As it is now November I am allowing the children to mention the C word, although it does remind me that I have done absolutely nothing! I keep seeing friends facebook updates that they have finished their Christmas shopping, some have even wrapped them!So, if like me you think it is about time you should … Read more
Aldi is tapping into the increased consumer demand for traditional toys this Christmas with the launch of a retro wooden toy range. With the trend for traditional toys and games showing no sign of slowing down this Christmas, Aldi’s new festive toy range is sure to satisfy the needs of many shoppers with craft sets, … Read more
Filmmaking experts will prepare spellbinding Hogwarts in the Snow feature. This festive season, film fans are invited to discover how special effects experts make snow that never melts, how set dressers transform locations for Christmas scenes, and how flames are created without fire, as Warner Bros. Studio Tour London opens the doors on its most … Read more
As I am sure you have heard me say before we are very fortunate to have a large garden, which the children spends lots of time in. Our garden has lots of different areas, including a large patio, a raised play area where the childrens swings/slides/monkey bars are, and through a secret passage to the lawned … Read more
With so many children in the house wobbly teeth are quite common. None of the children had any teeth before they had turned one, so its no surprise that they didn’t lose them very quickly either! At the moment Eowyn who is nearly seven has two slightly wobbly ones and one very wobbly. Kaide aged … Read more
I began this blog when Tyrus was just six weeks old, and now he is four and is full time in reception! Looking back over the last four years has been lovely, although I have noticed that I have never spoken much about Tyrus and his personality, until now… Here is my update for Tyrus. Tyrus had … Read more
Whether you’re trick or treating, or hosting a Halloween party this year, Aldi has a ghoulishly good range of Halloween costumes and accessories in store on 1st October, while stocks last. Bloodcurdling Costumes Aldi has something for everybody including Children’s Dressing Up Sets (£3.99) from witches and ‘baterella’ costumes to vampire and skeleton outfits. … Read more
Neva absolutely loves animals and reading, so when we were asked to review The Jungle Book-The Mowgli Stories via audible, she obviously jumped at the chance. Here is what audible have to say about the “Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book – The Mowgli Stories is available here. 25p from every download goes to help ZSL … Read more
Next March I turn the magic fourty, a bit badly planned because within the space of four weeks Xene also turns 18, Lochlan 16 and Neva 13… I have already promised them all a trip to Disneyland Paris, so the first thing I need to do is take out a second mortgage to pay for … Read more