• Win a LOVE CORN care package
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    Win a LOVE CORN care package

    February 18, 2021 - By 

    I don’t know about you but my kinds are always hungry. It can be hard to find them suitable snacks that they want to eat so we were delighted to receive a selection of LOVE CORN to try. The delicious crunchy corn kernels are packed with flavour and made with love. With over 10 million bags sold, it seems like we are not the only family to enjoy these snacks. What is LOVE CORN? LOVE CORN are bags of crunchy corn kernels packed with flavour. There are four different flavours: Sea Salt, Salt & Vinegar; Smoked BBQ; Habanero Chilli. All…

  • {Giveaway} The SS Officer’s Armchair by Daniel Lee
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    {Giveaway} The SS Officer’s Armchair by Daniel Lee

    February 7, 2021 - By 

    Last year I read The SS Officer’s Armchair: In Search of a Hidden Life by Daniel Lee and really enjoyed it. I’ve always enjoyed historical fiction but this was a book very much based on fact. Despite the Second World War ending xx years ago, it still has a huge impact on our lives. It began with an armchair. It began with the surprise discovery of a stash of personal documents covered in swastikas sewn into its cushion. The SS Officer’s Armchair is the story of what happened next, as Daniel Lee follows the trail of cold calls, documents, coincidences and family…

  • Cute Kawaii Face Mask giveaway
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    Cute Kawaii Face Mask giveaway

    January 16, 2021 - By 

    Image credit Who knew that face masks would be such a huge part of our lives? I wear a mask when I’m working in school, as well as visiting shops. I have a selection of masks in gorgeous fabrics which I always keep in my bag. I’ve only forgotten to bring one once but I have them stashed in my car, handbag and coat pocket so I always have one. Cute Kawaii Face Mask You can purchase face masks in almost every shop and we love these cute Kawaii Face Mask from Blippo. They are perfect for protecting yourself and…

  • Win Pass the Pud from Gibsons Games
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    Win Pass the Pud from Gibsons Games

    December 2, 2020 - By 

    We share a lot of family games because we love to play together. We’ve got into the habit of playing a different game after dinner  and have a great selection. We were recently gifted Pass the Pud from Gibsons Games. Read on for our review and your chance to win a copy. With the whole family stuffed with turkey and granny snoring away in the armchair, what better way to inject some inter-generational festive fun into Christmas afternoon than a fast-paced game of Pass the Pud, a belchingly good word game – and without the calories! Great entertainment for the…

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    Win gingerbread kits from The Best Bit

    November 24, 2020 - By 

    I’m not sure where my love of gingerbread came from but it’s something I love to be surrounded by, especially at Christmas. The smell is really special to me and my house is often filled with the smell of gingerbread biscuits, my favourite after school snack to bake. Thankfully my kids have inherited my love of gingerbread and have been helping me ‘test’ products I bought for my Gingerbread Gift Guide. I’m delighted to share with you a review of two gingerbread kits from The Best Bit. Read on for your chance to win the same! The Best Bit The…

  • Win a copy of Draw With Rob at Christmas
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    Win a copy of Draw With Rob at Christmas

    November 14, 2020 - By 

    With two creative kids we love our weekly Draw With Rob sessions.  Every Saturday the kids look for clues on what the latest character will be, and we all look forward to sitting down for a drawing session. The kids have special notebooks just for their Draw with Rob drawings and my husband even bought a Kuretake pen, just like Rob uses! These drawing sessions kept us busy during the first Lockdown and we love that we have something to look forward to at the weekend. Draw With Rob at Christmas The kids loved his first book so were excited…

  • Modern Gingerbread by Sandra Monger
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    {Giveaway} Modern Gingerbread by Sandra Monger

    November 9, 2020 - By 

    It’s no secret that I’m a fan of gingerbread. I love baking it, decorating it and eating it! I’m not sure where it all started but now I find myself with gingerbread inspired necklaces, flavoured lip balm and even a gingerbread Christmas jumper. Gingerbread is delicious all year round and is easy to adapt to any occasion. Although we love gingerbread men and houses, we’ve also used our love of gingerbread to create gingerbread Death Star cookies, gingerbread Iron Golem biscuits and even Mr Twit’s beard! I was really happy to receive a copy of Modern Gingerbread to review. Modern Gingerbread…

  • Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade
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    {Giveaway} Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade

    November 5, 2020 - By 

    Get ready for a crafty Christmas with a variety of creative kits from I Do Handmade. Created by mother and daughter team Becky and Wendy, I Do Handmade is on a mission to encourage everyone to give the gift of creativity this season. All kits are designed to help people switch off from the world and give busy lives a dose of calm by getting creative. Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade From making your own wreath kits to kindness advent calendar kits, there’s something suitable for all ages. We were kindly gifted the Christmas Wreath kit to try at…

  • Japan Candy Box giveaway
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    Delicious Japan Candy Box {giveaway}

    October 8, 2020 - By 

    We love some happy mail and were delighted when a Japan Candy Box landed on the doormat. The Japan Candy Box are always really eye-catching and something my children seem to spot straight away! They are the most amazing monthly subscription box all the way from Japan, and something we always look forward to. Delicious Japan Candy Box We received the September 2020 Japan Candy Box. Each box contains themed treats and the theme for the September box was Japan Shinkansen Tour.  With the contents of the box you can hop aboard the bullet train and travel across the many…