I Spy with my little eye, something beginning with Q. I have completed a project! I’ve been working on a doll quilt for Little Sis for quite a while. She has a growing collection which I am very happy to add to. The pattern is from pretty in patchwork doll quilts which is easily my…
Author: jenny
My Day Zero challenge is over
I’m actually quite pleased to say that the Day Zero challenge I started on the 19 September 2010 has finished. It seems a long time ago but my 1001 days are over. I haven’t quite completed my list but it’s 87% finished, which is good enough. Time to start something new for me. This year…
Ella’s Kitchen the cook book – review and competition
The Ella’s Kitchen: the cook book is packed full of 100 yummy recipes ranging from Speedy snacks to Dee-licious dinners and creative activities to make mealtimes fun for all of the family. We were sent a copy to review and really love it! This is a great cook book packed full of mouthwatering recipes. We…
What I’m reading: Vintage Revised Jewelry
Moving house has helped me re-discover all of my lovely crafty items which have been packed away during the whole house moving shenanigans. Everything is slowly coming together and I have a long list of things I want to make. A couple of weeks ago I was sent a copy of Vintage Revised Jewelry by…
Preschoolers and the London Aquarium
Today we were invited to take a special tour of the Sea Life London Aquarium. I jumped at the chance as we’d been before and loved it, and I knew the toddler would enjoy it even more being a bit older. Preschoolers and the London Aquarium This was our third trip into central London in…
Zoe and Beans board book review
Have you heard of Zoe and Beans? My children love hearing about their adventures and were very pleased to receive copies of their brand new board books by Chloe and Mick Inkpen – perfect for little hands! How many pets? – Learn to count with Zoe and Beans! How many pets can you see? Join…
Flourless Double Chocolate Brownies
How are you treating the Dad in your family this year? We’ve booked a delicious Sunday lunch in a nearby pub, I’m very happy I don’t have to slave over a hot stove for once! As a treat for my husband I’ve been busy baking some Flourless Double Chocolate Brownies. We don’t have any intolerances…
A book, some sewing and a competition
We’ve had an amazingly busy weekend. It was lovely to do some non-house related stuff and we had a great day out in London as well as a fun playdate with friends. Somehow I managed to finish the latest BritMums bookclub book – Ancient Lights by John Banville. It was the strangest book I’ve read…
Baby TV Royal Baby Naming Competition
BABY TV is launching a Royal Baby-Naming Competition with a fab prize. In a nationwide survey by www.babytv.com involving 1500 UK parents, it’s believed that Will and Kate will stick to their Royal roots naming a male heir to the throne Philip (24%) and Diana (27.52%) if it’s a girl. However, the names Charles and…