How would you like to win a store party worth £200? In celebration of Build-A-Bear Workshop founder and chief executive bear, Maxine Clark, visiting the Manchester Trafford Centre Store on Sunday 5th June and the Bluewater Store on Wednesday 6th June, I am offering one lucky reader the chance to win a Build-A-Bear Workshop store…
Are you a power scourer?
Are you a scrubber, a scourer, or a soaker when you do the washing up? I’m a soaker but Vileda are doing their very best to convert me with a new Power scourer range. The new ‘Extra Power’ scourer is for super tough dirt, and the ‘Non-Scratch Power’ scourer has been designed to look after…
Monthly Make – May
I had a whopping 107 entries to my Sew, Mama, Sew giveaway. I loved reading everyone’s comments on what they would make with the Royal Wedding fabric and I am pleased to announce the winner is Sallie. Congrats, Sallie! Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? One of my favourite sewing books is…
Exploring the world
The warmer weather has coincided with Edward finding his feet and we’ve been spending an increasing amount of time outside. For his first birthday we bought him a sandpit to which we soon added a water play table, play tent and pretend lawn mover. Our garden now resembles a playground! Edward loves being outside and…
Do you believe in the power of pixie dust?
Today Edward and I were invited to have a look round the new Disney store on Oxford Street which opens to the public tomorrow. Do you believe in the power of pixie dust? The store is 100% bigger than the previous Oxford Street store and is the biggest Disney Store in Europe. Some of the…
Diversify your stash!
I love fabric and was pleased to receive a parcel from Ali as part of the Very Berry Scrap Swap. Fabric, embroidery thread, ceramic buttons and an essential bar of chocolate – thanks Ali! I also put together a little parcel for my partner. I haven’t heard from her but I hope she got it….
HMS Belfast review and giveaway
We were invited to explore the newly opened Operations Room on HMS Belfast, an historic vessel moored on the Thames. The Operations oom area was the nerve centre and brain of the entire ship and new interactives have brought it back to life. We tried our hand on the new interactive experience inspired by the…
In need of a new pushchair
Earlier this year we bought our first Maclaren stroller. I was very excited as I’ve always wanted a Maclaren. We chose the Quest Sport as it was perfect for our needs – lightweight, easy to collapse and fold with one hand (and foot). Ever since we bought it I’ve used it every day and not…
Wipe out waste
Did you know that your empty Johnson’s Baby Wipes packs are full of potential? Johnson’s have joined forces with TerraCycle to launch the new ‘Wipe Out Waste’ initiative. The aim is to reduce waste and its impact on the environment, whilst raising money for charity. The packs are upcycled and turned into bibs, mousemats, baby…