Did you watch the Great British Sewing Bee on Tuesday evening? I attempted to watch it, but I was interrupted so many times by my children that I gave up. I will watch it again when they are both out! I’ve always loved sewing so have been looking forward to reading Threads of Life: A History…
I love celebrating St Patricks’ Day. It’s such a lovely, colourful celebration after the drab months of Winter. As we walked to karate this evening we were all amazed by the colours in the sky. It was so lovely to walk in the twilight and we’re counting down the days until the clocks spring forward…
It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a cake fan. I love baking and there’s always something in the cake tin, whether that’s homemade or shop-bought. Have you seen the new limited edition Mr Kipling Love Season range featuring seven different cake varieties? Not only has the packaging had a seasonal makeover and now features…
Monday morning again. Hope you had a great weekend whatever you got up to. We are counting down the days until half term – this has been a lovely, short half term! 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…
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching next week, we have been busy making handmade Valentine’s Day cards for family. I love that the children enjoy making cards and this year they have been raiding my stash of washi tape to decorate theirs. For the first time my daughter has bought an edible gift for the boy…
A few weeks ago we were lucky to be invited to an immersive screening of the How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World film. We had so much fun and loved the film. Have you seen it yet? It’s a lovely film. The sudden appearance of a female Light Fury coincides with the darkest threat…
Image credit Over the past few months I’ve noticed that my children are asking to spend more time in their bedrooms. Part of me is pleased as we’ve spent a lot of time on their bedrooms, the other part of me is sad that the living floor is no longer constantly covered in Lego bricks….
Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17th March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. As we have Irish heritage we love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and this year have a few new craft ideas to share…
Is anyone else glad that January is over? It felt like a long month, one that we got through by playing copious games and finishing off the Christmas chocolates. We’ve been members of the Blogger Board Game Club for a while and were delighted to be sent a bundle of family board games. We love…