the Wicked Mega Bounce XL was one of those items. I’m a sucker for a good outdoor toy, and if it’s a super bouncy…
Hello Nature, hello grow, make, colour and draw book
I’ve always said I’m not that creative although as I’ve got older it’s brought a realisation that creativity isn’t always about art and drawing, as it always seems to mean when you’re a child. I’ve never been comfortable drawing doing…