Author: jenny
Review: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Every parent had heard and read The Very Hungry Caterpillar books with their children. It was one of the first books we bought when we knew we were expecting and Edward loves the story. Portmeirion have produced a range inspired by the children’s classic, the range includes both child friendly ceramics and adorable keepsakes. We…
Chocolate cupcakes
Look away if you’re on a diet because I made something really naughty! Chocolate cupcakes from one of my favourite recipe books, the hummingbird bakery cookbook. I can confirm they taste absolutely divine but are probably not good for your waistline 🙂 I’m linking up with Handmade Thursday. Why don’t you go and see what…
Playgroups and cliques
Yesterday I ventured to our local NCT playgroup for the first time. I’ve been meaning to go for ages but never got round to it. The playgroup was held in a lovely building with plenty of outdoor space. Indoors, the room was split into different play zones with space for soft play, art and crafts,…
I’m going to Cybermummy!
I’m very excited to tell you that I’ve been sponsored to attend Cybermummy by Nursery Value is the e-commerce trading arm of Petite Star, a long standing developer of Pushchairs, Strollers, Travel Systems, rockers, high chairs and other baby nursery products and furniture. I’m so happy to be attending my first Cybermummy and…
Hidden treasures
I thought I would share a secret treasure trove we found in our own house. Our lovely terrace house was built in 1912. The layout is completely original except for the loft conversion. We recently renovated the void under the stairs to give us some much needed storage. When the builder was pulling off the…
The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell: a review
In a hospice in Bury St Edmunds, a man called Daniel is slowly fading away. His friend Maggie sits with him every day; she holds his hand and she listens to the story of his life, to his regrets and to his secrets. And then he tells her about the children he has never met…
Our Silent Sunday
My Italian Family Cookbook book winner
I had an amazing response to the My Italian Family Cookbook book giveaway. A whopping 273 people entered and the winner is Andrea Johnson Congratulations Andrea.