I am really hoping that spring is about to actually make an appearance, The lighter evenings are definitely helping to make me feel a bit more enthusiastic about things in general, even if they mean the kids don’t want to go to bed as they don’t believe it’s bedtime yet! We’ve started a new little routine of them coming into…
We’re so excited about 2018. All of you loved-up couples out there planning a wedding, the trends are up there with the best so far, and that includes what romantically-entwined couples want from their venue. The wedding venue is perhaps the biggest hurdle in planning a wedding. Many couples set out with optimism, searching for a venue that ticks the boxes…
We were so lucky to be invited to Paradise Wildlife Park on Saturday for the grand opening of their new attraction, the World of Dinosaurs. Now we’d not been to PWP before, nor any specific dinosaur experience so we really didn’t know what to expect. Our day was absolutely wonderful from start to finish, the kids loved it and we…
There are not many things that are more important than your own personal safety when you’re improving your home. If you allow yourself to take shortcuts and do things that you know are not 100% safe, you will end up either getting hurt or hurting someone else in your home. That’s not what you want, I’m sure, so it might…
Tips for Choosing Children’s Lighting Make safety a priority. Cover up cables, make sure that lights are attached to the wall safely and light switches are working properly and in good condition. Make sure there are no cords near kids beds either. Opt for dimmable lights – they can act as a night light if needed without you having…
We’re a family that try and get outside often, despite the often miserable weather! The kids really couldn’t care less if it is wet or windy and will often end up with blue lips and need to be reminded to come and warm up! Sam and I however actually do feel the cold and the wet, and unless I am…
There are a few TV programs that my two are always happy to choose, and better still will always agree on, sitting down happily together to watch. PJ Masks is one of these programs and they’re both now quite big fans. We took them on a steam train to meet two of their idols, Gecko and Cat Girl (you can…
Extending your home is a fantastic way to add value to it. Of course, how much you can sell your home for in the future isn’t the only thing on your mind when you think about making improvements. You have to be able to make the most of it now and enjoy the space you have, whether you intend to…
Athena asks for a pet about once a fortnight. To be honest I’m surprised it’s not more. One of her first words was ‘meow’ and even now she points out every cat we see as we’re out and about. The thing is we’re not really in a position to have a pet, well not a cat anyway! We don’t have…
I don’t think there are many mums who woke up on Mother’s Day in a yurt, but I was one of them as we had a weekend away in Dorset last week. There is a lovely peaceful atmosphere at Caalm Camp, a campsite with six large circular yurts, all built in a traditional Mongolian style, and I should say ‘glampsite’…
My kiddos doing what they love best… and what keeps them out of my hair the most; hurtling around outside! It does make it really tricky to get a good photo though, as Arlo hates to stand still for more than a millisecond and if you dare ask him to smile, or have a cuddle with Athena for the camera…
Last weekend I had a very excited little girl on my hands when I presented her with a large egg, which was making noises and flashing… and a friendship was formed! Athena was (and still is!) a very proud owner of a new Hatchimal from Fabula Forest! What is a Hatchimal Fabula Forest? A hatchimal is a little creature that…