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    Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things

    March 26, 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. Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things We had a really busy weekend. There was so much going on which was fun, but a little hectic. I love Spring – the clocks have gone forward and there’s more daylight. The kids can’t wait to play outside after school, especially since we let them clean the trampoline. We’ve been planning some…

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    World of Warriors game for PlayStation 4

    March 25, 2018 - By 

    I am just about recovering from my son’s 8th birthday party today. He invited a bunch of his friends round to play console games. I planned everything so playing games online would be balanced by fun in the garden too. They are a confident bunch of boys and it was interesting watching them play together. They love their console games and my husband even rushed out yesterday to buy another DUAL SHOCK 4 controller, and went round to borrow another one from a friend! There’s nothing worse that having friends around but not enough controllers for everyone to play! Anyway,…

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    Win a Smashers Football Team Bus Smashball

    March 25, 2018 - By 

    A few weeks ago I told you about the fun we were having with Smashers. They are a sports-themed collectible toy which has recently launched in the UK. They come in a plastic Smashball and are perfect for unboxing videos! Simply Smash the Smashball to reveal your character! My children love these kind of pocket money collectibles, they are great for swapping with friends. The red Smashball puts the action right in your hands. Just throw, smash, surprise to find over 100 wacky sports characters inside! Then use the characters to battle against the Bad Sports to earn Smash Points and become a Smasher…

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    10 Things to do with Kids in Tuscany

    March 23, 2018 - By 

    Photo by Cristina Gottardi on Unsplash Tuscany is an excellent choice for family holidays. There are a vast number of attractions here that make for a fun and relaxing break for the whole family. The villa rentals in Tuscany during holiday seasons are truly filled with families on holiday here. After all, there are mountains of things to see and do here. One can enjoy the adrenalin rush during water sports and water rafting. Children can get crafty at a top museum or learn to make ice cream. Families can explore Tuscany’s mountains together or enjoy swimming in the coastal areas. When it…

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    Spring blossom sun catchers for kids

    March 23, 2018 - By 

    I am so happy to be seeing the signs of Spring around me. Yesterday I hung the washing out for the first time this year and the children played happily in the garden. I gave them a bucket of water and sponges so they could clean their trampoline. I have a favourite road to drive down and the trees are full of blossom. I feel so happy knowing that Spring is here. I’ve been encouraging the children to notice these signs too. I want them to be aware of the changing seasons and appreciate them. We’ve been collecting the falling…

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    PJ Masks Series 2 comes to Disney Junior

    March 22, 2018 - By 

    Do your children love PJ Masks? Little Sis is a huge fan, Gekko is her favourite, and she even had a PJ Masks theme for her last birthday party. Today I’m sharing some exciting news – PJ Masks Series 2 is set to hit TV screens on 28th March! Who are the PJ Masks? Just in case you haven’t heard of the show, PJ Masks follows the exciting adventures of Connor, Amaya and Greg. They attend school like everyone else but when something goes awry in the city, filled with curiosity and a sense of justice, they get ready for their mission. As…

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    Relax with Rennie #ad

    March 22, 2018 - By 

    It’s fair to say that things have been a little busy in our home recently. March is a crazy month with my son’s birthday, my birthday and Easter. Our house is currently sporting birthday cards, Easter eggs are hidden everywhere, and we’re in the midst of throwing my son a Minecraft party at home this weekend. I’m feeling a little stressed, especially as my daughter has been off school sick so I haven’t had as much time as I need to get organised. Stress can trigger acid reflux, and therefore heartburn and indigestion. This is something I also suffered with when…

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    Spring cleaning with the Laundryheap app

    March 21, 2018 - By 

    This time of year is the perfect time to start thinking about Spring cleaning the house. The hours of daylight are noticeably longer, the days are warmer and I feel hopeful that Winter is over for another year. It’s also the perfect time to be thinking about deep cleaning your house, getting the Winter duvet dry cleaned and perhaps even washing the curtains. I love airing the house and have been taking every opportunity to open the windows and let the fresh air in, when the weather permits. Spring cleaning with the Laundryheap app Last week some friends came over…

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    Ocean Liners: Speed and Style at the V&A

    March 21, 2018 - By 

    Last week I took myself off to the V&A for the morning. I really wanted to go and see the Winnie the Pooh exhibition but unfortunately tickets had sold out for the day. My second choice was Ocean Liners which had just opened. I bought myself a ticket, with a hefty discount, thanks to my National Art Pass, and went right in. Ocean Liners: Speed and Style at the V&A I love visiting the V&A. They have some amazing exhibitions and I was really looking forward to seeing Ocean Liners. We went on a cruise a few years ago and…