Back in the summer of 2010 Make-A-Wish UK granted the wish of five year old May who was fighting a rare cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma – she wished to be a princess for the day. Sadly May passed away just a couple of months after her wish, two years ago today, on 31st August 2010. May’s … Read more
With two weeks left of the Summer Holidays, I am amazed how quickly they have gone, which means I must start thinking about replenishing school uniform!! I have already discovered that all of the children have increased their shoe size, and looking at some of their summer clothes, they are definitely starting to look a … Read more
All of my children LOVE baths, especially ones filled with bubbles and toys, so they were rather excited when we were given the opportunity to test the Flexibath Bath Toys.The set has a very wonderful little tray that suctioned to the wall, which Eowyn, aged three loves to play shops and cafes with. The set consists … Read more
I really cannot believe how quickly the summer holidays are passing us by this year, it only seems like yesterday we had finished school, and already we are halfway through!Which means I need to start thinking about getting any uniform that the children have outgrown, first stop shoes…The four school age children had been complaining … Read more
As you will know, if you have read about our family holidays here, we usually go for a cottage in a quiet area and spend the week out and about going to beaches or out walking, so when I heard that Butlins were looking for Ambassadors I was very curious about the whole Big Holiday … Read more
A little late, but with six children at home, there never seems to be a spare minute!! This year the beginning of the holidays began very differently, as my husband Asa was actually able to have two entire weeks off from work, being in tourism we usually have to make do with a few days … Read more
With a family of eight it is always a challenge at mealtimes, firstly trying to get everyone to agree on a meal that we will all eat, second, that doesn’t take too much time to prepare, and finally something that tastes good but is healthy…. We are always keen to try new foods in the … Read more
As you all know we started using reusable nappies at the beginning of the year, and I have to say, I wished I had made the change years ago, no longer does Tyrus have a red sore bottom and I really don’t notice the extra bit of washing, especially as the machine seems to be … Read more
When Xene was born over 14 years ago, we didn’t have a digital camera, so we used to send the film off and have lots of photos sent back, as time went on and we added more children to the Clan, we upgraded to the didgital camera and now my entire computer is filled with … Read more