• Christmas - days out - Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List – Week 115

    December 5, 2016 - By 

    This time of year is so busy. As if school and after school clubs weren’t enough, we are trying to squeeze in extra festive activities whilst keeping winter germs at bay. After a busy weekend visiting my mum in Wiltshire I am so happy to be sitting at home catching up on my blog, the children safely at school. This week I will be finishing off costumes for their nativity plays and buying lots of Christmas presents – am I the only one who hasn’t started yet? Most weeks I find it so easy to write this Monday Happy List…

  • The Lego Store in Leicester Square
    days out - Lego - Local Review - London

    Our visit to The Lego Store in Leicester Square

    December 4, 2016 - By 

    On Wednesday my husband and I decided to have a day time date. As much as we love our children we hardly ever get to do the things we wanted to do. So we headed into the West End for a bit of shopping and lunch without two children who need constant food and toilet breaks! We’re both adult fans of Lego so wanted to visit the new Lego Store in Leicester Square. I’d been invited to view it before it opened to the public and was gutted I couldn’t make it. It was our first stop when we got…

  • christmas gift guide for kids
    Christmas - Gift guide - playing - toy review

    Christmas gift guide for a 5 and 6 year old

    December 4, 2016 - By 

    Has your Christmas present panic buying set in yet? Despite feeling quite organised last month I have bought very few presents so far this year. Luckily I have made my lists, I just need to spend some time buying and wrapping everything. My daughter had her birthday last week so I always find her a little trickier to buy for as she has received everything she asked for. I thought it was about time I brought together some of my favourite toy reviews from the past year, with some of the toys my children will be receiving this year. Christmas…

  • Super simple gingerbread popcorn recipe
    Christmas - crafts - gingerbread - handmade

    Super simple gingerbread popcorn recipe

    December 3, 2016 - By 

    This week my son went on a playdate after school and my daughter and I wanted to stay in and watch a film. This super simple gingerbread popcorn recipe only requires 3 ingredients and makes a fun festive treat, especially if you’re staying in to watch Elf! Gingerbread popcorn recipe ingredients Popcorn (we love Butterkist Sweet) Gingerbread spices Gingerbread men shaped sprinkles How to make gingerbread popcorn recipe Take a healthy portion of popcorn and sprinkle over a pinch of gingerbread spices. Top with your gingerbread men shaped sprinkles. We prefer ready-made popcorn but you could make your own –…

  • Unique Planners by Pirongs {planner review}
    homestyle - lifestyle

    Unique Planners by Pirongs {Life Planner review}

    December 2, 2016 - By 

    I love buying new stationery and with a New Year in sight I couldn’t resist trying out a new planner. Unique Planners by Pirongs, are a family-run British business, who produce gorgeous, hard back customisable life planners. Life Planners are huge in the US and are now pretty popular in the UK too. Unique Planners are completely customisable, you can choose your covers, diary layouts, add photos and text and choose around 25 pages at the back to add in – simply pick from the list of available ones including gift lists, birthday logs, personal goals, holiday wishlists, music to…

  • Ikea soft cushion
    playing - toy review

    Role play toys for children from Ikea

    December 2, 2016 - By 

    And now for something completely different. We’ve reviewed a few techy toys recently, such as the awesome Leapfrog LeapBand Activity Tracker and the Star Wars Rogue One Interactive Imperial Stormtrooper figure, so today I’m happy to share the new range of soft toys from Ikea. Our family fully embraces the Ikea lifestyle. We eat from Ikea plates and bowls, have lovely Ikea shelving and toys boxes in the living room and my daughter sleeps in an Ikea bed with a room full of Ikea furniture. Despite my fondness for vintage, I also love clean white furniture; it’s functional, great value and…

  • Real Construction from Jakks Pacific review
    playing - STEM activity - toy review

    Real Construction from Jakks Pacific {toy review}

    December 1, 2016 - By 

    If you’re looking for something a little different you my be interested in our latest review of Real Construction. These exciting sets combine tools and wood-like material, allowing your children to safely get creative and saw, nail, screw and build new designs. We received the Real Construction Starter Set (RRP: £9.99) and the Real Construction Deluxe Work Shop set (RRP: £24.99), to try out at home. My son loves to make things and be creative so was pretty excited to see these toys. Real Construction Starter Set (RRP £9.99) The perfect set for the beginner craftsman! The Real Construction Starter set…

  • Rudolph Reindeer Decoration Sewing Kits
    Baker Ross Blogger Network - Christmas - crafts

    Simple Christmas crafts for kids

    December 1, 2016 - By 

    A few weeks ago we received a wonderful parcel containing Christmas crafts for kids from Baker Ross. Here’s what we thought of them. Both my children are interested in sewing so loved the Rudolph Reindeer Decoration Sewing Kits. There are 3 assorted colours and each kit includes pre-cut felt shapes, self-adhesive felt pieces, yarn, stuffing, wiggle-eyes, ribbon and plastic needle. My 5 year old made this one and it was her first sewing project! I thought it was perfect for her and she was so happy with the finished reindeer. Our house always receives a visit from the Elf on…

  • Leapfrog Leapband Activity Tracker
    playing - toy review

    Leapfrog Leapband Activity Tracker

    December 1, 2016 - By 

    Over the last few weeks my 5 year old has been trying out the Leapfrog Leapband Activity Tracker. This is a cute little watch that holds a wealth of activities and games suitable for kids. The activity tracker encourages active play and healthy habits through 50 fun challenges. Kids can get active with a customisable pet pal as they play games and complete challenges together. Earn points and unlock rewards for being active, caring for a pet pal, and completing challenges. My daughter chose the monkey and this is the picture you see when the screen is locked but there are…