This week we had Sports Day and my daughter’s Leavers Assembly and we’re on the count down to the Summer holidays! We can’t wait for 6 weeks to relax, although I know my children will need some ideas to keep them busy. I have two creative children who love to create and I found a…
My obsession with Tunnock’s Caramel Wafers started years ago when I first went to the University of St Andrews. I spent the best 5 years of my life there, especially when I discovered there was a student society dedicated to Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer. I quickly discovered the joy of Tunnock’s Tea Cakes and the other…
I’ve been stocking up on books to read this Summer. We’ve been planning some really fun trips way and I can’t wait for some time to read whilst the children play. I know my readers love to get their hands on the latest books too, so you’re going to love my latest giveaway where you…
My son just loves playing Fortnite. It’s pretty much all he talks about and has taken over all aspects of his life with the clothes he wear and the toys he buys too. We were recently #gifted a copy of the brand new Fortnite Battle Royale Pro Gamer Guide published by Carlton Books. Fortnite Battle Royale…
I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. 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 was busy as my…
Last Summer we spent a week with Eurocamp at Duinrell in the Netherlands. We had such a great time that we are going back again this year. As well as spending a lot of time at Duinrell there are plenty of places within easy reach to explore. Day trips from Duinrell include Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Leiden,…
I’m a huge fan of introducing my children to history. We’re keen members of the National Trust and I can’t resist a trip to a museum! We were recently #gifted a copy of V&A Introduces: Queen Victoria. This vibrant mini-hardback celebrates the reign of one of Britain’s most iconic rulers. V&A Introduces: Queen Victoria It’s filled…
I don’t know about you but we’ve fully embraced the rainbow trend here at the gingerbread house. We have rainbows all over the house including a felt rainbow needle case, a pom pom rainbow for kids, Cricut-made rainbow wall art, rainbows painted on rocks and made out of hama beads. They never fail to cheer…
We’re counting down through these last few weeks of term. I can’t wait to finish my school job and spend 6 weeks with my children. We have a family holiday booked at Duinrell in The Netherlands as well as some weeks at home to relax. The kids can’t wait to sign up for the Summer…