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The A to Z List of Top Vegetables and Fruit to Pickle
You may not be aware of this, but virtually every vegetable or fruit can be pickled – and you can even pickle meats such as pork, beef, chicken, fish, and…
Project 365 2022 – Week 26
I cannot believe we are half way through the year already. It has been a busy week for the kids, with transition days. Sebby is moving to Year 5, Eliza…
Review: Geomag Magicube – 4 Shape Set
I was first introduced to Magicubes from Geomag at Blog On Conference and was so impressed by them that I bought some for the pre-school where I work, where they are still loved to…
Project 365 2022 – Week 25
The busiest birthday week of the year, with three of us celebrating this week. It was fairly uneventful at the beginning of the week, as we were looking forward to…
Sebby’s Epic Woodland Nerf Party
Birthday parties are finally back with a bang and following the success of Sebby’s Quad Biking Party last year, he wanted something equally as epic. We toyed with the idea…
Project 365 2022 – Week 24
It has been a busy week of activities. My only evening’s off are Friday and Sunday, although I am still playing Mum’s taxi for the kids. We are on countdown…
Travel
Review: The Story Museum Oxford
The Story Museum is a most unusual museum located in the heart of Oxford, celebrating the power of stories to teach and delight all ages. When you book, you are given…
Travelling to the UK from Spain by road
With complications in traveling by air and closures of borders, many people have found it difficult to not be able to travel at all from Spain to the United Kingdom….
Top 3 Important Preparation for Beach Trips with the Kids
Tips and tricks for an enjoyable beach day Feeling the subtle breeze at the beach and walking on the sand barefoot seems like a wonderful way to escape from the…
Review: A visit to HMS Belfast
During our recent weekend in London, we decided to hop on a Thames Clipper and explore tourist sites along the River Thames. Our first stop was HMS Belfast, a Town-class…
Reviews
Review: Geomag Magicube – 4 Shape Set
I was first introduced to Magicubes from Geomag at Blog On Conference and was so impressed by them that I bought some for the pre-school where I work, where they are still loved to…
Sebby’s Epic Woodland Nerf Party
Birthday parties are finally back with a bang and following the success of Sebby’s Quad Biking Party last year, he wanted something equally as epic. We toyed with the idea…
Review: bite away® device for relief from insect bites
Summer has finally arrived, the temperature is rising and the countdown has started to the summer holiday’s, where we hope to fit in a couple of family festivals and weekends…
Review: Ultimate Gross Science from John Adams
Did you know that that John Adams has a selection of STEM kits, all of which support National Curriculum learning. We were sent Ultimate Gross Science to review and Isaac…
Review: Limited Edition Top Trumps
One of our favourite games to play at home and on our travels is Top Trumps. If you have not played before, Top Trumps is a card game with a difference….
Very Neko Encanto Clothing Range
Encanto took the world by storm at the end of last year and everyone now knows who Bruno is. Now Very Neko has the clothing range to match! Eliza’s favourite…
Review: Dragon Ball Limit Breaker Figures
Anime is all the rage with the kids at school at the moment, with many of them even dressing up as their favourite characters for World Book Day. We were…
Review: New Britannica Magazine
Do you remember having the Britannica Encyclopedia when you were at school? I used to love looking through them and researching the projects I was assigned. Fast forward too many…
Competitions
Review: Geomag Magicube – 4 Shape Set
I was first introduced to Magicubes from Geomag at Blog On Conference and was so impressed by them that I bought some for the pre-school where I work, where they are still loved to…
Giveaway: The Packing House
When 16-year-old Joel Scrivener has a raging nightmare in study hall and someone records it on their phone, he awakens to a living nightmare where everyone knows his secret, one…
Giveaway: A Head Full of Magic
Eliza is my little bookworm and currently has her head buried in A Head Full of Magic by Sarah Morrell. “A laugh-out-loud, middle-grade story with a mixed raced protagonist who…
Family
Sebby’s Epic Woodland Nerf Party
Birthday parties are finally back with a bang and following the success of Sebby’s Quad Biking Party last year, he wanted something equally as epic. We toyed with the idea…
7 Hobbies You Can Take Up As A Family
A hobby doesn’t have to be something you do solo. In fact, some of the most enjoyable hobbies are those that we partake in with friends – or indeed family….
Preparing Your Daughter for Her First Period
Did you know that the average age for girls to start having periods is 12 and is getting earlier compared to previous generations. Eliza is 11 and in Year 6…
How to Make Bath Time Enjoyable for Your Kids
Who doesn’t love a relaxing bath where you can really find your zen? Kids, that’s who. Bath time with children can be a struggle for many. Children, who understandably love…
Mother’s Day Activities for Mum’s with Little Kids
Are you looking for some fun-filled activities to do for a mother with little ones this Mother’s Day? Here are child-friendly events, ranging from simple crafts projects to more involved…
Top 3 children’s Christmas films with the best soundtracks
The radio is blaring your favourite Christmas tunes, and you’re finding yourself more and more inclined to snuggle up on the sofa for a movie night that features all of…