• Win 2 x Mini Lalaloopsy Mix N Match dolls
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    Win 2 x Mini Lalaloopsy Mix N Match dolls

    June 23, 2017 - By 

    As huge Netflix fans I’m so excited to have something to share with you today. If you have small children like me I’m sure you’ll know about the Lalaloopsy dolls. These were once rag dolls who magically came to life when their very last stitch was sewn, taking on the personalities of the materials that were used to make them. Netflix Original Series – We’re Lalaloopsy! available now New for 2017, Lalaloopsy has launched its own Netflix Original Series – We’re Lalaloopsy! Available to stream now, the animated series features all-new original music that brings to life the popular Lalaloopsy…

  • The Handmade Fair 2017 discount code
    crafts - days out - Local Review - London

    The Handmade Fair 2017 discount code

    June 22, 2017 - By 

    Like many people I love to craft but find my spare time squeezed by children’s parties, play dates, swimming lessons and food shopping. Life is busy and I find myself looking wistfully at my half finished sewing project or half cut paper template. Thankfully there are a few crafty days out which I can rely on throughout the year to keep me sane. This year I’ve already been to the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show and I’ve booked my tickets to The Handmade Fair taking place at Hampton Court between the 15th-17th September. For the last few years I’ve gone…

  • Aquabeads Toy Story figure set
    Aquabeaders - parenting

    Aquabeads Toy Story Character Set

    June 22, 2017 - By 

    I’m a huge fan of creative toys which my children can play with independently. Aquabeads is one such brand that my children love. It’s a small bead toy (perfect for ages 4 and over) which sticks together with water. This means my children can choose their designs and easily make them, spray them with water and leave them to dry. We recently received the Aquabeads Toy Story Character Set which I wanted to share. Aquabeads Toy Story Character Set Who doesn’t love Toy Story? I’ve always loved Disney films but Toy Story has a special place in my heart. It’s…

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    Thoughts on returning to work

    June 21, 2017 - By 

    If you follow me on Instagram you’ll see I have posted a few different kinds of photos recently. After 7 years of being a stay at home mum I’ve been dipping my toes into work outside of the home. It’s no secret I’ve been self employed for the last few years but I’ve been increasingly happy to do something else. Blogging can be lonely. It’s also amazingly flexible, allowing me to look after my children, but its not something I wanted to do for ever. In the last few years I’ve had a few job interviews and even one job…

  • Handprint sunflower for the Summer Solstice
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    Handprint sunflower for the Summer Solstice

    June 21, 2017 - By 

    With the current heatwave we’re experiencing in the UK it’s no surprise that today we’re marking the Summer Solstice. This is the longest day of the year and it looks like we’re having another hot day filled with blanket sunshine until late into the evening. To celebrate the Summer Solstice we made a fun handprint Sunflower. It was so simple but kept my 5 year old busy. You need basic supplies of yellow paper, a paper plate, a cork and some black paint. Handprint sunflower for the Summer Solstice My 5 year old loves any craft which involves her hands.…

  • Win Diary of a Wimpy Kid books
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    Win Diary of a Wimpy Kid books

    June 20, 2017 - By 

    A few weeks ago we went to a screening of the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kids film. It’s a great family film and really encouraged my 7 year old to start reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney This is the book that inspired the 20th Century Fox film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun … unless, of course, you’re the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several…

  • Making Tooth Fairy Mail
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    Making Tooth Fairy Mail

    June 20, 2017 - By 

    Recently my 7 year old lost his first tooth. It wobbled and wobbled and I took him to the Dentist who gently pulled it out. I was pretty excited about this milestone as these seem to be few and far between the older your children gets. He was given his tooth in a paper bag and went happily back to school. We had talked about the Tooth Fairy and he knew he had to keep his tooth safe until bedtime.   At bedtime he carefully placed the envelope containing the tooth on his bedside table. He wanted to place it…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday happy things {week 142}

    June 19, 2017 - By 

    I’m not a huge fan of this hot weather we’ve been experiencing. It makes it pretty hard to achieve anything. I’m hoping for a quiet week, especially as last week was so busy. I had a pretty intense week of work with one day off. You can probably guess that my daughter was sick that day! And I’m late writing this weekly post as my son is off sick at home with me today. Last Monday seems a long time ago now but after school we went on a lovely nature walk around the local Lido with Beavers. It felt strange…

  • Sylvanian Families Secret Island Playhouse
    Friends of Sylvanian Families - parenting - playing - toy review

    Sylvanian Families Secret Island Playhouse

    June 18, 2017 - By 

    Little Sis is a very lucky little lady. She’s been quite poorly lately and seems to keep picking up the same tummy bug which is passing through her Reception class. She’s had quite a few days at home with me (which I secretly enjoy and I think she does too!). Last week she was at home, sick again, when we had a very special delivery. As Friends of Sylvanian Families we were so lucky to receive the Sylvanian Families Secret Island Playhouse to review! Take a look at our unboxing video before I tell you a little more about it.…