Aldi Advent Calendar Special Buys – Be Quick!

Now that we have moved into November, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas! With so many to buy for, I need to be a little bit more organised!! Before the celebrations start, we also need to think about Advent Calendars! Luckily Aldi can help, but you will have to be quick, because like all … Read more

Winter Warmers with Aldi

You know my love of Aldi Special Buys and this week is no exception, they have their Winter Warmers and Gifts for men and women for Christmas. They are such good value for money, the Parka jacket for Men is fantastic and I even got Lochlan to wear it, which is unheard of! But I … Read more

Safe Breaker – Can you Crack the code!

  All of the children younger children love playing spies, they sneak around the house with magnifying glasses and write each other ‘secret messages’ in code, so when I was asked if we would like to review Safe Breaker, I knew what the answer would be. The first thing I love about this game is … Read more

Mickey and The Roadster Racers RC Hot Rod

Viggo is a HUGE fan of Mickey and The Roadsters racers, so when we were offered the opportunity to review the remote controlled car, he couldn’t wait! I must admit I was rather surprised at the size of the car, as you can see by Viggo’s impression of a strong man… It was very securely … Read more

Not Long Until Halloween!

My children LOVE Halloween! They love the dressing up and trick or treating, however this year we have done it a little differently, the whole concept of Halloween seems to be lengthening, Xene went to a pub quiz on Wednesday night and it was all Halloween Fancy Dress, the university have various parties planned (along … Read more

5 Great holiday decorating trends for 2017

Yet another year is about to come to a close and that means that it is the season to decorate your home for the holidays. Many love this time of year as it means that you get to enjoy time with friends and family while partaking in delicious food and drink. While the holidays are … Read more

#Blogtober17 Day 22- Villains and Superheroes

The children are all HUGE Superhero movie Fans, although there is a definite split down the family between Marvel and DC, and it can become quite funny, when they debate about particular Villains and Superheroes and who would win in a fight. I’m not sure if the children have influenced me, but I must admit … Read more

#Blogtober17 Day 21- Unusual Crushes

Haha, unusual crushes, not many topics I could think of beginning with a U… But now I think about it, I don’t think any of my crushes are that unusual, in fact they are pretty boring… I really don’t get the likes of Mr Bloom or Mr Tumble, even the uproar about Tom Hardy never … Read more

#Blogtober17 Day 20 – Teenagers

SO, Teenagers! I currently have three of them,with Kaide nearly there!  Xene is 19 and now settled into university life, although she is coming home for a short visit next week and I cannot wait! Lochlan is 17 and in his second year at college studying Games Development and Film & TV, he is unsure … Read more