Did you know that this year sees Winnie-the-Pooh’s 90th anniversary? The 14th October 2016 marks 90 years since A.A. Milne’s first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published! Fans of honey-loving Pooh Bear can celebrate the anniversary in style, with a wide range of products inspired by the Hundred Acre Wood gang. I really like the look of…
A few weeks ago we heard about the Wicked Uncle Challenge. We al know how hard it can be to buy the right present for a child. I know my own children and they can be a nightmare. They ask for something for ages. They receive it for Christmas or a birthday and look blankly…
As a blogger we all know that our branding is really important. It’s been while since I had my blog designed and I’m currently working with the designer of my present theme on an updated illustration. Yesterday I emailed a few ideas over and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with. I’m…
This weekend I had my annual trip to The Handmade Fair. I went with my sister last year and had a brilliant time so was really keen to go again. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a bit like a festival for crafty people, about appreciating the beauty of handmade, and learning the skills…
I’m almost scared to use the “C” work but I must admit to starting my Christmas planning in August. With two demanding children with significant wishlists and numerous friends and family I like to start my planning and shopping early. Argos published its Christmas top gift list a few weeks ago which included Snuggles My…
My children have settled really well into the new school year. My 4 year old has just started Reception but only went for morning last week. She has been really happy every day I picked her up which was a huge relief. The only thing she didn’t like was drinking her milk so I have…
My son is a keen gamer. Screen time is his reward for doing his homework, reading a book to his younger sister or going to bed properly. Yes, at 6 he still has a reward chart but it really works for him (and us!). Anyway, his favourite games are Mario Super Kart on the DS…
I absolutely devoured Jessie Burton’s first novel, The Miniaturist, so when I saw a copy of her new book The Muse I bought it straight away. I finished it a few weeks ago. It was an easy read but it took me a good few weeks due to all the upheaval of the summer holidays….
If your children are drawn to cute and collectible toys then you will be interested to hear about Twozies from Character Online. Twozies are the new collectible babies and pets from Moose Toys and Character Options, who do everything Two-gether when matched. Yes, for every baby Twozie that children collect, there is a sweet little…