• Play Fun Boom Ball game review
    Family Life

    Play Fun Boom Ball game review

    November 25, 2018 - By 

    This weekend has been a little cold and damp, definitely Autumnal with a hint of Winter. I don’t mind the colder months and if we have a few good games to play then generally everyone is happy. This weekend has been pretty busy with birthday celebrations and a trip to race our model cars. We’ve been trying to go for months and finally squeezed in a trip to the woods with some friends. It was lovely to come home and relax afterwards. With homework out of the way we were able to enjoy a few games of Boom Ball which…

  • Disney Ideas Book: More than 100 Disney Crafts, Activities, and Games
    Crafts for kids - Paper craft

    Disney Ideas Book: More than 100 Disney Crafts, Activities, and Games

    November 25, 2018 - By 

    We are huge Disney Fans, in fact I think it’s almost impossible not to be as a parent! I loved Disney films when I was growing up and I’m so glad I get to share them all over again with my own children. If you’re a Disney fan too then you will want to hear about the new Disney Ideas Book: More than 100 Disney Crafts, Activities, and Games from DK. You can bring your love of Disney to life with more than 100 amazing projects and activities in the Disney Ideas Book. With Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary later this…

  • Back to work with Simply Be
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    Back to work outfit with Simply Be

    November 24, 2018 - By 

    There have been a few culture shocks for me since I started my new job. Swapping the life of a freelance blogger to work in a school is strange, not least because there is a dress code at work. I’ve swapped my mum uniform of jeans and jumper for interview smart which has been a bit of a shock. Thankfully Simply Be came to my rescue, offering me the chance to style an outfit for my Autumn wardrobe. Back to work outfit with Simply Be Autumn is easily my favourite season. I love wearing layers, going for walks in the…

  • Christmas - Crafts for kids

    6 Ideas for Festive Children’s Art and Crafts

    November 23, 2018 - By 

    With Christmas only a few short weeks away, there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than with some seasonal art and craft activities for children to enjoy. All you need are some educational resources and a big imagination to get stuck in with these 6 ideas for festive craft activities. 6 Ideas for Festive Children’s Art and Crafts Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments Salt dough is a versatile modelling material, and this easy to make dough is perfect for a suitably festive activity like making Christmas tree ornaments. All you need is some salt dough, cookie cutters, some paint, and your imagination.…

  • Family Life - homestyle - interiors

    5 essentials for a small home office

    November 23, 2018 - By 

    Sometimes I feel that our house will never be decorated the way we want it. For us, winter is the time we plan and do any DIY projects. The warmer weather is perfect for getting out and about and having family adventures; winter is for being at home, enjoying each others’ company and working on making our house a home. We’re fortunate to have a spare bedroom which we’ve turned into a home office. It’s small but perfectly formed and makes a great home office for my husband when he works from home. It’s been the last room to get…

  • Family Life - Local Review - London

    The Original Sweetshop Afternoon Tea at The Chesterfield Mayfair

    November 22, 2018 - By 

    A few weeks ago my husband treated us to a family Afternoon Tea to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary. Whilst Afternoon Tea in London might not be most people’s way of celebrating, we thought it was the perfect treat for our little family. I had spent the morning at a botanical papercutting workshop, so after it had finished I headed over to Mayfair in London’s West End to meet up with the rest of the family. Afternoon tea in London It’s been a while since we’ve treated ourselves to Afternoon Tea in London. Over the last few years ago we’ve…

  • The Cactus by Sarah Haywood
    book review - Family Life

    The Cactus by Sarah Haywood

    November 21, 2018 - By 

    It’s been a while since I read and shared a good book with you. I love to read and have been reading more since we started Drop Everything and Read at school this year. It encourages me to read just as much as it does the students, and I look forward to swapping book recommendations in the Staff Room at break. I picked up a copy of The Cactus at my local library as I found the cover image so eye catching. I read the blurb on the back and knew I had to read it, so bought a copy.…

  • Peppermint Oreo Bark recipe
    baking - Christmas - Crafts for adults - Handmade gifts

    Peppermint Oreo Bark recipe

    November 21, 2018 - By 

    I always have a few easy handmade gift ideas up my sleeves at this time of year. Our diary is filling up with dates to catch up with friends and family in the run up to Christmas. I have to take something with us (as well as a bottle of mulled wine!) and our Peppermint Oreo Bark recipe always goes down a treat. It only requires 3 ingredients and is quick and simple to make. Ingredients: 24 oz. white chocolate chips 10 oreos, roughly chopped ½ cup peppermints, crushed How to make Peppermint Oreo Bark Line a baking sheet with parchment…

  • Mindful creativity with the Autumn Craftpod sub box
    Crafts for adults - Relationships - subscription box

    Mindful creativity with the Autumn Craftpod sub box

    November 20, 2018 - By 

    I’ve had loads of fun with the latest Craftpod subscription box. I wanted to share the projects as they are so lovely. Craftpod is a quarterly subscription box which usually includes a couple of seasonal craft projects, stationery and always a tea bag of some sorts. It’s my favourite crafty subscription box. Mindful creativity with the Autumn Craftpod sub box The Autumn Craftpod landed on my doorstep a few months ago. It contained a really fun paper project by Kate Kato of Kasasagi Designs, an Autumn treasure embroidery, seasonal postcard, English Breakfast teabag and roll of Japanese MT washi tape.…