• A healthy packed lunch for school with GoGo squeeZ
    parenting - school

    A healthy packed lunch for school with GoGo squeeZ

    September 26, 2017 - By 

    With my son starting a new school and going into Year 3 I’ve been tasked with providing a healthy packed lunch for him very day. Free school meals were an amazing bonus and I was sad when he was no longer eligible to receive them. He asked to try packed lunches, partly I think he was fed up of queuing for lunch, so I’ve been trying to make healthy packed lunches for him. As well as a packed lunch my son is able to take a healthy snack for break time. I’m fortunate that he enjoys fruit and enjoys a…

  • competition - parenting - STEM activity

    Calling all aspiring inventors! {Young Imagineers competition}

    September 26, 2017 - By 

    Today I wanted to tell you about a new STEM competition, Young Imagineers, which has just been launched by the Science Museum and Statoil, the Norwegian energy company. Aimed at encouraging children’s involvement in the STEM subjects, the Young Imagineers competition asks children, aged 7-14, “What invention would you create to make tomorrow’s world a better place?” Entry is easy. All children need to do to enter is fill in a form on the competition website:  https://youngimagineers.statoil.com/, including a sketch and a short 100 word summary of their idea. The competition is open until 6 October 2017. Statoil has brought…

  • Star Wars Forces of Destiny toys {Endor Adventure}
    Hasbro Toy Tribe - parenting

    Star Wars Forces of Destiny toys {Endor Adventure}

    September 26, 2017 - By 

    The 7 year old, and his father, are huge Star Wars fans. Recently my son has been watching the Star Wars Forces of Destiny on YouTube so was delighted to be sent one of the new Star Wars Forces of Destiny toys from Hasbro. Star Wars Forces of Destiny is an animated micro-series celebrating some of Star Wars‘ most beloved and inspirational characters. The series of animated shorts can be watched on Disney YouTube, exploring all-new adventures of fan-favourites. The Star Wars Forces of Destiny toys, includes new adventure figures – a mix of traditional dolls and action figures. The toys are 11-inch inches high, have rooted hair, two…

  • You Choose: In Space by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt
    book review - parenting

    You Choose: In Space by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt

    September 24, 2017 - By 

    Have you ever dreamed about meeting an alien? How about hopping in a rocket and munching lunch on Mars? Following on from the humongous success of the original YOU CHOOSE, Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt are back this Autumn with a big, bold, brand new follow up – set in OUTER SPACE! YOU CHOOSE: IN SPACE mirrors the award winning formula of Nick and Pippa’s previous achievement, with readers being invited to take total control of their rocket, astronaut suit, alien co-pilot and destination – there’s a different adventure to be had every single time, and thousands of surprises on every page! The…

  • Power Rangers Ninja Steel
    parenting - toy review

    Power Rangers Ninja Steel toys review

    September 23, 2017 - By 

    We were so lucky to receive some of the latest Power Rangers Ninja Steel toys to review. Do your children love Power Rangers? I remember the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers of my childhood and I’m so pleased that they are still around, just known as Power Rangers. Each series revolves around a team of youths recruited and trained by a mentor to morph into the eponymous Power Rangers, able to utilize special powers and pilot immense assault machines, called Zords, to overcome the antagonists. We were sent two toys from Power Rangers Ninja Steel to review. Power Rangers Ninja Steel is the 24th season…

  • parenting - Siblings

    Siblings {September 2017}

    September 23, 2017 - By 

    It’s funny how much can happen in a month. It’s been four weeks since I wrote my last Siblings post and I loved sorting out photos to include in my latest round up. For a start the days were a lot longer and warmer a month ago. And we were enjoying a lovely holiday – not back in the school routine like we are now. Our summer holidays were good and I’m glad we had a few adventures around the country. One of my favourite days out was in Bristol. The children love to stay in hotels and didn’t mind…

  • schleich tractor with trailer
    parenting - toy review

    Schleich Tractor with Trailer

    September 22, 2017 - By 

    Schleich toys are so well made that they have always been popular in our house. They are realistic and detailed so something which my children frequently turn to. We were recently sent the Schleich Tractor with Trailer, from the Farm World range to review. Despite living in London we are frequent farm visitors so my children had no trouble fitting the tractor into their play. The tractor comes with a moving front loader, detachable trailer, farmer figure, cow and huge bale of hay. Take a look at the video we put together to show you all the different parts of…

  • Autumn - parenting - shopping

    Getting dressed up this Autumn

    September 21, 2017 - By 

    Photo by Gabby Orcutt on Unsplash I love this time of year because there is so much to look forward to. Unlike the long 6 weeks of the summer holidays with endless warm and sunny days stretching in front of you, I actually prefer Autumn and Winter. I love to have things to look forward to and now there’s Halloween, Bonfire Night, my daughter’s birthday and Christmas to get ready for. It’s going to be a busy {xx} days before Christmas! Shopping for Autumn fashion I’ve recently given myself a bit of a fashion overhaul. I’ve been slowly losing weight so have been…

  • Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre
    Friends of Sylvanian Families - parenting - toy review

    Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre playset review

    September 19, 2017 - By 

    We’ve reviewed some amazing Sylvanian Families sets recently. Both my children adore Sylvanian Families and I love that it feels like such a timeless, classic toy. As Friends of Sylvanian Families we were recently sent the Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre to review. Before I tell you all about it why don’t you watch our unboxing video to find out more: Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre Hop, skip and pirouette along to the Ballet Theatre and admire a special performance from Freya Chocolate. Complete with a practice barre, chair and entry tickets, the theatre has everything you need for your Sylvanians to…