I love it when a classic storybook character is brought to life which is why we’re very happy that the iconic white bunny, Miffy, is the star of a new iPad app. Miffy was created by Dutch illustrator, Dick Bruna, nearly 60 years ago and the App offers a great new way for parents with…
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Coughs and sneezes
The downside of having one child at nursery and a newborn too is that the older sibling tends to bring home germs, along with his paintings and scuffed knees. Ever since Big Brother started nursery late last year he’s had an endless runny nose and cough. I spend all weekend feeding him up in the…
Stories of Motherhood
One of my favourite dates in the year is Mother’s Day! There’s something rather lovely about celebrating mum’s and I remember celebrating my first Mother’s Day just days after my son was born a couple of years ago. I really don’t expect a present from my two this year (a day off from nappies and…
Never too young for books
I spent most of my childhood with my nose in a book and I’m really keen to pass this love of books on to my children. Firmly believing that it’s never too early to start reading with your child, I was delighted that Little Sis was sent a soft book and rattle for review from…
Apps to keep toddlers busy over Christmas!
Big Brother has been a bit poorly which means we’ve been spending lots of time snuggled up indoors trying to find things to do. Fortunately he likes playing games on the iPad and iPhone, in between episodes of Chuggington and coughing, so we’ve been trying out some new apps. Based on the original books by…
Thomas in Charge DVD!
Until recently Big Brother has been the *biggest* Chuggington fan. He literally eats, sleeps and breaths Chuggington. Until, that is, he caught an episode of Thomas the Tank Engine. Unfortunately when he wants to watch an episode he can only say “choo choo” which we have to interpret as either Chuggington or Thomas! Luckily for…
(Review) Anti-Wrinkle Firming Serum
I’m definitely at the (second-time) new mum stage where it’s a struggle to squeeze a shower into our day, let alone brush my hair or slap on some moisturiser. However, when I was offered the chance to try a new beauty product I thought this was a great opportunity to do something for myself! Artistry…
12 Days of Christmas – Day 12 (giveaway)
On the twelfth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – an orb for morphing, (an Etch-a-Sketch for Etchin, science kits for kids, an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, a Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty! Morbs – perfect as…
12 Days of Christmas – Day 11
On the eleventh day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – an Etch-a-Sketch for Etchin, (science kits for kids, an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, a Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!). A present that the whole family will want…