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    Simple steps to get your house ready for Autumn

    September 15, 2019 - By 

    Photo by Karolina Badzmierowska on Unsplash Despite the mini heatwave we’ve experienced this weekend, the signs of Autumn are all around us. Autumn is my favourite month and I have been unpacking my jumpers and boots with glee. We went blackberry picking yesterday and I am enjoying planning filling Autumnal dishes to feed my little family. At this time of year I like to spend some time getting the house ready for Autumn. It seems like we were barely around over the Summer months and now the house is in need of some TLC. Simple steps to get your house ready for Autumn…

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    Monday Happy List {Week 256}

    September 9, 2019 - By 

    I love to start the week by writing the Monday Happy List, especially my special Summer Holidays edition. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures – it’s a post I always enjoy writing. Last week just flew by with the children going back to school and me going back to work. Monday Happy List {Week 256} Reading I raced through The Confessions by Jessie Burton, I really couldn’t put it down. My latest book is The Animals…

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    The Organised Mum Method {book review}

    September 5, 2019 - By 

    I’m not a natural cleaner but I do take pride in keeping my house nice and clean. With two children we have a lot of toys and clutter, so I was pretty excited to receive a copy of The Organised Mum Method by Gemma Bray to review. The method aims to transform your home in 30 minutes a day so I was keen to read more about it. The Organised Mum Method Do you spend an inordinate amount of time cleaning (or thinking about cleaning?). Say goodbye to mess, clutter and weekends spent tidying and cleaning! Gemma Bray (a.k.a The…

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    Summer Holidays Edit {Week 255}

    September 2, 2019 - By 

    I love to start the week by writing the Monday Happy List, especially my special Summer Holidays edition. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures – it’s a post I always enjoy writing. Summer Holidays Edit {Week 255} We loved Bank Holiday Monday, deciding to spent it at home in London for once. We took the children out on their bikes and my 7 year old finally nailed riding her bike without stabilisers! It was great…

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    Where are the best places to pick pumpkins near London?

    September 1, 2019 - By 

    This week sees us going back to school and my thoughts are already turning to all the fun things that Autumn in London brings. We love living in London and are spoilt for choice with autumnal things to see and do. This autumn we are really looking forward to visiting a pumpkin patch. I know that’s it’s a bit American but it’s a tradition I’m happy to adopt. We’ve enjoyed trips to lavender farms and a sunflower farm, and this year we will be looking for a pumpkin patch near London. Where are the best places to pick pumpkins near…

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    Win a National Geographic Gemstone Dig Kit

    September 1, 2019 - By 

    Over the last few months we have been working with Bandai to review their range of National Geographic STEM kits for kids. With two inquisitive kids, we have been fortunate to try out some amazing educational kits which have been fun and a great learning experience too. You can read our previous reviews here. Discovering with National Geographic STEM kits for kids We received 3 National Geographic STEM kits – Ultimate Play Sand, Real Bug Dit Kit and Dino Fossil Dig Kit. The kids were really excited to see the kits as they knew they would have fun opening them…

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    Climbing walls at Rock Up Watford

    August 31, 2019 - By 

    My youngest loves to be active, especially over the holidays when all her normal clubs aren’t on. A couple of times she asked to go to the climbing walls at Rock Up Watford in Hertfordshire. It’s a great location because you can book a session and combine it with a shopping trip and getting something to eat. We went last week and it was our third visit. Rock Up is a chain with currently 5 locations – Watford, Hull, Whiteley, Birmingham and Rushden Lakes. We have only been to Rock Up Watford and it has 27 climbing walls, a soft…

  • Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel {the best place to see street art in London}
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    Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel {the best place to see street art in London}

    August 29, 2019 - By 

    When we were in London to visit the SEA LIFE London Aquarium I noticed that we would be really close to Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel. I love street art and thought it was the perfect opportunity to go hunting for some of London’s famous street art. Leake St Tunnel is pretty well known and I couldn’t wait to go and visit with the kids. How do I find Leake Street? The first question you might ask is how do I find the Leake Street Tunnel? If you search on google maps you’ll find the Leake Street Tunnel is a 300m…

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    Blogger Board Game Club: Slide Quest

    August 27, 2019 - By 

    Our family love to play board games. I’m a firm believer that board games are not only fun but educational too and a great way to spend time together. Our latest #gifted game from the Blogger Board Game Club was Slide: Quest. Blogger Board Game Club: Slide Quest The idea behind Slide: Quest is that the bad guys have taken over the beautiful kingdom in Slide Quest, and it’s in total chaos! You have to save the world and quickly! Work together to guide this brave, rolling knight through this turbulent adventure that is lined with twists and traps! We…