The Jungle Book – The Mowgli Stories Audible Review

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

Not Long Til The big 40!

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

Woodworx Jewellery Stand Kit Review

Eowyn has hundreds of items of jewellery, although i’m sure half of them belong to her older sisters! She has various hooks and jewellery boxes, but the necklaces always seem to get tangled, so when we heard there was an actual kit to make your own jewellery stand, Eowyn was very excited. She loves art … Read more

Eowyn in Year 2 – How Did That happen!

It really only seems like yesterday Eowyn started in reception, but this year it is Tyrus’ turn! Eowyn has sailed through the last two years of school, so it was no surprise that she wasn’t bothered in the slightest about returning to school in a new class with a new teacher, which is great as … Read more

University Open Days, Here We Come!

  I knew it would arrive, but I didn’t expect it to be so soon! Xene has booked her first open day to go and visit one of the Universities she is interested in, thank goodness it isn’t too far away, only a couple of hours, so Xene and I will set off after taking … Read more

Kaide’s about to start year 5!

The time just seems to be flying past, it really doesn’t seem like that long ago that I was giving birth to Kaide, and here he is about to start year 5 and will be 10 in a couple of weeks. Height wise, he is still  ‘petite’, the oldest in his year, and definitely the … Read more

Interplay Style Lab – Utter gorgeousness!

You may remember a few months back, Eowyn reviewed the Nail Art Kit from Interplay, she absolutely loved it, when she saw advertised on the television that they had a set called Style Lab, which included Nail Art, Glitter tattoos and hair chalks, she was sold! This brilliant set Style Lab is perfect for the little … Read more

Prickling Planting with the kids this summer – Hedges for Hogs

‘Hedges for Hogs’ campaign promotes hedgehog-friendly gardening Do you love to garden with the kids over the summer holidays? Choose the right plants, shrubs and hedges and you could help save hedgehogs where you live. Hedgehogs are in decline according to Hedgehog Street, a joint initiative led by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and People’s … Read more

Holiday Makers Warned of Killer Health Risks

New research reveals that millions of families are unknowingly taking risks with their lives, exposing themselves to carbon monoxide gas leaking from gas cookers, BBQs and heaters used inside their tent or caravan. Gas safety champion CORGI HomePlan is campaigning for greater awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide facing campers and caravanners as they … Read more