• Exploring Tower Bridge London with kids
    Family Life - London Borough of Southwark

    Exploring Tower Bridge with kids

    March 31, 2019 - By 

    A few weeks ago we were invited to visit Tower Bridge and The Monument, two iconic landmarks in London. It had been a while since our last visit to Tower Bridge, and we’d never taken the kids to The Monument, so we were looking forward to a great day out. The weather was perfect, so we jumped on the tube and emerged at Tower Hill a little later. Exploring Tower Bridge with kids Tower Bridge stands close to the Tower of London and connects Tower Hamlets with Southwark. It’s a combined bascule and suspension bridge, built between 1886 and 1894. It’s actually free…

  • Moda Matchbox Mini quilt hanging on a washing line
    Crafts for adults

    Moda Matchbox Quilt No. 3

    March 29, 2019 - By 

    Last year I boldly stated that I wasn’t going to buy any new craft supplies until I had used up my overflowing stash. I’m afraid I broke my promise. Not only did I fail to plough through my stash and make everything, I also bought some new items. I’m beginning to think that I should give away the unopened craft kits I have. I think that if I didn’t want to open them and make them when I got them, then I probably shouldn’t waste any more time on them (and feel guilty about storing them!). Moda Matchbox Quilt No.…

  • review of the Cricut EasyPress 2
    Crafts for adults - Cricut Maker

    A Mother’s Day craft {Cricut EasyPress 2 review}

    March 27, 2019 - By 

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. A few weeks ago I shared a post about my brand new Cricut Maker machine. It’s a lovely machine for people who love to craft their own items at home. You can cut all kinds of different materials so it’s great if you like making cards, quilts or pretty much anything. Alongside the Cricut Maker I also received the Cricut EasyPress 2. This is essentially a heat press which make it super easy to apply the vinyl you cut with your…

  • Win The Easter H Box from Hotel Chocolat
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    Win The Easter H Box from Hotel Chocolat

    March 26, 2019 - By 

    I don’t know about you, but I am counting down the days until I finish work for the Easter holidays. Although it hasn’t been a long time since half term it’s been busy and I can’t wait for a break from routine. The children seem to add more and more after school clubs every term which makes for a real juggle around homework and relaxing. We have some really fun plans for the Easter holidays. We will be catching up with friends, exploring London and hopefully having a little break by the seaside too. We will be celebrating Easter at…

  • the unicone at Milk Train Covent Garden
    Family Life - Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 233}

    March 25, 2019 - By 

    Hope you had a great weekend. 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. Five Happy Things {Week 233} Last week my son celebrated his ninth birthday. Mondays are our busy hectic day but the kids insisted on going to all their after school clubs. It meant my son was still opening presents at bedtime but he really enjoyed…

  • Hunting snowdrops at Cliveden
    Buckinghamshire - Family Life

    Hunting snowdrops at Cliveden

    March 24, 2019 - By 

    A few weeks ago (this year is really flying by!) we decided to re-visit Cliveden, a local NT property. Cliveden has a wonderful history. The house itself is currently a private hotel so there is limited access, but you can explore the estate which consists of formal gardens and woodland walks, as well as the maze and Storybook Play Den for the kids. We knew it was a lovely place for seeing snowdrops too and there was plenty to do for the whole family. Whilst we were there we re-joined the NT so are looking forward to lots more lovely…

  • Free Mother's Day colouring page for kids from the gingerbread house
    Crafts for kids - free printables - Mother's Day crafts

    Free Mother’s Day colouring page for kids

    March 21, 2019 - By 

    What do you think of my Mother’s Day colouring page? My children just love colouring, especially after a busy day at school. As today is the first day of Spring I couldn’t wait to share my free colouring page with you. I love floral and hearts and this Mother’s Day colouring page is great all year round. Why not print it off for the children to give to their mother, grandmother or friend this Mother’s Day? Free Mother’s Day colouring page for kids Mother’s Day is celebrated here in the UK on the 31st March. We will be visiting my…

  • lego brick birthday cake
    Family Life - mindfulness - Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things (Week 232)

    March 18, 2019 - By 

    Hope you had a great weekend. 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. Five Happy Things (Week 232) Did you read my post about the Cricut Maker? I’m really excited to have a Cricut machine as I love crafting for my home. My first project was making a personalised vinyl sticker for my Cricut Maker. I’ll be sharing…

  • making slime with Poopsie Slime Surprise
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    Win a Poopsie Slime Surprise bundle!

    March 17, 2019 - By 

    Yesterday we were invited to a wonderful Poopsie Slime Surprise pop up event in London. Poopsie Slime Surprise is the latest collectable unboxing toy for kids and one both my children enjoy. The toys are fun to unbox with layers of surprises and slime! You can read our review of the Poopsie Poop Pack, the Poopsie Surprise Unicorn, Poopsie Sparkly Critters. I kept the event as a surprise and after a quick trip to the Lego Store in Leicester Square, we headed to the venue. Poopsie Slime Surprise VIP event I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a colourful event…