Last week I had one of those emails which I had to re-read several times because I couldn’t believe what it contained. It asked if the children would like to test some of the latest Fisher-Price toys. I may have written back in capitals saying OF COURSE! You see I have a love affair with…
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Choo choo
No, I haven’t gone mad – yet. Choo choo is all I hear ALL. DAY. LONG. I’m not sure when it happened but my son is obsessed with trains. It’s the one constant in our day. He may not want breakfast, he may fight a nappy change, he might not let me wipe his runny…
Toys naturally giveaway
Toys Naturally is a lovely online shop which prides itself on stocking a range of ethically minded, beautifully crafted open ended wooden toys. The aim is to be sensitive to children, to nurture and develop their growing minds to their fullest potential, to be intelligent, creative, robust and happy. Above all, Toys Naturally goodies aim…
Scootrix giveaway
BB likes nothing more than taking his scooter out for a ride. It’s great exercise for him and a lot of fun! Scootrix launched in November 2011, offering a fantastic range of accessories to personalise children’s scooters. Kids love the look of their newly decorated scooters and parents love the fact that they can easily…
Handmade Valentine cards
I really want to encourage Big Brother to be crafty and get over my fear of mess by planning a couple of messy craft sessions a week. Today we made our own Valentine Day cards with some help from a potato. First I cut a potato in half and cut a heart into one half…
A very Chuggington Christmas
Big Brother is turning into a typical boy and loves anything with wheels. His absolute favourite programme is Chuggington which he would watch pretty much all day if I let him. Before Christmas he had a couple of Chuggington books, engines and a board book which he loved. They’re all well-loved and splattered in food…
12 Days of Christmas – Day 9
On the ninth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – a wild pack of animals, (science kits for kids, an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, A Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!) Edward just loves visiting the zoo and…
12 days of Christmas – Day 1
To help celebrate Christmas I’ve managed to get my hands on twelve top Christmas gifts that I think little ones will love! In a special feature over the coming days I’ll be revealing my Gift of the Day and giving readers of the gingerbread house the chance to win some of the gifts! Subscribe to…
Glitter balls and a toddler
We were recently offered the opportunity to be in Mother & Baby magazine who were running a feature on the importance of music and looking for an 18 month old. Edward has been featured in the magazine before (about c sections) but this one called for a photo shoot and telephone interview which I thought…