Today was the second day I managed to juggle two children on my own and to celebrate I thought I would also do some home baking! Big Brother loves gingerbread as much as I do so we used the gnome breadmen shaped cookie cutters which we were recently sent to try. Not your usual cookie cutter, the humble garden gnome is back and this time they’re taking pride of place in our kitchens. These fun new Gnome Breadmen shaped cookie cutters are great for the whole family to enjoy; whether you’re baking, decorating or eating them! We slightly adapted the…
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Regardless of the time of year I love gingerbread but to most people it has strong connections with the festive season. I’ve definitely been enjoying a glut of gingerbread products on the shelves at the supermarket and Bespoke Foods’ new Gingerbread Man promises lots of edible DIY fun. The Gingerbread Man kit contains all you need to decorate your own gingerbread man – one large gingerbread man, icing in an icing bag and sweets to decorate. Gingerbread has been made in Germany since the middle ages when spices were brought into Europe on the spice route through Germany. This gingerbread…
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I can’t quite believe that Little Sis is 2 weeks old today. The weeks have gone so quickly and I can’t quite believe there was a time she wasn’t around as she has slotted very easily into our little family. My husband was back at work today so it was my first official day as a mum of two. I won’t pretend it wasn’t actually really difficult but I know it will get easier so I’m trying not to beat myself up about it. I thought I would take the opportunity to write about my postnatal care at the North…
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On the twelfth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – an orb for morphing, (an Etch-a-Sketch for Etchin, science kits for kids, an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, a Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty! Morbs – perfect as stocking fillers, these ultra collectable orbs transform and instantly morph into a fun fantasy character. Little ones can roll, throw, blast or bounce the ball to discover the big headed, small-bodied warrior inside! They cost from £2.49, buy from Flair. Giveaway I have one set…
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On the eleventh day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – an Etch-a-Sketch for Etchin, (science kits for kids, an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, a Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!). A present that the whole family will want to get their hands on! Everyone loves Etch a Sketch and the simple pleasure of creating your very own artistic creations so the 50th anniversary edition (has it been that long?) is the perfect way to celebrate. Etch a Sketch is available from Flair for…
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It’s funny how the beautiful family home we bought before we had children is now bursting at the seams. We clearly never anticipated the explosion of stuff that came with having one child and with the arrival of Little Sis we are now constantly tripping over toys, children or cats and are looking forward to moving sometime next year. I’m excited at the prospect of gaining space and perhaps the chance to update some of our furniture which we’ve had for years. Little Sis is currently in with us but in a couple of months she’ll need her own space.…
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One of the things I had forgotten about having a baby was how much they dislike being washed and changed and Little Sis is no different. She suffers from reflux, just like her Big Brother did, which means we get through plenty of vests and babygros each day. Being a winter baby she needs plenty of wrapping up when we venture out so I was really excited when I was offered a Nod Pod baby blanket to try. Nod Pod baby blanket We were sent a white Nod Pod which is a contemporary version of a baby blanket, designed to…
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On the tenth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – Fire Trucks for Saving, (science kits for kids, an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, A Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!) I have to admit that until recently we hadn’t watched any episodes of Fireman Sam! We usually stick to cBeebies but that didn’t stop Edward from recognising a helicopter, one of the range of Fireman Sam Vehicles available from Character Options for £9.99. Help everyone’s favourite hero next door, Fireman Sam save the…
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On the ninth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – a wild pack of animals, (science kits for kids, an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, A Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!) Edward just loves visiting the zoo and Schleich animal packs are the next best thing! Bring the zoo to your home this Christmas with a multitude of gorgeous hand-painted wildlife figures from Schleich – giraffe, zebra and a rhinoceros which retail from £2.75 and are available from www.schleich-s.com Don’t forget to check…