Besides their main gift our children, like many others, have Christmas stockings filled with a few little bits and bobs. But what kind of thing to you put in the childrens’ stockings? Sometimes I’m at a bit of a loss really because in the past I’ve bought things that have been small and inexpensive but …
There are many barriers to getting my grandma out and about as much as we’d like, and most are mobility related. I’ve been my grandma’s carer for around five years, and gradually her already poor mobility has deteriorated, making getting out a lot more difficult. Another issue is that I have a stroller to consider …
We don’t often drink tap water at home because we much prefer bottled, but we dont like the impact bottled water has on the environment with all the plastic waste. I think we’ve found a compromise though, as we’ve been trialling the ZeroWater 12-cup water filter jug for a couple of weeks and I’m not …
Anyone who knows me or follows my blog will know I have a deep love for gorgeous toddler clothing. I may have three children but only one still allows me to dress him clothes of my choosing so I intend to make the most of that for as long as possible! Everyone has to have …
The boys usually have chocolate advent calendars in December and they’ll probably have them this year too. There are loads of alternative advent calendars out there though for children who don’t eat chocolate, and Match Attax sent the boys some earlier this month. The boys have collected Match Attax cards every season for the last …
One of the things I love most about spending time with my grandma is listening to her talk about times gone by. She talks about a real, unplugged childhood, about playing out from morning until night, about how busy the town markets used to be and how everyone would be so much more polite to …
If there was ever a time to introduce you to the newest members of our family, it’s Halloween. Feisty Pets are a cuddly toy with a difference. Unlike anything you’ve bought for your children before, these cuddly critters have a definite dark side. Perfect for children with a sense of humour and not for the …
Last month we spent a few days in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. It’s a place I really enjoy visiting and though I was actually born down in Warwickshire I haven’t been for a good few years now so it was lovely to be able to take the boys there. The children, my mum, my grandma …
Last week we started getting into the Halloween spirit and took a trip to Blackpool Tower Dungeon. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and a ride in a truly unique and exciting walk through experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s hilarious …
I love a personalised gift at Christmas. To receive something that has been sourced, ordered, personalised and gift wrapped just for you is a lovely feeling. There are so many options for personalised gifts these days that it can be hard to know where to start, but these are my top choices. For the home …