• Win 2 x Mini Lalaloopsy Mix N Match dolls
    competition - toy review

    Win 2 x Mini Lalaloopsy Mix N Match dolls

    June 23, 2017 - By 

    As huge Netflix fans I’m so excited to have something to share with you today. If you have small children like me I’m sure you’ll know about the Lalaloopsy dolls. These were once rag dolls who magically came to life when their very last stitch was sewn, taking on the personalities of the materials that were used to make them. Netflix Original Series – We’re Lalaloopsy! available now New for 2017, Lalaloopsy has launched its own Netflix Original Series – We’re Lalaloopsy! Available to stream now, the animated series features all-new original music that brings to life the popular Lalaloopsy…

  • Win Diary of a Wimpy Kid books
    book review - competition - parenting

    Win Diary of a Wimpy Kid books

    June 20, 2017 - By 

    A few weeks ago we went to a screening of the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kids film. It’s a great family film and really encouraged my 7 year old to start reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney This is the book that inspired the 20th Century Fox film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun … unless, of course, you’re the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several…

  • Blippo Surprise Kawaii Stationery Bag
    competition - homestyle

    Blippo Surprise Kawaii Stationery Bag review and giveaway

    June 13, 2017 - By 

    I’m so pleased that my 5 year old takes after me and loves stationery. She collects rubbers and stickers, the cuter the better. So when we were offered one of the new Blippo Surprise Kawaii Stationery Bags I had to accept. We love all things kawaii and I knew this would be a great way to discover some fun, cute and colourful products. The Blippo Surprise Kawaii Stationery Bag is inspired by the Fukubukuro lucky mystery bags which are popular in Japan. The bags are packed with random kawaii items of cute and practical stationery. Each bag includes a mix…

  • Doodle Cat is Bored book cover
    book review - competition

    Win a copy of Doodle Cat is Bored

    June 8, 2017 - By 

    Doodle Cat is back and he is very bored. Until he finds a thing! But what is this thing and what does it do? Following on from their award-winning debut picture book I Am Doodle Cat, British writer Kat Patrick and Kiwi illustrator Lauren Marriott, have created another hilarious tale featuring the irreverent bright red cat who loves just about everything. Bursting with imagination and fun, Doodle Cat returns to remind us to be curious, creative and to explore every option. Doodle Cat is Bored is published today, June 8. Full of silliness and magic, it is a hardback book just purrrrfect for…

  • Fat Quarter Home Cover
    book review - competition - crafts - sewing

    Fat Quarter: Home and Fat Quarter: Quick Makes! {review and giveaway}

    June 8, 2017 - By 

    As a fabric addict I was pretty delighted when I heard about two new craft books from Juliet Bawden and Amanda Russell. Fat Quarter: Home and Fat Quarter: Quick Makes feature 25 projects to make from short lengths of fabrics. I can’t resist buying Fat Quarters when I see pretty fabrics, and my 7 year old seems to have caught my habit too. Yes, our fabric stash is bursting with FQs but I often can’t think of projects which would use them up. All that is about to change with the publication of these two titles. Fabric stashers need never feel guilty again…

  • Win a men's shaving bundle from Cornerstone
    competition - subscription box

    Win a shaving gift set from Cornerstone {Father’s Day giveaway}

    June 5, 2017 - By 

    Regular readers know how much I love subscription boxes. They are a great way to try out new products and I’ve tried some fab ones, ranging from food to stationery to craft kits and more. My husband is finally getting in on the act as today we are reviewing Cornerstone, a men’s shaving subscription service. My husband is pretty furry, like most men, and doesn’t spend much time on his appearance. He does enjoy shaving though and has a collection of good quality products he has built up over the last few years. I couldn’t wait to see what he thought…

  • Doodle Dogs by Tim Hopgood
    book review - competition

    Win a copy of Doodle Dogs by Tim Hopgood

    June 2, 2017 - By 

    Macmillan Children’s Books have a lovely new activity book for children from author/illustrator Tim Hopgood. Doodle Dogs features different breeds of dogs, allowing children to have fun doodling while teaching children to harness their creativity by learning artistic techniques from famous artists. World famous artist Paul Klee once said, ‘A line is a dot that went for a walk’, so get ready to do some creative dot walking! Fromt dots to dashes and squiggles to scribbles, this book is all about making marks, creating characters and having fun with art. Get ready to do some creative dot walking with Tim Hopgood and doodle Dog,…

  • Win a L.O.L. SURPRISE! Series 1
    competition - playing - toy review

    Unwrap Seven Layers of Surprise with L.O.L. SURPRISE! {giveaway!}

    May 24, 2017 - By 

    After taking the US by storm, L.O.L Surprise! is set to be the next collectable craze in the UK, as the ultimate unboxing toy is combined with the anticipation of surprise. My children love unboxing anything so these have been really popular in our house. Much like unwrapping a gift, you can watch the excitement build as each of the 7 layers reveal a different surprise, including emoji sticker, accessory, and finally their hero – a L.O.L Surprise! Doll. There’s never a dull outfit day for these fierce dolls, mix and match accessories with each character to work out who wears it best. Not your…

  • Win a copy of The Power of the Pencil
    book review - competition

    Win a copy of The Power of the Pencil

    May 23, 2017 - By 

    I find that being creative is the perfect way for me to relax. I love all sorts of crafts from colouring books to papercutting, hand sewing to baking. Anything goes but it’s always nice to try new things and challenge myself. Creativity means different things to different people but it can be as simple as picking up a pencil. In case you don’t think you are creative or are in need of a little help then I have a lovely giveaway for you today. The Power of the Pencil: Draw, Sketch, Doodle & Play with a Pencil by Guy Field.…