This week Xene got offered her first part-time job, which is brilliant and I am very proud of her, however it does involve quite a bit of travelling, which, for now will involve one of us adults playing Taxi! It has made her think more about learning to drive, which she didn’t seem that keen … Read more
1st November 2014 marks 3 years since the Junior ISA was introduced by the government. JISAs, as they are also known, are today firmly established as a popular way to save or invest for a child resident in the UK who didn’t qualify for a Child Trust Fund. To mark this special occasion, Scottish Friendly … Read more
WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON – THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER REACHES 10,000 ‘EXCELLENT’ REVIEWS ON TRIPADVISOR Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter has today amassed 10,000 ‘Excellent’ reviews on global travel site TripAdvisor, making it one of the most acclaimed attractions worldwide. The Studio Tour has garnered a … Read more
You know what I mean, the children are out in the garden having a kick about, next thing you hear “MUUUM, I’ve lost the ball” or “The ball went over the next doors garden” The children LOVE playing football in the garden, we are quite lucky that the top part of our garden is surrounded … Read more
Getting seven children and two adults ready to be out of the house at 8am, five days a week is a bit of a challenge, as you can imagine! I am usually the first one up, as I seem to be the only one to actually hear the alarm…. A major MorningWin for me is … Read more
ALL of my children LOVE Ice Cream, whatever the weather, so when Waitrose challenged them to come up with their own Ice Cream creations, they thought long and hard whether they would be able to accept this challenge, (all of 5 seconds for them all to yell “Yes”) The Waitrose website has some amazing ice … Read more
I can’t believe we have been back at school for an entire month, won’t be long until half term again!! The children all LOVE school and college, and as soon as they walk through the door, the first words to come out of their mouths “I’m hungry, when’s dinner ?” even before they have told … Read more
Our little Man Viggo has just turned 1, can’t believe where the time has gone… So, what would a one year old boy like as a birthday present ? He LOVES watching his older brothers play with their cars and vehicles, but he does try to eat them all, so when I was asked … Read more
Xene has left school, finished her GCSEs, got double the amount she needs to study her A levels (she won’t let me announce her grades, so I will just say, I am Super proud ;)) Next stop, enrolment at college, which happens this week! I would be lying if I said I enjoy School Shoe … Read more