Growing up I loved to play board games with my family. My favourite was Monopoly and I’ve picked up a couple of vintage sets on recent charity shopping trips. Did you know that the game is named after the economic concept of monopoly—the domination of a market by a single entity? Yep, it’s not just…
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Rugby World Cup craft for kids
I’m sure you are well aware that the Rugby World Cup is hosted by England this year. It’s taking place between the 18th September and 31st October and we’re looking forward to watching England play their first match against Fiji. We had fun with our Rugby World Cup craft and thought we would share it…
Aquabeads Bracelet Set
We’re big fans of trying lots of different crafts. If my children can make something with minimum input from me then they’re pretty happy. We’ve crafted with Aquabeads before so were pleased to be sent the new Aquabeads Bracelet Set. This is a Refill Set which means it only comes with beads and the card…
Win a toy bundle from Warner Bros.
If your children love Super Hero’s then you may want to show them the amazing DC Kids Super Hero Creator. You can create your ultimate super hero with a fun name, look, powers and more! They can also check out some of the amazing new videos from Warner Bros, including favourites such as Batman Unlimited and…
What I’m reading: Homemade Takeaways by Rob Allison
I love eating out but don’t really get the chance to go to too many places whilst the children are so young. They have their favourite child-friendly restaurants they like to go which we find ourselves sticking to as it makes life easier. Over the last couple of years we often treat ourselves to our…
Pom Pom the Champion by Sophy Henn
As well as toys we were also sent some lovely books to read and review over the holidays. One of our favourites was Pom Pom the Champion, written and illustrated by Sophy Henn. If you enjoyed Sophy’s previous book, Pom Pom Gets the Grumps, then you will love Pom Pom latest’s tale. Sophy Henn, who was…
Doc McStuffins Playtime Lotto Game review
Over the school holidays the children were sent some lovely toys to review. My 3 year old really loves the Doc McStuffins Playtime Lotto Game from Jumbo. That was fun! The whole day you have been playing in and around the house taking good care of your friends, and now the time has come to…
Jenny Makes Mollie Makes Sparkly Fruit Brooches
August has definitely run away without me ever getting to grips with it. I was surprised to see a new copy of Mollie Makes land on my doorstep before I’d even read the last one! Last night I finished the cute little craft kit which was to make Sparkly Fruit Brooches. Jenny Makes Mollie Makes…
What I’m reading: Wild Things by Kirsty Hartley
I’m bracing myself for my children going back to school next week. I know it won’t be long before the letters home start being placed in school bags and I will be expected to provide money, cakes and dressing up clothes for both of them. Last year I had fun making a cute little ladybird…



