• Exploring Castle Rising with kids
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    Exploring Castle Rising with kids

    April 24, 2018 - By 

    I can’t resist a castle. I just adore exploring the ruins of an ancient castle and whilst we were away in North Norfolk recently we found plenty. I’ve already shared our trip to Castle Acre Castle and Castle Acre Priory – both amazing historic sites to visit. Today I wanted to tell you a little more abut exploring Castle Rising with kids. Exploring Castle Rising with kids Castle Rising is a picturesque little village near to Kings Lynn, which was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1066. The building of the castle was begun in 1138 by the Norman lord…

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    Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things

    April 23, 2018 - By 

    Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend. I love starting off each week by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog post. It’s a great chance to 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. Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things I’m British so have to comment on the recent amazing weather. I don’t really like hot hot weather but after a miserable Easter holiday it was just what we needed. The children were very happy…

  • The perfect outdoor activity for kids - playing with bubbles
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    The perfect outdoor activity for kids – playing with bubbles

    April 22, 2018 - By 

    If you’re in the UK then you’ve probably been experiencing some crazy hot weather this week. The bad news is it’s not going to last, but it’s given us a taste of what’s to come. The whole family has enjoyed spending time outside. The garden is looking great and we’ve eaten outdoors a lot. I love that the children have come home from school and gone straight outside to play. The perfect outdoor activity for kids – playing with bubbles They love to play with bubbles and always have. Blowing and playing with bubbles is a great, low cost activity,…

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    Marvel Avengers: Infinity War Nerf Assembler Gear

    April 19, 2018 - By 

    We are so excited to tell you about the new Marvel Avengers: Infinity War Nerf Assembler Gear from Hasbro today. You may know that my children LOVE their Nerf collection and were delighted to add the new Marvel Avengers: Infinity War Nerf Assembler Gear to their collection. This is a brand new collection brought out to tie in with the new Avengers Infinity War film which is due for release at the end of the month. We’ve already reviewed the Ravensburger Avengers Infinity War XXL 100 Piece Puzzle. We are excited to watch the new film and were delighted to be sent one…

  • Birchbox x Cath Kidston
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    Birchbox x Cath Kidston

    April 18, 2018 - By 

    Don’t worry, I haven’t become a Beauty Blog (although there’s clearly nothing wrong with that). When an email dropped into my inbox about the Birchbox x Cath Kidston beauty subscription box I knew I was going to buy one. I’ve loved Cath Kidston for ages, although I have to admit I haven’t really enjoyed any of the new prints or patterns she’s brought out lately. It doesn’t stop me looking though and most of the Cath Kidston items I have around the house are brilliant quality and haven’t need replacing! Birchbox x Cath Kidston Did you know that Cath Kidston…

  • Celebrating National Pet Month with LOL Surprise Pets
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    Celebrating National Pet Month with LOL Surprise Pets

    April 18, 2018 - By 

    Did you know that National Pet Month runs from 1st April to the 7th May. It’s all about raising awareness of responsible pet ownership, celebrating the benefits of our pets and encouraging fundraising for the nation’s needy pets. My children would love a real pet but I’m afraid they have to make do with pretend ones! To celebrate National Pet Month we have been busy baking dog shaped gingerbread biscuits and opening the latest LOL Surprise Pets. Celebrating National Pet Month with LOL Surprise Pets The children were sent a parcel of cookie cutters, paw print chocolate lollies and a LOL…

  • reasons to visit Castle Acre Priory
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    Reasons to visit Castle Acre Priory with kids

    April 17, 2018 - By 

    On our way home from our week in Norfolk we stopped off at the breath-taking village of Castle Acre. The other day I told you about our visit to the ruins of Castle Acre Castle which was the perfect place for my children to run off some energy. We also explored Castle Acre Bailey Gate, the Norman planned streets of Castle Acre village, as well as the ruins of Castle Acre Priory. There is so much to see and do in Castle Acre that it is well worth a visit. Castle Acre Priory Castle Acre Priory was a Cluniac priory, dedicated to St Mary, St…

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    Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things

    April 16, 2018 - By 

    Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend. My children are back at school after a lovely 2 week break. I love starting off each week by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog post. It’s a great chance to reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as record some of our family adventures, and one which I always enjoy writing. Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things We’ve just got back from an amazing week in North Norfolk. It’s an area I already knew quite well but we hadn’t been back…

  • Avengers Infinity War jigsaw
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    Ravensburger Avengers Infinity War puzzle review

    April 15, 2018 - By 

    My children are big fans of superheroes. Did you know that the third Avengers film is due for release at the end of the month? Titled Avengers: Infinity War, it follows The Avengers (2012) and The Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). Set a few years about the second Guardians of the Galaxy film, it unites the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy plus even more Marvel superheroes! Avengers Infinity War Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet – the evil Thanos (you may remember him from a teaser in the end…