Eowyn loves dolls and Tyrus and Viggo love dough, so this sounded perfect! Although Eowyn did struggle with them both mixing up the colours, it now resembles a greeny/grey colour! Eowyn loves Lalaloopsy dolls, but this one sounded a little different because it was bigger and you could create funky hairstyles via the glitter dough. … Read more
At the moment, you might have noticed something strange happening in your local shops and supermarkets. No, it’s not the sudden adornment of pumpkins and spooky skeletons. In fact, even though it’s just around the corner, it’s nothing to do with Halloween at all! In true presumptuous style, it’s actually Christmas decor and gifts that … Read more
Last night I was invited along to Theatre Royal Norwich to watch a performance of Beauty and The Beast from the Northern Ballet, Xene and Neva accompanied me. I have to admit, this was the first time I had been to watch a ballet and I was unsure what to expect, although I knew the story of … Read more
Asa and I have been discussing our next family holiday abroad, after reading this guest post, I think Sicily will certainly be in the running. A Family Paradise. When you think of Sicily, you immediately conjure up images of beauty, and Italian culture. Steeped in history and with a great transport system, Sicily can be … Read more
Yesterday, for the first time this year we actually lit the coal fire, it may have something to do with the fact that we are still waiting for our new boiler to be fitted (due next week) and we also had the chimney swept yesterday, thankfully the bird’s nest was removed BEFORE we lit it! … Read more
When you become a mum, you have very little free time. This means that when it comes to doing things for yourself, such as shedding a few extra pounds, it can be a struggle. When you’ve got to balance your family and work commitments, often you’re left with very little free time for yourself. This … Read more
As Halloween falls outside of the school holidays this year, many of the places to visit are holding their Halloween celebrations early, so that everyone can enjoy them during half term. We have a couple of local places that are holding family friendly events, Pleasurewood Chills is taking place at our local theme park, or the … Read more
Myself and five of the children aged between 7 and 18 and I were invited to attend the European Premier Screening of Trolls at the BFI London Film Festival Family Gala attended by the Film’s directors Walt Dohm and Mike Mitchell. Trolls is the newest musical film by Dreamworks animation, featuring the talent that … Read more
With a family of nine, you can imagine what the washing pile is like, if you can’t just think of your own and then double it, and then add in a couple of mucky rugby kits three times a week (you get the idea!) Just think Snowdon on a clear day! So I NEED appliances … Read more