I’ve written about Natures Purest before, they sell a range of lovely gifts which would make super-soft presents for special babies this Christmas and they’re all made from 100% organic cotton. The ‘My First Christmas’ includes a range of plush toys in adorable Christmas outfits, together with a choice of comforter, bootees, a teether, dribble bib or other gifts each packaged in a beautiful Natures Purest stocking. The products are made to the highest ethical standards and many are created from organically grown, naturally coloured cotton free from pesticides, chemicals and dyes which make them perfect for a baby’s sensitive…
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A couple of weeks ago my children were sent a selection of sticker books which were so fun they haven’t stopped talking about them! Yes, Star Paws is back, and it’s better than ever! This brilliantly funny, silly and utterly addictive sticker book series is taking the world by storm! Perfect for all ages, all animal lovers, and anyone with a sense of humour! STAR PAWS is packed with over 250 stickers and more daft jokes than you can count, for dressing your animals up ready for fashion shows, medieval battles, festive fun or even a mission to the moon!…
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Today is Halloween and we’ll be celebrating by having a small party, with some ghostly treats. For one day only we’re calling ourselves the gingerdead house! We’ve had loads of fun making decorations so I thought I’d share some of them with you. We’ve been really busy over the last month and some of our favourites are: no carve pumpkins, pinecone spider, mummy candle, ghost ice cubes, Halloween sun catchers and toilet roll mummies. As well as crafting we’ve made some spooky snacks, from gingerdead men with black treacle to wriggly jelly worms. We’ve also tasted some yummy pickled onion…
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Are you prepared for any Trick or Treaters knocking on your door tomorrow? We have a huge selection of scary treats thanks to Swizzels Matlow, the king of the trick or treat season. They sent us a yummy collection of sweet treats to try and the good news is we have a selection to giveaway too! This year’s new ghoulish party delight is Trick or Sweet, which includes a choice of Double Lollies, New Refresher bars, Parma Violets, Love Hearts, Fruity Pops, Fizzers and Drumstick Lollies. Swizzels Matlow’s other frightening fancies include Trick or Treat Lolly Mix available at Morrisons…
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As you know we love to read so are excited to be sharing with you Discover the Savage World which is the third book in the bestselling ‘Discover the World’ series, produced in association with Discovery ChannelTM. It tackles ‘savage’ subjects through six brutal-themed sections, covering Earth, nature, people, history, science and technology. It really appealed to my nearly 4 year old. He liked the way the book was laid out as there is so much to see on each page. In fact he’s been enjoying the book so much he’s been choosing sections to read at bedtime, although how…
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I don’t know about you but I couldn’t help but keep a list of the ridiculous things my children say after seeing Greg Pembroke’s Tumblr, Reasons My Son is Crying, which went viral earlier this year. It all started when he posted pictures online of his three-year-old son, mid-tantrum, alongside the reason he was crying: He had broken his bit of cheese in half. In one month, the blog had received over 5 million hits – it is predicted to reach 14.5 million visits this year! As soon as I started reading his posts I completely empathised with him as my children have…
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Today is a very special day for me as I celebrate 8 years with my husband. I think it’s 8, it might actually be 9, I’m not really sure anymore 🙂 Anyway, to celebrate, the lovely people at Zalando have kindly given me a £50 voucher so one of my readers can treat themselves to something special from their site. Zalando is a great place to look for clothes, accessories, sports items, beauty products and much more. They offer an extensive product selection, excellent customer service, an easy and secure online shopping experience and best of all, free delivery and…
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Packed full of 100 tasty recipes, the first ever Ella’s Kitchen Cook Book (The Red One) encourages kids of all ages to get hands on and messy in the kitchen and make mealtimes fun. The book is packed full of ideas, I reviewed it here, and we’ve been busy working our way through the recipes. Some of the recipes would be great for Halloween parties, and they’re great for all the family to enjoy making together, including a Swirly Whirly Cheesecake, Awesome Orange and Ginger Cake, and Smiley Spiral Apple Tarts. This morning we made the Swirly Whirly Cheesecake which can be decorated with…
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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is easily preventable, yet every year it needlessly kills and injures people across the UK. As carbon monoxide has no smell, taste or colour, the most important way to identify it is with a carbon monoxide alarm. Currently, however, only 1 in 10 households has one. Young children and elderly people are particularly at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning because their bodies are less able to withstand the effects. There is also a risk to women who are pregnant and their unborn child. According to the Department of Health, more than 50 people in England and…