Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying the school summer holidays. 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…
Nerf Laser Ops Pro – Alphapoint 2 pack review
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…
Creating a grown up living space for tweens
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…
Win a copy of the 5 Second Rule Jr. game
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…
Back to School Duck Tape bookmarks
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…
Quick Ways to Perk Up Your Lawn
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…
Pebble Pets: 50 Animal Rock Art Projects by Denise Scicluna
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…
Schleich Bayala unicorn review
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?…
James and the Giant Peach story stones
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…









