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    Easter treats from the Disney Store

    March 19, 2018 - By 

    How do you celebrate Easter? With the children being off school for 2 weeks (yippee!) we are looking forward to lots of family time. I’ve been busy arranging play dates and days out but I know we’ll have some down time at home too. Easter treats from the Disney Store I’m hoping the weather will be a little warmer so we can spend some time in the garden. My 6 year old is desperate to be outdoors and she loved playing in the snow yesterday. Fortunately my children love to be creative and craft so are always happy to spend…

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    Taking the perfect family photo {Bidvine review}

    September 21, 2016 - By 

    As a blogger we all know that our branding is really important. It’s been while since I had my blog designed and I’m currently working with the designer of my present theme on an updated illustration. Yesterday I emailed a few ideas over and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with. I’m not sure why but I’m quite shy about posting photographs of myself. I thought it was about time I got some new professional photographs of me and our little family. We have a photo wall at home but the pictures go way back to our…

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    Win a family ticket to KidZania London

    July 3, 2016 - By 

    Earlier this month we were invited to spend a morning at KidZania London which is based at Westfield London Shopping Centre. KidZania is a city for 4-14 year olds with more than 60 real life, ever changing, role play adventures and they’ve just turned 1! It’s a brilliant day out for kids, blending learning and reality with entertainment. Your experience lasts for 4 hours and is a unique role-play experience where kids learn financial literacy, careers, teamwork, independence and real-life skills. You can read more about our fun experience over here. My children are 4 and 6 are loved every…

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    Tennis for all with the Great British Tennis Weekend

    June 28, 2016 - By 

    We are a family who loves watching tennis, especially Wimbledon, so we’re really happy it started this week! You are never too young to pick up a tennis racket, and when we were on the Ventura last week, we seized the opportunity to play tennis on their very own tennis court! Yep, nothing beats a game when you are on the top deck of a cruise ship! My children are 4 and 6 and they may still be developing their hand eye co-ordination, but they loved it. Tennis is a great way of keeping fit and active for all ages…

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    Educational Play the Schleich Way

    June 9, 2016 - By 

    My 4 year old loves small world play. She often spends her mornings building small worlds in the tuff spot with her favourite toys. We’ve built up a great collection of Schleich toys and these are perfect for small world play. In fact there is so much play potential with them that Schleich have created a free 16-page brochure which is designed to be a guide to the best in imaginative play and development (link in sidebar). The brochure covers topics such as a balanced play diet, encouraging imagination and early language skills. It also comes with helpful hints and tips…

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    Win HayMax Kids allergen barrier balm

    May 22, 2016 - By 

    What does this time of year mean to your family? To us it means picnics, day trips and lots of fresh air. Unfortunately for my poor 6 year he also has to deal with hay fever which means itchy eyes and a snuffy nose. I’ve never suffered with hay fever but my husband does and was able to recognise his symptoms. I spent a while looking for something to ease his symptoms and have recently been trying out HayMax Kids allergen barrier balm. HayMax Kids allergen barrier balm is a prevention rather than a cure and acts to trap pollen, dust or…

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    Ground control to Major Clanger

    May 21, 2016 - By 

    My 6 year old loves The Clangers so when I heard that Tiny and Small were making a special appearance at Kings Cross this morning, I knew we would have to go along to meet them. For one morning only we were able to ‘Call the Clangers’ via a pop-up pink knitted London phone box with a phone line straight through to our favourite little blue planet. Infamous UK yarnstormer Deadly Knitshade created a Clangers phone box cosy, and the art installation magically transformed a traditional red London phone box into a fun Clangers experience. Via a special pink phone we were…

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    Things which make me proud to be British

    May 18, 2016 - By 

    I love having something to celebrate with the whole family and we’ve been busy celebrating The Queen’s 90th birthday for a few weeks now. Last week both children had tea parties at school and my 6 year old keeps sharing everything he has been learning about The Queen, her homes, her children and everything! At times like this I feel very proud to be British. I think my love of the Royal family has something to do with my Grandparents as I remember my Nan kept a scrapbook of all her favourite newspaper cuttings about the Royal family. I have some…

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    Jump aboard for Thomas & Friends: The Great Race

    May 17, 2016 - By 

    I have some exciting news to share for any fans of Thomas & Friends as they are back with a new feature length adventure, including a line-up of 13 magnificent new international engines, steaming in to cinemas nationwide for a special weekend of screenings on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of May. My children were lucky to receive a sneak preview of Thomas & Friends: The Great Race and it’s a really fun and entertaining film. Thomas & Friends: The Great Race sees Thomas wishing he could represent Sodor at the Great Railway Show, which is taking place on the mainland. But the bigger…