My nan taught me to knit when I was younger. She used to make me an unlimited supply of clothes for my dolls but I must admit she was so quick and never dropped a stitch that I didn’t keep it up. Children who love colourful yarn and being creative will love the 35 great…
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Win a Waitrose voucher and more with the Everyday Waste Saver Campaign
As a busy mum of two I’m always on the lookout to save money where I can. I’m sure it’s not just my children, but the washing machine is on every day and I always seem to be cleaning up after one of them! The P&G Everyday Waste Savers campaign aims to help households like…
Make new from old with Reloved magazine
The summer issue of Reloved magazine has just been published and I’m pleased to say it is packed full of projects like the last issue I told you about a couple of weeks ago. The magazine features 30 hands-on craft projects from some of my favourite people, such as Kirstie Allsop (who I was delighted…
Bedtime routine: successful or stressful?
I’m sitting here at just gone 7 o’clock with my two children asleep in their beds (fingers crossed). Our bedtime routine has been established pretty much since the children were born and they never go to sleep without at least one story. My husband and I alternate taking each child to bed and our routine…
WIN the latest Everything’s Rosie DVD
If my children are ever feeling a little tired or down from a busy day then I know that a few episodes of Everything’s Rosie will soon cheer them up. Today I have some good news to share, for Rosie, Raggles and friends are back for more fun-filled adventures, in the latest DVD compilation which…
Oxo Tot twist top water bottle review and giveaway
We’ve recently been sent a couple of products from Oxo Tot to try. We love their products as they tick all our boxes: easy to use, simple to keep clean, fun colours and BPA free. The latest product we’ve been trying is the Oxo Tot twist top water bottle. Both my children were attracted to…
Ella’s Kitchen the cook book – review and competition
The Ella’s Kitchen: the cook book is packed full of 100 yummy recipes ranging from Speedy snacks to Dee-licious dinners and creative activities to make mealtimes fun for all of the family. We were sent a copy to review and really love it! This is a great cook book packed full of mouthwatering recipes. We…
A book, some sewing and a competition
We’ve had an amazingly busy weekend. It was lovely to do some non-house related stuff and we had a great day out in London as well as a fun playdate with friends. Somehow I managed to finish the latest BritMums bookclub book – Ancient Lights by John Banville. It was the strangest book I’ve read…
Baby TV Royal Baby Naming Competition
BABY TV is launching a Royal Baby-Naming Competition with a fab prize. In a nationwide survey by www.babytv.com involving 1500 UK parents, it’s believed that Will and Kate will stick to their Royal roots naming a male heir to the throne Philip (24%) and Diana (27.52%) if it’s a girl. However, the names Charles and…