• The Organised Mum Method
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    The Organised Mum Method {book review}

    September 5, 2019 - By 

    I’m not a natural cleaner but I do take pride in keeping my house nice and clean. With two children we have a lot of toys and clutter, so I was pretty excited to receive a copy of The Organised Mum Method by Gemma Bray to review. The method aims to transform your home in 30 minutes a day so I was keen to read more about it. The Organised Mum Method Do you spend an inordinate amount of time cleaning (or thinking about cleaning?). Say goodbye to mess, clutter and weekends spent tidying and cleaning! Gemma Bray (a.k.a The…

  • Explorers: amazing tales of the world's greatest adventurers
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    Explorers: amazing tales of the world’s greatest adventurers

    August 27, 2019 - By 

    We love adding books to our collection and were so excited when we received a parcel from DK Books. The children love fact books and were delighted to receive a copy of Explorers: amazing tales of the world’s greatest adventurers. Explorers: amazing tales of the world’s greatest adventurers This is a really lovely picture book for children with beautiful illustrations. In it you can meet famous explorers and adventurers. Venture into steaming jungles in search of lost temples, fight off frostbite in the Arctic, and blast off into space! We’ve been reading it at bedtime and it’s a great format…

  • Craft stick pencil bookmark
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    Craft stick pencil bookmark

    August 23, 2019 - By 

    I seem to have spent the last few days sewing labels on everything. I like to think of myself as quite organised but getting two kids ready to go back to school is always a larger job than it should be. However we have bought the shoes, ordered last minute uniform items and packed pencil cases. We are ready! Which means we can spend the last few days of the school holidays crafting. Bostik kindly gifted up their Micro Dots to use and they were really easy to use in our craft stick pencil bookmark. This is a fun little…

  • Summer fun with Rubik's
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    Summer fun with Rubik’s toys

    August 21, 2019 - By 

    This summer Rubik’s launched a Summer Scrambles campaign with lots of fun new products. We were kindly gifted a bundle of them including Rubik’s Cage, Rubik’s Edge, Rubik’s Orbit, Rubik’s Block, Rubik’s Match and Rubik’s 3×3. We’ve always had the classic Rubik’s cube which my husband learned how to solve (with a bit of help from the website!) so I was keen to show him the new products. Summer fun with Rubik’s toys We’ve had a busy Summer holidays with plenty of trips at home and in Europe, so I always pack a few toys to keep them busy. I…

  • Back to school with the Maped Picnik range
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    Back to school with the Maped Picnik range

    August 16, 2019 - By 

    So the weather forecast is pretty dire today so we’re going to go school shoe shopping. This is probably my least favourite thing to do as a parent as my children’s feet are always growing. School shoes are really expensive but I know it’s important to get good quality shoes that fit properly so I know we’ll go to Clarks on the High Street. Back to school with the Maped Picnik range Fortunately I only have a few things to pick up before school starts (and I’m really glad we still have 2 weeks left of the summer holidays to…

  • You Can Code book cover
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    You Can Code {book review}

    August 14, 2019 - By 

    My 9 year old really enjoys coding and wants to be a computer game designer when he’s older. I think he would enjoy school more if he had more IT lessons as these are definitely a favourite subject! Last year he signed up to a Coding Club at our local library and we’ve been trying to encourage him to learn more in his spare time. You Can Code: Make your own games, apps and more in Scratch and Python A few weeks ago we were gifted a copy of You Can Code by Kevin Pettman. This is a straightforward guide,…

  • So Slime DIY Slimelicious Case
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    Making slime at home with the So Slime DIY Slimelicious Case

    August 11, 2019 - By 

    My 7 year old adores making slime and putty so she was pretty excited to receive the So Slime DIY Slimelicious Case, part of the new scented slime range from Canal Toys to try at home. The new So Slime DIY Slimelicious scented range is an extension to the original best-selling brand. Slimelicious has all the benefits of your favourite slime; no mess, no fail and with a unique twist. It’s perfect for slime fans who are looking for something new. The range of So Slime DIY Slimelicious scents can be stored in fabulous containers. So Slime DIY Slimelicious Case…

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    The Hiding Game by Naomi Wood

    August 3, 2019 - By 

    I love the Summer holidays because it feels like I finally get to tackle the stash of books next to my bed. This week I have devoured the Hiding Game. This is the gripping third novel by Naomi Wood, author of the award-winning Mrs. Hemingway. The Hiding Game by Naomi Wood In 1922, Paul Beckermann arrives at the Bauhaus art school and is immediately seduced by both the charismatic teaching and his fellow students. Eccentric and alluring, the more time Paul spends with his new friends the closer they become, and the deeper he falls in love with the mesmerising Charlotte.…

  • front cover of Paint Play: 21 Easy Watercolour Techniques to Explore
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    Paint Play: 21 Easy Watercolour Techniques to Explore {book review}

    July 26, 2019 - By 

    A while ago now I bought myself a cheap pad of watercolour paper and paint set from Flying Tiger. I’ve wanted to experiment with watercolour for a while, but there never seems to be enough time to do so. Fortunately for me, Michael O’Mara Books gifted me a copy of a new book they are brining out next month, Paint Play: 21 Easy Watercolour Techniques to Explore. Through a series of 21 simple, achievable activities, artist Katie Rose Johnston demonstrates different ways of mixing colours, experiments with textures using salt and cling film, makes spatter art, animal print patterns and much…