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Mr Kipling Cake Stand

Tea time with the Mr Kipling Cake Stand

Posted on May 19, 2016February 26, 2025 by jenny

I’m lucky that I still have my youngest daughter at home with me in the mornings, for the next couple of months before she heads off to Reception in September. Our mornings are filled with playing, baking, crafting and playdates. Today we baked a batch of daisy cakes, so called because the tops are decorated…

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British icons

Things which make me proud to be British

Posted on May 18, 2016November 20, 2023 by jenny

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…

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Jump aboard for Thomas & Friends: The Great Race

Jump aboard for Thomas & Friends: The Great Race

Posted on May 17, 2016October 24, 2018 by jenny

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…

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Celebrating Little Champions with Pampers and Jessica Ennis-Hill

Posted on May 16, 2016November 18, 2020 by jenny

My children have kept me on my toes since the day they were born. After a particularly busy weekend, once again running around after my children, I am beginning to wonder if it will ever end 🙂 Pampers have teamed up with Jessica Ennis-Hill CBE, Olympic Heptathlon Champion, to launch the ‘Little Champions Campaign’ which will…

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How to Travel with Toddlers Without the Tantrums

Posted on May 12, 2016August 30, 2022 by jenny

We know how wonderful it is to let your kids experience the joys of going on holiday. When you have younger children, it can sometimes be a trip full of trials and tribulations that don’t make for much of a relaxing getaway – and let’s face it, sometimes we all need a break. Here are…

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#ILoveMrFrosty

Mr Frosty Crunchy Ice Maker review

Posted on May 11, 2016February 22, 2023 by jenny

Did you have a Mr Frosty when you were younger? I vividly remember watching the adverts for them in the 1980s but sadly never had one. Which is why I was so happy to hear they have been brought back so I can try it with my children! It no longer comes with unhealthy syrups and and…

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Monday happy list – week 85

Posted on May 9, 2016April 13, 2024 by jenny

It’s been such a busy week but as usual I’m happy to sit down and share the 5 things that have made me happy in the last 7 days. I started the week by buying a new car. It’s only my third ever car but definitely a step up from old, much-loved one. My new-to-me…

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Sylvanian Families Fresian Cow family

Small world play with Sylvanian Families

Posted on May 8, 2016July 8, 2016 by jenny

Whenever I pop into my 4 year old’s nursery they always say how much she loves small world play. In fact she loves it so much they make a point of showing her other activities to make sure she gets the right balance of play. At home her favourite small world toys are her Sylvanian…

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Bratz Remix Doll Asst FW 01

TweetABeat with Bratz Remix

Posted on May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 by jenny

I have two children who love music. We always have music streaming in one room or another or in the car, and the children are able to pick the music they want to listen to as they go to sleep at night. We all use one streaming system in the house which means the children…

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