• Nerf Laser Ops Pro - Alphapoint 2 pack review
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    Nerf Laser Ops Pro – Alphapoint 2 pack review

    August 19, 2018 - By 

    My kids just love their Nerf collection, and thanks to the amazing weather we experienced this summer, they’ve been used a lot. We were delighted to receive the latest Nerf blaster – the Nerf Laser Ops Pro to review and share with you. The Nerf Laser Ops Pro Nerf Laser Ops Pro is the latest in the range. It’s a fresh new laser battling segment from the Nerf brand that brings real time video game action to life. The Nerf Laser Ops Pro line includes unique blasters ready for head-to-head, live-action laser battles and players can further amp up their game with the…

  • Creating a grown up living space for tweens
    Family Life - homestyle - interiors

    Creating a grown up living space for tweens

    August 19, 2018 - By 

    It’s a bit of cliche that you can see your children grow during the school holidays, but it’s a cliche because it’s true! It doesn’t feel as though I’ve stopped washing clothes, cooking meals or food shopping since the school holidays began. Every year I forget just how much energy my children have and I really can see them grow during the summer months. Of course this means they’ve needed new clothes too but I love shopping with them and seeing them enjoy picking their own clothes now they’re a little older. Creating a grown up living space It’s not…

  • Win a copy of the 5 Second Rule game
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    Win a copy of the 5 Second Rule Jr. game

    August 18, 2018 - By 

    If the kids have played every game they own this Summer holidays then you are in luck. The 5 Second Rule Jr. Game is lots of fun and easy to play. I have one copy to giveaway so read on to hear more about it and how you can win. The 5 Second Rule Jr game It should be easy to name 3 breeds of dogs; but can you do it under the pressure of 5 seconds twisting away? Time’s not on your side, so just say whatever comes to mind and risk ridiculous answers slipping out! It’s all in…

  • Back to School Duck Tape bookmarks
    Back to school crafts - Crafts for kids - Duck Tape crafts

    Back to School Duck Tape bookmarks

    August 16, 2018 - By 

    The Summer holidays are passing so very quickly and I can’t help but begin to think of the start of the new term. We still have lots to look forward to but I know I have to get school uniform up together (I’ve already done a lot of this thanks to M&S), label everything and pick up new stationery for my 8 year old. My son takes a reading book to school and we had fun crafting him some new Duck Tape bookmarks to use. They were so simple that I thought I would share them as Duck Tape crafts…

  • Family Life - gardening - homestyle

    Quick Ways to Perk Up Your Lawn

    August 15, 2018 - By 

    Photo by Jessica To’oto’o on Unsplash For most of us, our gardens are important places. As a nation, we are spending more of our time enjoying our outdoor spaces than ever before. Sales of hot tubs, outdoor cooking equipment, and furniture have all soared. Having a bit of lawn for your kids to enjoy a kick around or playing with the dog is a real boon. It really is worth looking after your grass, doing so will also help to keep your garden looking nice. Here are some quick tips to help you to maintain a healthy lawn. Quick Ways to Perk Up Your Lawn Re-seed every year No matter…

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    Craft book review - Crafts for kids - Painted rocks

    Pebble Pets: 50 Animal Rock Art Projects by Denise Scicluna

    August 15, 2018 - By 

    You all know how much my children and I love creating painted rocks. We’ve hidden quite a few over the summer holidays so were keen to make some new ones. We were kindly sent a copy of Pebble Pets to review, this features over 50 adorable animal rock art designs for the ultimate stress-free family menagerie! Pebble Pets: 50 Animal Rock Art Projects by Denise Scicluna Pebble Pets is authored by Denise Scicluna, who also wrote Rock Art. Pebble Pets is a great guide to creating cute and characterful animal rock art projects in a variety of styles. We love decorating rocks…

  • Schleich Bayala review
    Family Life - playing - toy review

    Schleich Bayala unicorn review

    August 14, 2018 - By 

    We’ve been lucky to review some wonderful toys recently. I’ve constantly surprised by the toys that are developed and bring my children fun. A few weeks ago we heard about Schleich’s bayala world, and as huge fans of Schleich, couldn’t wait to find out more. Schleich’s Bayala range Have you heard of Schleich’s bayala range? Prepare to immerse yourself in bayala, a magical world of elves and unicorns where sun elves, star elves, mermaids and magical beings await. At the heart of bayala there live graceful elves and many enchanted beings. Discover a fantastical world of friendship, magic and adventure. Visit…

  • James and the Giant Peach story stones
    Crafts for kids - Painted rocks - Roald Dahl crafts

    James and the Giant Peach story stones

    August 14, 2018 - By 

    We love making story stones and decorating rocks. We have built up quite a stash so have been taking a few out with us every day and hiding them around the neighbourhood. It’s been so lovely to see friends finding them and posting them on our local painted rocks Facebook page. It definitely encourages us to make more. We recently told you about the theme for the 2018 Roald Dahl Day celebrations – James and the Giant Peach. A few years ago my son and I worked our way through all of Roald Dahl’s stories. When I mentioned James and…

  • Family Life - mindfulness - Monday Happy List

    Monday mindfulness – Summer Holidays {Week 3}

    August 13, 2018 - By 

    Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying the school summer holidays. What a difference a week makes. We started off the week with a heatwave, experienced torrential rain and storms and are now enjoying decent summer temperatures. Each week I start off by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog post. It’s a great chance to 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. Monday mindfulness – Summer holidays edition On Monday we…