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    What we’re watching on Netflix this Spring

    May 2, 2018 - By 

    Can you believe I’ve been a member of the Netflix Stream Team for a whole year? I’m not sure what’s more surprising. How quickly a year has gone by or how many great shows we’ve watched on Netflix! We were already fans of Netflix but I have to say that I have had so much fun working with them. Not only have they kept me up to date with all the best new shows, but they’ve also been really generous, sending us some great packages to ensure fun family time! What we’re watching on Netflix this Spring So what have…

  • The Exclusive Heinz X Cath Kidston Collector’s Box
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    The Exclusive Heinz X Cath Kidston Collector’s Box

    May 1, 2018 - By 

    I know I haven’t written about my Cath Kidston obsession for quite a while, and then two posts come along (just like the bus!). Whilst I was in the West End last week I popped into Cath Kidston for a look around. One of the window displays was full of a collaboration between Cath Kidston and Heinz. Yes, from the 16th April you can buy special limited edition Cath Kidston designed tins of soup! The Exclusive Heinz X Cath Kidston Collector’s Box I love a bit of Cath Kidston print but I never expected to see them around a product…

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    Hello Kitty Kruisers on Nintendo Switch

    May 1, 2018 - By 

    We love gaming, especially my 8 year old. Both my children are allowed time to play their favourite games when they have finished their homework. My 6 year old hasn’t found as many games she enjoys playing, unlike her older brother who will try anything. She was excited to discover that Hello Kitty Kruisers, by Rising Star Games, has just been released on Nintendo Switch.  Hello Kitty Kruisers on Nintendo Switch In Hello Kitty Kruisers players take to the starting grid with Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends as they race on land, over water and even through the air. Will…

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    Win Han Solo and Princess Leia itty bittys

    April 30, 2018 - By 

    Not only is May when we celebrate Star Wars Day, thank you May 4th, but it also sees the highly anticipated release of Solo: A Star Wars Story on the May 25th here in the UK. Have you seen the trailer? I think it looks pretty exciting and I can’t wait to watch the film. The idea behind Solo: A Star Wars Story is that through a series of daring escapades, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian. To celebrate the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story I’m excited to have a fun…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things

    April 30, 2018 - By 

    Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend. I love starting off each week 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 – 5 happy things I passed my training and am now officially a Section Assistant at Beaver Scouts. The training wasn’t very hard, just a couple of courses and an interview. I’m excited to continue doing exactly what…

  • 7 crafts to celebrate Solo: A Star Wars Story
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    7 crafts to celebrate Han Solo {A Star Wars Story}

    April 29, 2018 - By 

    Solo: A Star Wars Story is released on the 25th May in the UK. We’ve already seen the trailer and can’t wait to watch the film. Secretly we’re hoping it’s better than The Last Jedi which seems to have killed off my son’s love of Star Wars! The idea behind Solo: A Star Wars Story is that through a series of daring escapades, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian. We love Chewie so are really looking forward to seeing him in this film, as well as learning more about how Han…

  • Num Noms Glitter Lip Gloss Truck Playset review
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    Num Noms Glitter Lip Gloss Truck Playset review

    April 28, 2018 - By 

    The weather has been really poor over the last few days which means we have been stuck indoors quite a lot. Thankfully my daughter was sent the new Num Noms Glitter Lip Gloss Truck Playset to review. She loves her cute and collectible Num Noms and this has been a great addition to her collection. Num Noms Glitter Lip Gloss Truck Playset Num Noms are scented food-related collectibles. Take a Num, the outer, soft, squishy, hollow characters, and nestle it on top of a Nom, the inner, hard-shelled characters that are either motorised to scoot around, or filled with flavoured…

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    Baking with kids – easy gingerbread crowns

    April 28, 2018 - By 

    If you live in the UK it can’t have escaped your notice that we have a new addition to the Royal family – Prince Louis. My children have been talking about this so I thought we could bake some simple gingerbread crowns to celebrate the royal birth. With the Royal Wedding coming up next month, as well as the Queen’s birthday, these easy gingerbread crowns are a fun way to get your kids baking whilst also celebrating all the upcoming Royal events. Baking with kids – easy gingerbread crowns First I made a batch of gingerbread dough. I used my favourite gingerbread…

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    The Sapphire Widow by Dinah Jefferies

    April 27, 2018 - By 

    Over the last few weeks I’ve been reading The Sapphire Widow by Dinah Jefferies. You may remember the author’s name as I really enjoy reading her books and have reviewed some of them here over the last few years. Today I wanted to tell you a little about her latest book, The Sapphire Widow. The Sapphire Widow by Dinah Jefferies Ceylon, 1935. Louisa Reeve, the daughter of a successful British gem trader, and her husband Elliot, a charming, thrill-seeking businessman, seem like the couple who have it all. Except what they long for more than anything: a child. While Louisa struggles…