After Christmas Sam and I decided that we would try a ‘No Spend’ year. Yep – not spending anything for the entire of 2020. However there have to be some rules to follow, and exceptions to be made – because of course we need to eat! So here is how we think it will work: No Unnecessary Spending Unnecessary…
Well, the end of the year is upon and it’s time for my last monthly roundup of the year! I actually managed to post all 12, one for each month of the year! This past month has absolutely shot by but the last week or so has been a blur of food, toys, puzzles and a lot of reading! Read…
It’s definitely winter, the temp has dropped and we had our first frost recently too. It’s definitely time for a winter wardrobe update and I’ll be needing lots of layers in New York when we visit in a few weeks too! Lily Lulu has so much to choose from, with a great selection of jumpers and coats too. You will…
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… Made I’ve been doing some more baking, as always happens when it’s dark and miserable in the Winter! So far just cupcakes and cookies but I’d love to buy chocolate moulds online…
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 …