We’ve been sent a few lovely toys to review lately and the last one I wanted to tell you about today was the Aquabeads Sweets set. Aquabeads are small round coloured balls which stick together with a spray of water. My 3 year old loves them, which surprises me as they are quite small, so…
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Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Interactive Doc and Pets
Last week we took part in a DocMcStuffins Pet Vet Twitter Party for the new range of toys in the Pet Vet range. We received a Doc McStuffins Pet Vet box with lot of surprises for our guests which included the Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Bag Playset, Doc McStuffins activity sheets, a Doc McStuffins costume, as well…
Xeno Koopies review
I recently received an email about Flair’s Xeno Koopies and I couldn’t resist their cute little faces and I knew my children would love them too. We received an orange one to review and we’ve all been having a lot of fun with it, it’s a little like having a new pet. Xeno Koopies are…
Leaf-printed air drying clay decorations
You may have thought we were running out of Autumnal crafts as we seem to be crafting a lot but I have a new one to share today. I finally got round to trying leaf printing on air drying clay. I like air drying clay, it’s really versatile and I wanted to do something with…
Monday happy things
Morning everyone, hope you had a great weekend. This week is a 4 day week for us and we can’t wait for the half term holidays. A few things kept me busy last week and my 5 Monday Happy Things are: My new Orla Kiely beakers from John Lewis are making me pretty happy and…
Win a copy of Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Post
We recently received a lovely new Peppa Pig picture book which both my 3 and 5 year old have been enjoying. Much more than a picture book, Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Post is reminiscent of Janet & Allan Ahlberg’s The Jolly Postman. The invitations are sent, rehearsals are complete, but who is the mystery guest coming…
Apple Days
Apple Days seem to be growing in popularity over the last few years. I keep hearing about them, I’ve even tried a few kids crafts on my blog but we’ve never made it to an event – until today. In between ballet lessons and birthday parties we headed over to Hughenden Manor, a lovely National…
A day at the Ally Pally Knitting and Stitching Show
Regular readers know every year I take myself off to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally. Despite living in London I never feel that I have a good sewing shop near me so I love looking round all the different exhibitor stalls. Ally Pally is one of my favourite buildings in London and…
Win a family bundle worth £300 with Center Parcs
I don’t know about you but I’m determined to let my children have the one I remember. I remember bike rides, making fairy potions from my mum’s herb garden, sunbathing in the garden with my sister and building forts from deck chairs and picnic blankets. My childhood seemed uncomplicated but I’m not sure my children…