• Win brand new DC Super Hero Girls books
    book review - competition

    Win brand new DC Super Hero Girls books

    January 22, 2017 - By 

    Last year we reviewed some of the new DC Super Hero Girls figures from the DC Super Hero Girls animation. They’ve been a big hit with my daughter so we were excited to see the first three books in a super exciting super hero franchise, launched by the new ‘golden trio’ – Puffin Books, Warner Bros. and DC Comics! Puffin have launched three fun new books based on the DC Super Hero Girls, the all-new child friendly comic universe from DC, in which the world’s most iconic female Super Heroes inspire and empower children of all ages, genders and levels of geekiness! Wonder Woman at Super…

  • Five classic films I want to watch
    competition - film review

    Five classic films I want to watch in 2017

    January 15, 2017 - By 

    I’m so excited by the start of a New Year. I still have to write my 2017 goals post, the month is already going by far too quickly. I’m keen to try new things this year and have already made a start on this by trying to make the macrame kit which came with the latest issue of Mollie Makes. I figure it is better to try something new than not try at all, although I have to be honest and say I don’t think macrame will be my new hobby…. Anyway, I love to sit and watch a film…

  • Win a Sew Your Own Molly Doll kit
    competition - sewing

    Win a Sew Your Own Molly Doll kit

    January 10, 2017 - By 

    My son came home from school yesterday and told me they had been working on writing their New Year’s Resolutions. I was a little surprised to hear that his top resolution was to sew more gifts for people. He received a lovely sewing kit for Christmas so hopefully this will be something be get to do together this year. I have a fun giveaway to kick start the New Year. Creative children will love the brand new Sew Your Own craft kits from the dotcomgiftshop Autumn-Winter season. The design team have created a totally cool collection of activity sets, based on…

  • Win 1 of 3 kid-friendly calendars
    competition

    Win 1 of 3 kid-friendly calendars

    December 27, 2016 - By 

    I love this time of year. Our family is enjoying the holidays, eating far too much and building soooo many Lego sets! We’re lucky to have another week before school starts and it won’t be long before the diary starts filling up with after school clubs and birthday parties. If you haven’t quite got organised for 2017 then you are in luck as I have a fun competition post to share with you today. I’m giving all readers of the gingerbread house blog the chance to win 1 of 3 kid-friendly 2017 calendars. All three calendars feature lovely large pictures…

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    Kidscast review and win a Tiny Treasures doll

    December 14, 2016 - By 

    Today I wanted to tell you about a new website and app from KidsCast. With the Christmas holidays coming up I thought you might be interested in something to keep them occupied whilst you finish of peeling the sprouts or  just want to get the children out from under your feet. Kidscast is the all new mobile entertainment and educational platform for children aged 3 to 12. As well as being packed full of shows, games and activities, Kidscast is a really safe environment for children to enjoy and is certified by UK.CCIS. There are no adverts and parents don’t…

  • Win a Classic Christmas H-box from Hotel Chocolat
    Christmas - competition

    Win a Classic Christmas H-box from Hotel Chocolat

    December 7, 2016 - By 

    What does Christmas mean to you? To me it means twinkling fairy lights, a hot chocolate, a cheezy Christmas film and a box of chocolates. Last week my husband and I had a date day as we’ve never found a babysitter to go out at night. I actually really enjoyed going out in the day as I got to visit my favourite shops without the constant chatter of my children. I was able to concentrate and therefore spend! We were in the West End so popped into Hotel Chocolat in Seven Dials. Seven Dials is one of my favourite areas…

  • Win a Wilton 7-Piece Christmas Cookie Cutter Set
    baking - Christmas - competition

    Win a Wilton 7-Piece Assorted Christmas Cookie Cutter Set

    November 29, 2016 - By 

    Back in the Summer I was lucky to visit the Hobbycraft Autumn/Winter press show. Gosh that does feel like a long time ago. I love going to press shows and Hobbycraft is one of my favourites. They had some lovely displays featuring  some wonderful Advent calendar blanks. Look at how this one was decorated! I tried making my own gingerbread house advent calendar last year and it was really fun. They also had cake supplies, craft supplies and a wonderful foiling machine which I totally fell in love with. You can use it to embellish your own cards which sounds…

  • A Christmas Carol adult colouring book
    Christmas - competition

    Win a copy of A Christmas Carol adult colouring book

    November 26, 2016 - By 

    I have a lovely festive giveaway to share with you today. I’ve recently been having a clear out of my adult colouring books. It’s one of my favourite hobbies but I’ve finished a lot of books! If you love adult colouring books then you will want to know all about the latest adult colouring book from Little Tiger Press which is perfect for the festive season –A Christmas Carol. I’m also hosting a giveaway to win a copy of A Christmas Carol adult colouring book so make sure you read to the end of my post. A Christmas Carol: A…

  • The Snowman and The Snowdog gift guide
    Christmas - competition - Gift guide

    The Snowman and The Snowdog gift guide

    November 21, 2016 - By 

    At this time of year our thoughts turn to our festive favourites and what we’ll be reading and watching. We all have our favourite characters but one thing we love to sit and watch together is The Snowman and The Snowman and The Snowdog. I grew up with the story of The Snowman and it’s still a firm favourite in our festive Book Advent. I was so happy to discover The Snowman and The Snowdog and enjoy it with my children. Luckily we are not the only ones who love these characters and every year there are some lovely products…