• Wall's Helping Hand campaign logo
    competition - parenting

    Teaching community spirit {Wall’s Helping Hand}

    May 10, 2017 - By 

    Recently I’ve started helping every week with my son’s Beaver group. He’s been a Beaver for just over a year and he really enjoys it. The group leader is really well organised which means they have a well planned programme of events and activities which is really complements the academic stuff he learns at school. He loves to collect badges which I find are a great incentive. Since he’s been a Beaver he’s been camping, to a water activity day, horse riding, hiking, and so much more. It’s great to be part of something like this, he’s made friends in…

  • Grumpy Frog by Ed Vere
    book review - competition

    Grumpy Frog by Ed Vere book giveaway

    May 7, 2017 - By 

    A brand new and hilarious picture book from the incredible New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Ed Vere. Grumpy Frog is not grumpy. He loves green, and he loves to hop, and he loves winning. But what happens when Grumpy Frog doesn’t win, or encounters – horror of horrors – a Pink Rabbit? Join Grumpy Frog as he learns about compromise and tolerance, friendship and the power of saying sorry. A hilarious book with a twist in the tail about getting – and getting rid of – the grumps. Grumpy Frog subtly teaches the importance of being kind to…

  • BloomBox Club logo
    competition - garden crafts - homestyle - subscription box

    Win a Plant Craft Box from BloomBox Club

    April 28, 2017 - By 

    I love monthly subscription boxes. They are a great way to try new products, activities, food or make-up. There seems to be a subscription service for just about anything and I was so excited to try out a gardening one from BloomBox Club. BloomBox Club choose beautiful, easy care plants and package them up to deliver right to your door every quarter. Voted one of the UK’s top 20 horticulturalists Mr Plant Geek is the in-house horticultural advisor, recommending plant selections, ironing out plant care and making sure that BloomBox are bringing you all that is new and interesting in the plant world. All the information…

  • competition - crafts

    Win a Pirate Colour In Top from Selfie Clothing Co.

    April 23, 2017 - By 

    This weekend my crafty 5 year old has been colouring in her clothes. I don’t normally encourage her to do this, but it’s ok, because she had a very special pirate Colour In Top from the Selfie Clothing Co., handmade in the UK. There are lots of different designs, from a Princess to a Superhero, Cowboy to Firefighter. As well as long-sleeved tops you can also choose pyjamas and gorgeous capes. Pirate Colour In Top from Selfie Clothing Co. My daughter loves dressing up and she has lots of outfits I’ve picked up for her. She loves to pretend to…

  • Alfie and Dad book cover
    book review - competition

    Win a copy of Alfie and Dad by Shirley Hughes

    April 19, 2017 - By 

    Have you ever read any of the Alfie books by Shirley Hughes? I remember reading them when I was younger and now my children love them too! I’m so excited to be able to share this brand new book with you – Alfie and Dad from award winning writer and illustrator Shirley Hughes. This wonderful collection of heart-warming short stories celebrates the special relationship between Alfie and his beloved Dad. Alfie and Dad by Shirley Hughes Alfie’s Dad Simon is always there for Alfie and his sister Annie Rose. He reassures Alfie during a sleepless night, he rescues favoured toy Flumbo when…

  • The Giant Jumperee by Julia Donaldson & Helen Oxenbury
    book review - competition

    Win a copy of The Giant Jumperee by Julia Donaldson & Helen Oxenbury

    April 11, 2017 - By 

    For the first time ever – two icons in children’s publishing collaborate to bring you a classic new picture book which will delight generations of readers. Rabbit was hopping home one day when he heard a loud voice coming from inside his burrow. “I’m the Giant Jumperee and I’m as scary as can be!” When Rabbit’s friends Cat, Bear and Elephant come to help they are each scared away intern by the mysterious voice. He can squash you like a flea He will sting you like a bee And he’s taller than a tree! But who IS the Giant Jumperee?…

  • Win a copy of Tiger Tiger picture book
    book review - competition

    Win a copy of Tiger Tiger picture book

    April 6, 2017 - By 

    Did you know that this year Little Tiger Press is celebrating turning thirty years old? To help celebrate their milestone I am pleased to have one copy of their new picture book, which is sure to capture the imagination of the young and old, to giveaway to one of my readers. The vivid and original illustrations will take your little one on a journey that will definitely put a smile on anyone’s face. Old Tiger’s world is dull and grey, and all he wants to do is snooze the day away. But little Cub is having none of it – he…

  • Peppa Goes To London book
    book review - competition

    Win a copy of the brand new Peppa Goes To London book

    March 25, 2017 - By 

    I think it’s obvious from reading our blog that we love living in London. It’s a brilliant place to live and have fun so we were very excited to hear about the new book Peppa Goes To London. Out next month, Peppa Goes To London is being released in partnership with the new and exclusive Peppa Pig TV episodes been screened at Entertainment One’s My First Cinema Experience initiative this coming April. Peppa Goes To London Peppa Goes To London is a specially designed story focusing on Peppa and George’s first trip to the UK capital, featuring entertaining and educational visits to all of the…

  • Win a bundle of Mr Men books for Mothers Day
    book review - competition - Mother's Day crafts - parenting

    Win a bundle of Mr Men books for Mothers Day

    March 17, 2017 - By 

    It can’t have escaped your notice that Mother’s Day is coming up soon. I don’t need a special day to remind me how much I love being a mum, although I can’t resist a handmade card and cuddle in bed with my little ones. I always encourage my children to put some effort into the cards and gifts we give so I was really excited to see the new Mr Men My Mummy book. As well as being a laugh out loud book which you would expect from the Mr Men brand, it’s also a lovely story to share with your…