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    Science You Can Eat: Putting what we eat under the microscope {book review}

    July 18, 2019 - By 

    My kids love a hands-on book that they can have fun with and learn from. The both love science so were happy to be #gifted a copy of Science You Can Eat: Putting what we eat under the microscope by Stefan Gates and published by DK Books. With the summer holidays coming up I’m delighted to have some practical books to keep them busy and learning. Science You Can Eat: Putting what we eat under the microscope Join TV presenter Stefan Gates for a fun-packed edible adventure and discover the seriously impressive science that goes on every time you cook…

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    Necklaces for mums and mums-to-be

    July 17, 2019 - By 

    image credit One of my friends at work complimented me on the fact I’m always wearing a different necklace every time she sees me. It’s true that I do have a lot of necklaces, almost one for every occasion. My obsession started when I went on maternity leave and grew from there. Necklaces for mums and mums-to-be One of the first necklaces I bought when I was pregnant was a gorgeous pregnancy necklace known as a Harmony Ball, like this one from le petit bola. I think I must have seen it in one of the pregnancy magazines I was…

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    Win a CBeebies Moon and Me prize bundle

    July 16, 2019 - By 

    STUDIOCANAL is delighted that the first collection of episodes from the popular Cbeebies show Moon and Me is out now on DVD and Digital Download with Moon and Me – Pepi Nana’s Letter & Other Episodes (available to order now). To celebrate, we are giving away 1 prize bundle which includes a copy of the DVD, Moon and Me character puzzles, a Moon and Me book and soft toys. All you need to do is answer the question at the end of this post. About Moon and Me Moon and Me is a classic series of gentle and emotive tales…

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    Five Happy Things {Week 249}

    July 15, 2019 - By 

    I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures – it’s a post I always enjoy writing. We made it to the last week of the school year. Today, after 6 years, I did my last drop off at Infant School which was pretty bittersweet. Five Happy Things {Week 249} Last week Little Sis had her Leaver’s Assembly. It was pretty similar to the one Big Brother performed…

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    Why you should go and watch Playmobil: The Movie

    July 14, 2019 - By 

    The kids have always been huge fans of Playmobil. Thanks to Playmobil we’ve reviewed some wonderful toys as Playmobil Playologists and had some fun experiences too, like helping Playmobil celebrate their 40th birthday at The Waldorf Hotel, London or helping Playmobil celebrate their partnership with London Fire Brigade at the Playmobil VIP launch party. So we were absolutely delighted to be invited to the premiere of the brand new Playmobil film – Playmobil: The Movie in London today. Playmobil: The Movie Playmobil: The Movie is sure to be the animated highlight of summer 2019. This is the first motion picture…

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    Simple Happy Parenting by Denaye Barahona {book review}

    July 14, 2019 - By 

    I love a parenting book. I don’t think it matters what stage your children are at, there’s always something to be learned or improved upon. I’m always happy to learn new tips to be a better parent. We were #gifted a copy of Simple Happy Parenting, published by White Lion Publishing, to review. Simple Happy Parenting: The secret of less for calmer parents and happier kids Simple Happy Parenting proclaims a revolutionary approach to parenting, full of practical tips to help you step back from the system overload so common in modern family life and, instead, create more time to…

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    Top Secret exhibition at the London Science Museum

    July 13, 2019 - By 

    If you are looking for something to do with the kids this summer in London then look no further than the Science Museum. It’s a firm favourite with our family for lots of reasons, mainly because it’s free and is a great place to learn about science! We’ve already shared our experience at Wonderlab and today went back to see their latest exhibition – Top Secret: From Ciphers to Cyber Security. Last month we visited Bletchley Park. We had such a lovely day out exploring it. During the Second World War it was the home of the British Government Code…

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    Enter the BIC® KIDS Young Artist Award this summer

    July 12, 2019 - By 

    This week we had Sports Day and my daughter’s Leavers Assembly and we’re on the count down to the Summer holidays! We can’t wait for 6 weeks to relax, although I know my children will need some ideas to keep them busy. I have two creative children who love to create and I found a brilliant competition for crafty kids. BIC® KIDS Young Artist Award competition Is your child’s imagination constantly running away with them? Are they always drawing on any scrap of paper they can find? After receiving 1,000+ amazing entries and over 20,000 votes last year, the competition…

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    Super simple Tunnocks Caramel Wafer painted rocks

    July 10, 2019 - By 

    My obsession with Tunnock’s Caramel Wafers started years ago when I first went to the University of St Andrews. I spent the best 5 years of my life there, especially when I discovered there was a student society dedicated to Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer. I quickly discovered the joy of Tunnock’s Tea Cakes and the other delicious products made at the Tunnock’s factory. Over the years I have been inspired by Tunnock’s and thought it was time I made some Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer pained rocks the easy way. Tunnocks Caramel Wafer painted rocks supplies Bag of smooth pebbles or rocks Box…