• Easy no-costume World Book Day costume
    parenting - World Book Day ideas

    Easy no-costume World Book Day costume

    March 2, 2017 - By 

    This is the first year that my children’s school has celebrated World Book Day. Previously they have given out the tokens but never asked the children to dress up. I always enjoyed looking at my Facebook feed and seeing what everyone dressed their children up as, this year it was our turn to take part! My daughter loves dressing up but my son never has. I asked them both what they wanted to be. My 5 year old immediately said Batman! We’ve never read a Batman book but we were lucky to receive one when we attended The Lego Batman…

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    competition - homestyle - interiors

    Win a Macrame Plant Pot {a Mothers Day giveaway}

    March 1, 2017 - By 

    Spring is definitely in the air today. It may have just started raining where we live, but when I walked to the shops earlier today the sun was shining and I spotted so many daffodils and crocuses in bloom. Winter has gone on for far too long and I am ready to embrace Spring! With Spring comes Spring cleaning and there are some lovely new trends around if you’re looking to update your home. If you’re looking for value for money then look no further than dotcomgiftshop who have a range of wonderful pieces for the home this Spring. As…

  • Craftiosity {Modern Craft Kits review}
    crafts - handmade - subscription box

    Craftiosity {Modern Craft Kits review}

    March 1, 2017 - By 

    You all know that I love my monthly subscription boxes. I find that a monthly magazine and subscription box landing on my door mat really encourages me to be creative. I find it hard to see projects through (hello Shipping Forecast Quilt project!) but a monthly sub box is the perfect size for me. I was kindly sent a Craftiosity Sub Box to review. It’s a subscription box of modern craft kits (with single kits also available), with a completely new craft and make every other month. A lovely box was handed to me by my postie (it’s too large to…

  • Pancake Day gets a wacky makeover with Num Noms Series 3
    Pancake Day crafts - playing - toy review

    Pancake Day gets a wacky makeover with Num Noms Series 3

    February 28, 2017 - By 

    Last year was the year of the Num Noms, with the collectable, scented craze making its way into households across the UK. 2017 sees the launch of Series 3 and Lights, bringing brand new food themes and funky characters to the shelves, to create even more ways to collect! We’re celebrating the arrival of these new wacky stackables today on Pancake Day, by combining our favourite Num Noms flavours with our favourite food-related day. It’s time to get creative and share – what’s your flavour? We were sent a selection of the Series 3 Num Noms to inspire our Pancake Day…

  • Perfect home improvements for a London home
    homestyle - London

    Perfect home improvements for a London home

    February 27, 2017 - By 

    The other day one of my friends posted on Facebook how surprised she was that it took her four years to settle into her new home. Now, she moved from London to the South West, but I feel exactly the same just moving across London. It’s coming up to four years in our ‘new’ house and our home improvements show no signs of ending. Although we loved the vintage features of our previous house – read infested wooden floors and huge gaps between the floorboards – our modern house is so different. For a start it’s always warm; so quick…

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    mindfulness - Monday Happy List - Orla Kiely

    Monday Happy List {Week 126}

    February 27, 2017 - By 

    It’s been a strange old week. The children only had 4 days at school thanks to an Inset Day but they’ve both been quite tired and grumpy getting back into the school routine. Today my 6 year old asked when the Summer holidays were going to start. I didn’t want to break it to him that he still had a good few weeks months of school left. Monday Happy List {Week 126} Although we finished the new kitchen a few months ago we had half an idea about putting wallpaper up on one wall. We finally chose a pattern we…

  • Mollie Makes Scandi Florals Hoop Kit
    crafts - Mollie Makes crafts

    Mollie Makes Scandi Florals Hoop Kit

    February 25, 2017 - By 

    Every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have had a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for grown up crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something new. Mollie Makes Scandi Florals Hoop Kit The kit with issue 76 of Mollie Makes was designed by Zeena Shah and contained 1x plastic embroidery hoop, printed cotton fabric, as well as embroidery threads (pink, aqua, coral, yellow and blue) and a sewing needle. I gave the…

  • Sands Alive Cake Shop review
    playing - toy review

    Sands Alive Cake Shop review

    February 24, 2017 - By 

    This afternoon my son had a school friend round for a playdate. They love to play Minecraft together which leaves my daughter with no-one to play with. Luckily we were sent the new Sands Alive Cake Shop from John Adams to review. My daughter loves playdough so I knew she would have fun with this modelling sand, plus it would help her fine motor skills – I do love a toy with added benefits! Sands Alive Cake Shop The Sands Alive Cake Shop from John Adams is a new toy from the Sands Alive range. Featuring super-soft, non-toxic sand that sticks together well,…

  • Visiting Nunney Castle
    parenting

    Saving for a rainy day

    February 24, 2017 - By 

    With the sun shining today all thoughts of #DorisDay, which hit the UK yesterday, are long gone. We woke up to a few pieces of guttering in the garden, but thankfully no major damage. With my husband supporting us all our savings are pretty limited at the moment, which is something I can’t help but worry about. I heard a story on the news this morning that said if we saved all the money given to our children up to the age of 21 they would have enough to buy a house! Now I’m not sure if my children would…