The weather is dull and dreary at the moment, plus I feel totally disorientated by events happening in the UK at the moment. In fact I’m really upset about the decision and what it means for our future. Crafting never fails to cheer me up so today I’m sharing a sweet little sewing project. Over…
Author: jenny
DC Super Hero Girls review
If you thought Superhero’s were only for boys then you have obviously never watched DC Super Hero Girls. DC Super Hero Girls centers on the female Super Heroes and Super-Villains of the DC universe during their formative high school years – prior to discovering their full super power potential. DC icons such as Wonder Woman,…
Ikea hack – Orla Kiely mini chest of drawers
I’m sure everyone has the Moppe mini chest of drawers from Ikea. It’s not cheap but we’ve had ours for years as they are perfect for storing my smaller sewing notions. The only problem I have with things from Ikea, is that everyone has them, so I love to add a personal touch. As an…
Lion Guard Twitter Party
It’s been a while since we took part in a Twitter Party but I’m pleased to announce the Lion Guard Twitter Party will be happening on Twitter next Wednesday 6th July between 1 and 3pm. At the beginning of the year we attended a preview of The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, a brand…
Tennis for all with the Great British Tennis Weekend
We are a family who loves watching tennis, especially Wimbledon, so we’re really happy it started this week! You are never too young to pick up a tennis racket, and when we were on the Ventura last week, we seized the opportunity to play tennis on their very own tennis court! Yep, nothing beats a…
Tour de France inspired bicycle craft for kids
We’re surrounded by big sporting events at the moment. We’re still participating in Euro 2016, Wimbledon started today and we have the Tour de France, the Olympics, Tour of Britain and the Paralympics still to look forward to. Our family love to get outdoors and active so all these sporty events are the perfect inspiration…
Monday Happy List – Week 92
I’m sure you’re tired of my saying it, but what a busy week! I hadn’t caught my breath from a weekend of Blogtacular and The Secret Life of Pets before we were off again, this time on a mini break on the cruise ship Ventura. We had a great time but I am in serious…
Duck Tape passport cover tutorial
Very early this morning I opened our cabin curtains to see we had docked back at Southampton. After a few days away on Ventura I was pretty glad to be back on firm ground. Just a few days before I had whipped up some colourful Duck Tape passport covers for the family. Duck Tape passport…
Sylvanian Families Brick Oven Bakery Set review
We love reviewing toys here at the gingerbread house so I’m delighted to be able to share a new addition to the Sylvanian Families range – the Brick Oven Bakery Set. Don’t you just love the smell of freshly baked bread? Help Eleanor Bramble run the brick oven bakery with this well-equipped set. From baking…









