• Blogger Board Game Club - Family Life

    Blogger Board Game Club: Just One

    We are a family that loves to play games together so we were excited to receive a bundle of family games from Asmodee to try. We love to play board games and have obviously been spending a lot of time together this year and playing more games than ever! Our latest #gifted game from the Blogger Board Game Club was Just One. Just One game review I really liked the sound of Just One and it’s been really popular with my children since we started playing it. It’s a fun party game of creative word association! Every round, each player…

  • Crafts for kids - Halloween crafts

    DIY lego brick Halloween costume for dogs

    You all know how much we love our Bichon Frise puppy. He’s a huge part of our family so we wanted ot include him in our Halloween celebrations. Although we won’t be going Trick or Treating this year we still wanted to make him a costume. Today we’re going to share our DIY lego brick Halloween costume for dogs. My 10 year old loves Lego so it he decided to make him into a walking Lego brick. The costume was really simple to put together and in an hour we had our lego brick puppy costume ready to go! Lego…

  • Crafts for adults - Handmade gifts

    Photo Calendar: an easy DIY project

    This year our family, like many others, has had to cut off a significant part of social interaction out of safety concerns, so we’re hanging out at home with each other more. We’ve spent two or three evenings in a row looking through family photos which everyone really enjoyed. That’s why I wanted to keep this nostalgia for as long as possible and also make good use of this free time with my husband and kids. We decided to make a family project based on our family photos and create our very own photo calendar. Save Some Money Actually the…

  • Family Life - Surrey

    A trip to RHS Wisley with kids

    Last month we finally got round to visiting RHS Wisley in Surrey. RHS Wisley is the historic home of the RHS and houses one of the largest plant collections in the world.I love being outdoors at the weekend and this was a place on my bucket list. Tickets are pre-book so we booked a day, packed the puppy off to puppy day care (sadly no dogs are allowed at RHS Wisley except on special occasions) and set off for a short drive. A trip to RHS Wisley with kids I’m not much of a gardener but it doesn’t mean that…

  • Family Life

    How to Make a Funny Photo Montage

    If you are looking for a new hobby or simply for a way to entertain yourself and your friends, a funny photo montage might be the answer. Just take your time and let your imagination flow. For example, you can edit a family photo taken at home and create a picture at the beach or in front of the Eiffel Tower! Or you can add a funny clown or a strong superhero to a birthday picture of your child. Here are some other great ideas: You can put your child on the moon or on a star You can add…

  • Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 314}

    I love to start the week by writing the Monday Happy List. 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 love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 314} On Saturday we usually watch a film and last week we sat down to watch a preview of spooky family sci-fi film Max Winslow and The House of Secrets. Starring Sydne Mikelle as young tech genius Max, the plot follows five teens, who are invited to…

  • Family Life

    Shopkins S14 Real Littles Vending Machine {review}

    It doesn’t seem very long since we reviewed some of the Shopkins Real Littles Icy Treats range. Little Sis loved the Shopkins Real Littles Icy Treats Shopper Pack assortment she opened and thought it was a great addition to the Shopkins range. She was excited to hear about the Shopkins Real Littles Vending Machine and loved the packaging. Shopkins S14 Real Littles Vending Machine Now your favourite brands are always on hand from the Real Littles Vending Machine. Your fave Shopkins from Season 12 and 13 are back and packed inside the cutest Mini Packs to look exactly like the…

  • Crafts for adults - Cricut Maker - Halloween crafts

    Easy Cricut Trick or Treat bags

    It feels like it’s been a while since I shared any of the Cricut crafts I’ve made. Halloween is the perfect opportunity to use my Cricut Maker though and I’ve made some really fun projects with it recently. Easy Cricut Trick or Treat bag supplies free Halloween svg files canvas drawstring bags 2 sheets of coloured iron-on vinyl Cricut Maker Cricut Easy Press Easy Cricut Trick or Treat bags I used some free Halloween svg files to make my Trick or Treat bags. I’ve signed up to loads of sites and many offer free files for personal use. My children…

  • Family Life

    Floral wallpaper {wallpaper with flowers for a vivid ambience}

    Disclosure – this is a sponsored post When it comes to wallpapers with flowers, you are looking at a rich variety of styles. Because floral wallpaper is not just flower wallpaper. Whether it’s a romantic country house style, modern and contemporary design or an elegant vintage look – floral wallpapers create a fresh and vibrant atmosphere and create a harmonious mood. However, it doesn’t always have to be summery colourful or spring-like light, because the floral wallpaper is interpreted by various manufacturers in the hottest living styles and enjoys great attention even in more straightforward, pop-cultural or abstract styles. Floral…