• Star Wars books for 7 year old
    book review - parenting - Star Wars crafts

    Star Wars Reads 2017

    April 20, 2017 - By 

    Now in its sixth year, Star Wars Reads, a celebration of Star Wars and reading, has returned with a month-long campaign throughout April. Last year I wrote a post about my son. The only books he would read were Star Wars related, with a few Angry Birds and Minecraft books thrown into the mix. I really thought a year later I would not be writing this post but guess what? He’s still the same. Slightly bigger perhaps but still only reading Star Wars books on his own. Together we have managed to read a few Roald Dahl books, we’ve just finished reading Matilda. And…

  • things to do in London in 2017
    days out - Local Review - London - parenting

    7 things to do in London in 2017

    April 18, 2017 - By 

    I can’t lie. A small part of me was glad that the children returned to school and the husband to work this morning. I really enjoyed our Easter holidays but the days were just so busy and sociable. I missed my quiet time. We’re not blessed with any family anywhere near us so it’s pretty hard to do anything as a couple. For the last 7 years we’ve been a family and I love our family days out. But occasionally we remember our child-free days of going out after work, lazy weekend lunches and the hottest tickets for the latest…

  • Magic Tracks red car
    parenting - playing - toy review

    Magic Tracks Starter Set {Glow in the Dark track and toy car review}

    April 16, 2017 - By 

    With our Easter holidays drawing to a close I must share one of the toys which have kept the children busy – Magic Tracks! Magic Tracks is a new track set system that is just hitting UK. Suitable for children from age 3, the set launched in the US last year and ended the year as one of the top ten toys in the country. We were super excited to try the Magic Tracks Starter Set out! Magic Tracks – what’s in the box? The Magic Tracks Starter Set included a cute little red car, sheet of stickers and 220 pieces of…

  • The Haynes International Motor Museum
    days out - Local Review - parenting - Somerset

    Haynes International Motor Museum {day out with kids}

    April 15, 2017 - By 

    We visit Wiltshire quite a few times a year as my mum lives there. It can be difficult to find time for days out but over the last few years we’ve visited Westbury Manor as well as Bratton Camp and the Westbury White Horse. Today we visited the Haynes International Motor Museum with the children (aged 5 and 7). It’s based in Sparkford, near Yeovil in Somerset, and we’ve driven past a few times, always meaning to stop. If you’re looking for something to do with children on the Somerset/Wiltshire border then this makes a great day out. Haynes International Motor Museum…

  • Eastcote House Gardens
    days out - Hillingdon - Local Review - London - parenting

    Eastcote House Gardens {exploring the local area}

    April 13, 2017 - By 

    We’ve now lived in our present house for 4 years. The time has gone so quickly but we’re still discovering local places. I thought it would be fun to write about some of favourite places, and record the new ones we discover too. As the weather is getting warmer we’re so excited to get out and about more. Eastcote House Gardens Eastcote House Gardens is actually one of the first places we visited when we first moved to the area. It’s a large public park, formerly the site of Eastcote House. The house was demolished in the 1960s, leaving a…

  • How to hold an Easter Egg Hunt at home
    Easter - parenting

    How to hold an Easter Egg Hunt at home {with a little help from Cadbury}

    April 12, 2017 - By 

    Did you know a whopping 255,000 Cadbury Easter Eggs are made at the Bournville factory every day? That’s 10,625 Cadbury Easter Eggs made per hour… and 177 per minute! I’m sure that’s something my children would love to see as they just can’t get enough Easter eggs at this time of year. In fact it’s safe to say that Easter is their second favourite holiday after Christmas. I love Easter too and a few days ago I gave them an Easter crate full of crafts and activities to keep them busy over the Easter holidays. How to hold an Easter Egg…

  • days out - Local Review - London - parenting

    PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue comes to the UK this summer

    April 12, 2017 - By 

    If you have little ones then you’re going to want to know about PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the rescue” which has just announced the 2017 UK tour calendar. Oh yes, the UK’s favourite pups star in a heroic musical adventure coming to the UK this summer. My children adore PAW Patrol so we’re so excited to go and see our first live show! PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” shows that “No job is too big, no pup is too small!” and shares lessons for all ages about community, social skills and problem solving as the characters each use their…

  • parenting - playing - toy review

    Schleich Showjumper with Horse

    April 11, 2017 - By 

    The children have been enjoying some much needed downtime recently and playing with all their toys. They were delighted to add to their Schleich collection with the Show jumper with Horse set. Schleich are brilliant quality and my children never have any trouble recognising the animals. This fun set includes 1x Hanoverian Mare, 1x rider, 1x saddle, 1x reins and bridle. Schleich figures are perfect for encouraging imaginative play and children’s imaginations are instantly inspired by these realistic animals. We love the fact there is always a little story with the figures or sets: This showjumper has long harboured a…

  • L.O.L. Surprise! Series 1
    Easter - parenting - toy review

    L.O.L. Surprise! Easter hunt

    April 10, 2017 - By 

    My children love an Easter Egg hunt. A little bit of me blames those YouTube videos I keep finding them watching. They would spend hours watching other children unboxing very large eggs if they could. However, this love of unboxing videos meant I didn’t hesitate when offered our very own L.O.L. Surprise! Easter hunt. Little Sis loves her dolls and the L.O.L. Surprise is just her thing. L.O.L. Surprise is a collectible doll with mix and match accessories. The clever part is that they come in a round ball which contains 7 layers of surprise inside! Oh yes, and L.O.L. Surprise stands for…