The post features an item sent for review, all words opinions and photos are my own. Links with a * are affiliate links. Meet Novie – a pint sized robot with a happy face that will entertain the whole family, and now Arlo’s favourite toy. STEM toys are becoming more and more popular and they’re great for encouraging kids to…
When the world is your oyster there really is a no end to all the places you could travel to for exploring or for a holiday. The problem is how do you decide where to go, and when? Something that I’ve never been brave enough to do is book a ‘mystery holiday’ but it really would take the drama out…
Sam and I have a trip to New York planned in January and it will be the first time for both of us visiting the ‘city that never sleeps’. Needless to say we’re pretty excited , not only because it’s our first trip away together since we had kids, but also because there is so much to see and do …
[This post contains two gifted experiences] Is anyone else starting to feel super festive yet? Traditionally I’ve always been a bit of a bah-humbug but since I had kids I’ve started to feel festive earlier and earlier each year, and though our tree isn’t up just yet it will be this weekend! The kids have started rehearsing for their Christmas…
Wetmore Forest is an imaginary rainforest in the Pacific Northwest and it’s the home of six monsters, each with their own personalities and looks! They’re now available from John Lewis, and creatures include plush cuddly toys, story books and Funko Pop! characters. Although they’re called monsters they’re actually very loveable and quite cute too! Here’s an intro to the gang……
Bosh, another month has flown past and we’re on the countdown to a new decade. How crazy! Here’s my roundup of bits and bobs from the last month… Read This month I read the seven novels below, bringing me to a total of 70 books so far. I would definitely recommend The Cows , and now I want to read…
I forgot we took our Viaduct photos at the start of the month so took another one when we were in Kent last weekend. I love the colours in this photo and it will always remind me Arlo and I taking a detour and ending up on our own in the middle of nowhere off the main walkway, singing ‘I’m…
We adore books in this house, both fact and fiction. I’ve put together some great ideas from both categories that kids (and big kids!) will love! There is also a giveaway at the end of the post too… Little Monstries Big Adventures: available here. Little Monstrie is a shy student at school, and has lots of challenges to overcome, and …
We stayed at YHA Canterbury in one of their cosy wooden lodges. We explored Canterbury town, the Christmas markets and the local woodland. It was the perfect base!
When your child reallllly wants a pet but you don’t have the time/room/money (especially when they’d quite like a pony!) Emotion Pets are a great way to give them the pet experience . We have been sent Toffee the Pony from the Emotion Pets range available at Very. Toffee the Pony is a super soft plush toy with animatronic eyes…
Two Frozen 2 toys that are sure to be popular this Christmas – Singing Elsa & Playdate Sven!
There’s always that one small room in the house that we struggle to make full use of. If it’s not the bedroom for the unlucky sibling, it’s used as some sort of dumping ground for bits and pieces which you just haven’t managed to find a home for yet. This is usually because no-one wants to spend too much time…