• Otter necklace from ethical jewellery brand Jana Reinhardt
    Family Life - World Otter Day

    Otter necklace from ethical jewellery brand Jana Reinhardt

    December 8, 2021 - By 

    I love to give jewellery at Christmas, birthday and anniversaries. I always think that jewellery is a very personal item but so versatile too – I change my jewellery every day to suit my mood or outfit! Ethical jewellery brand Jana Reinhardt Jana Reinhardt are a husband and wife team: Jana Reinhardt and Ross Cutting – both master-goldsmiths who are as passionate about hand making jewellery, as they are about animal welfare and green living. All their pieces are made from 100% recycled precious metals, all gemstones are ethically sourced or lab-grown, and their packaging is 100% recyclable and plastic…

  • Cricut The Polar Express Bell decor
    Christmas - Cricut Maker

    Cricut The Polar Express Bell decor

    December 7, 2021 - By 

    Have you started watching Christmas films yet? We’ve watched a few of our favourites, they are a great way to wind down with the kids at the weekend. They are both so excited about the end of term (although I have another few weeks of work!). We all enjoy The Polar Express and todays craft is inspired by the film, which tells the story of a young boy who, on Christmas Eve, sees a mysterious train bound for the North Pole stop outside his window and is invited aboard by its conductor. The boy joins several other children as they…

  • Yolkin macarons
    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 373}

    December 6, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 373} We all love December 1st as it marks the start of advent and of course advent calendars! This was the first year in a while that our son didn’t choose a Lego calendar, instead opting for the Haynes electronic games advent…

  • Operation Ouch! Live on Stage review
    days out - London

    Operation Ouch! Live on Stage {Not for the Squeamish}

    December 5, 2021 - By 

    This morning we took a trip into London as we were gifted tickets to Operation Ouch! Live on Stage – Not for the Squeamish, written by TV’s favourite doctors, Dr Chris and Dr Xand, which has opened at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End. The strictly limited season must end on 16th January 2022. Operation Ouch! Live on Stage review Following three sell-out Australian tours, and a smash hit season in London’s West End Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back! Their show is packed with all-new crazy experiments and amazing facts. They explore the fascinating world of biology…

  • Tesco Decorate Your Own Gingerbread Wreath Kit
    Christmas - Gift guide - gingerbread

    Easy Gingerbread Wreath

    December 4, 2021 - By 

    Every year I love to try gingerbread products. There are loads of gingerbread house kits, gingerbread dough, gingerbread biscuit mix, and last year I even found some Gingerbread Mulled Wine! For the last few years I’ve put all my finds into a handy Gingerbread Gift Guide as it seems as though my readers are interested in the best gingerbread kits too! Tesco Decorate Your Own Gingerbread Wreath Kit A few weeks ago I popped into Tesco and found their Decorate Your Own Gingerbread Wreath Kit. I thought this was a complete baking kit but it actually contained ready made gingerbread biscuits,…

  • Six Second Scribbles from Gamely
    Family Life

    Six Second Scribbles {game review}

    December 3, 2021 - By 

    We were recently gifted a copy of Six Second Scribbles from Gamely. Our family loves playing a game and with the Christmas holidays coming up we were excited to add to our game collection. Six Second Scribbles sounds simple, but was it? Six Second Scribbles from Gamely In Six Second Scribbles you all have ONE minute to draw up to TEN things from your card. It sounds so simple but everyone plays at once in this fast-paced party game. To win points, your friends and family must be able to guess WHAT you drew. We decided to play the slightly…

  • Grinch-mas Rice Krispie Treat Pops
    Christmas - Grinchmas crafts

    Grinch-mas Rice Krispie Treat Pops

    December 1, 2021 - By 

    Did you know that National Grinch Day is celebrated on December 1st and that it kick starts the 25 Days of Grinch-mas? Our family are big fans of the Grinch and couldn’t resist adding some crafts to help celebrate Grinchmas. Grinch Rice Krispie Treat Pops ingredients: 8 premade rice krispie treats 2 cups white chocolate chocolate chips 1 cup water Green food gel 1/3 cup buttermilk Red sparkle gel Lollipop sticks Makes: 8 pops Prep: 15 Minutes Grinch-mas Rice Krispie Treat Pops Place a metal or glass bowl over a pot of boiling water. Place white chocolate morsels into the…

  • partridge sausages with truffle mash
    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 372}

    November 29, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 372} Two weeks ago I started my admin job and it seems to be going well. I’m learning loads alongside studying for a new qualification. I managed to squeeze in a delicious lunch with my husband at the White Bear in Ruislip.…

  • Lap of Lights experience at Silverstone
    Christmas - days out - Family Life - Northamptonshire

    Lap of Lights experience at Silverstone

    November 28, 2021 - By 

    Last night we were invited to the Lap of Lights experience at Silverstone, the UK’s only Christmas lights drive. We are huge fans of Formula 1 so we were really excited to go to an event at Silverstone, the home of British Motor Racing. Lap of Lights experience at Silverstone The Lap of Lights experience at Silverstone is the UK’s only Christmas lights drive. But that’s not all, it really is hours of entertainment with an ice skating track, axe throwing, curling as well as your Lap of Lights around the track at Silverstone. It was amazingly well organised and we…