I love a crime novel and am delighted to be introduced to The Seaview Hotel cosy crime novels by Glenda Young. Murder at the Seaview Hotel was published last year and the second book will be published next month, Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel. A third book in the series will be published next year, Foul Play at the Seaview Hotel. Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel In the charming Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, the stage is set for murder in Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel… Helen Dexter has started a new chapter in her life as…

We recently received a copy of Fun Painting Projects For Kids: 60 Activities to Unleash Your Inner Artist by Louise McCullen, author of Messy Little Monster blog. I knew this would be really popular with my crafty readers and I’m delighted to have a copy to giveaway today. Fun Painting Projects For Kids Learn important skills to help you become a better artist with this super-fun collection of art projects. Louise McMullen, founder of the children’s craft blog, Messy Little Monster, brings her experience as both a teacher and a mother to ensure there’s a project for every artist, whatever…

We love this time of year. The garden is full of birds and wildlife and the children love being outside. We love to share books about nature and were recently introduced to The Secret Life of Birds by Moira Butterfield, a gorgeous illustrated book for children. The Secret Life of Birds by Moira Butterfield Did you know that birds navigate by invisible pathways in the sky, that they can call to each other in thousands of different ways and they can be as tall as a fridge, such as the male ostrich, or as small as a little finger, such…

The other day I told you all about Jigsaw Avenue,  who create unique poster-like designs inspired from contemporary art. We find puzzles are a great family activity and something we enjoy doing together. We had fun with the Paris jigsaw from their Cities range, a 1000 piece puzzle, featuring a cool collage style. These puzzles will give you the much needed brain break from screens, relieving stress and making something that looks good in the process. Even the box itself is a decorative object fit for display on your coffee table or bookshelf. Each puzzle contains all the pieces stored…