• Win Think Like a Dog on DVD
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    Win Think Like a Dog on DVD

    July 5, 2020 - By 

    We love to watch a family film, especially on Saturday night. New films have been in short supply over the last 3 months so we were delighted to receive a copy of Think Like a Dog which is out on Digital Download on 6th July and DVD on the 20th July from Lionsgate. It’s a very funny, entertaining film – perfect for kids who love dogs! Think Like a Dog Have you ever wished you could talk to your pet? Well, anything is paw-sible this summer as Josh Duhamel and Megan Fox star in Think Like a Dog, the whimsical…

  • Win a cute monthly subscription Kawaii Box from Japan
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    Win a cute monthly subscription Kawaii Box from Japan

    June 19, 2020 - By 

    I’m sure we’re not the only family who have treated ourselves to some happy mail over the last few weeks. The imposed lockdown has been hard for everyone, especially children who overnight lost the fun and friendship they get at school. There are some lovely subscription boxes and we’ve tried a few new ones over the last month or two, mainly food ones! Kawaii Box recently offered us one of their super cute subscription boxes and I knew this would help cheer us all up. What is a Kawaii Box? Kawaii Box is a monthly subscription box filled with super…

  • Win a copy of Military Wives on DVD
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    {Giveaway} Win a copy of Military Wives on DVD

    June 18, 2020 - By 

    One thing I’ve really missed over the last few months is a trip to the cinema. With cinemas closed we’ve been having the odd movie night. I love to lose myself in a good film, especially when the kids are in bed and I can watch uninterrupted. Last night I got the chance to watch Military Wives which was released just as we were going into lockdown so I never got the chance to watch it. It’s safe to say I absolutely loved the film. I belong to a choir myself and am a huge advocate of the benefits of…

  • Win a copy of Peppa Loves Doctors and Nurses
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    Win a copy of Peppa Loves Doctors and Nurses

    June 11, 2020 - By 

    There are lots of lovely initiatives to help raise awareness and funds for the current situation. I knew my readers would love to hear all about the new release from Ladybird, who have just published a new Peppa Pig picture book to support a Covid-19 charity. Peppa Loves Doctors and Nurses Today Ladybird publishes a new Peppa Pig picture book – Peppa Loves Doctors and Nurses.  And what’s more, 10% of the RRP will go directly to support a Covid-19 charity doing incredible work in these tricky times.  The Covid-19 Urgent Appeal, run by NHS Charities Together, will benefit from…

  • Playmobil everyday heroes figures
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    Win 3 x Playmobil everyday heroes figures

    May 31, 2020 - By 

    Have you noticed that your child’s play is mirroring the real world at the moment? Perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised, but I recently overheard my children playing and there was a lot of ‘social distancing’ going on with their toys. I know that it’s probably their minds trying to understand the situation and I hope it helps them deal with their emotions about not seeing their friends and family, not going to school and all the new rules when we do venture out. Playmobil figures are perfect for this kind of small world play, the figures are moveable and…

  • Big Ideas for Little Thinkers
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    {Giveaway} Big Ideas for Young Thinkers

    May 6, 2020 - By 

    Big Ideas for Little Thinkers is a brilliant book to explain the ‘why’ the ‘what’ and the ‘who’ of the most difficult questions to kids. From the author and illustrator team who bought you the hugely popular Young, Gifted and Black. Big Ideas for Young Thinkers What is justice? What is freedom? What is bias? And who gets to have big ideas? Studies show that children ask caregivers 300 questions a day during meals, trips to the market, and before bedtime. This book teachers children to think critically and discuss ideas in a world that needs bright young thinkers. Jamia…

  • keeping a mindfulness journal
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    Mindful journaling for kids with the HappySelf Journal {giveaway}

    April 19, 2020 - By 

    Disclosure – this post includes affiliate content Just before our schools closed and we were placed on lockdown we received a HappySelf Journal to try out at home. We’ve been fans of journal keeping and mindfulness for a few years so were looking forward to trying the HappySelf Journal during what we knew was going to be a difficult time for our family. Mindful journaling for kids with the HappySelf Journal The HappySelf Journal is a daily journal for children aged 6 to 12, used to help promote happiness, develop positive habits and nurture enquiring minds. Beautifully laid out with…

  • Young, Fearless, Awesome {book giveaway}
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    Young, Fearless, Awesome {book giveaway}

    April 8, 2020 - By 

    We’ve all been reading a lot of books since we were placed in lockdown. Thankfully both my children love to read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books so are never bored. We were recently sent a copy of Young, Fearless, Awesome: 25 young people who changed the world to read. Young, Fearless, Awesome by Stella Caldwell Meet 25 young people who changed, or are changing, the world! Learn about some of the most gifted and brave youngsters on the planet who all made a difference while they were young. From musical geniuses to environmental activists, Young, Fearless, Awesome is packed with…

  • Win a Concrete Kit from Cosy Craft Club
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    Win a Concrete Kit from Cosy Craft Club

    March 31, 2020 - By 

    I’ve always been a huge advocate on the benefits of crafting. I love to have a couple of projects on the go and find they are a great way of soothing my mind after a long day. It doesn’t matter if it’s creative colouring, hand sewing, paper cutting or trying something new on my Cricut – I love the act of creating something, especially if I can put the finished piece up on the wall, or gift it to someone. If you want to find out more about the benefits then read 4 reasons craft is good for you on…