Have you heard of a Fukubukuro lucky mystery bag? They are popular in Japan and a New Year custom. The bags are packed with random items and sold for a substantial discount, usually 50% or more off the normal sale price! The Blippo Surprise Kawaii Mixed Bag is packed with a random assortment of cute…
We’ve owned our adorable Bichon Frise Chewie for 21 months now. We couldn’t imagine our lives without him and he really is the fifth member of our family. Our days our punctuated by training, treats and walks but we wouldn’t have it any other way. The kids love showing Chewie off and make sure he…
Spooky season is upon us – nearly. I’m a huge fan of Halloween and little pumpkins, Halloween sweets and the colour orange have been creeping into our seasonal decor for a few weeks. I’m really hoping that this year will see the return of Trick or Treating with my kids and I am looking forward…
The Wild Before is a stunning prequel to the bestselling and beloved The Last Wild trilogy, which explores the topical yet timeless themes of environmental awareness, friendship and hope. Piers Torday’s award-winning storytelling – which has earned him the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and a CILIP Carnegie Medal nomination – builds an unforgettable world of classic…
I have a lovely giveaway to share with you today for a copy of What a Wonderful Phrase: A collection of amazing idioms from around the world by Nicola Edwards and Manu Montoya. Published by Little Tiger this month, this is a gorgeous hardback book which is a lovely read for children and adults too….
The summer holidays gives me a chance to work through the pile of books I’ve accumulated through the year. Nothing beats relaxing with a good book and I’m looking forward to ticking off some books on my Goodreads list this summer. If you’re looking for a new book to enjoy then you’ll want to enter…
Did you know that last year Haribo celebrated 100 years of making delicious sweet treats? They are a firm favourite in our family and we love the classic sweets, as well as the new products they are bringing out. Haribo kindly gifted us some of their new sweets to celebrate National Vegetarian Week. New for…
We’ve been reading a lot lately. We all love to read but the really hot weather has got us all reaching for a good book so we can sit in the shade and relax. Little Tiger Press recently sent us a couple of their new books and we are delighted to share them with you….
I can’t believe our Easter holidays are coming to an end. The weather has finally warmed up and we have had some lovely days out. The children have really enjoyed time away from school and home feels like home again. It has been great to see the kids playing with toys, and also able to…