Cinderella’s Dream Bedroom
It’s fun to design a bedroom both with and for a child. Children like to choose bright colour schemes, themed bed linen and novelty beds. Bookcases and toyboxes in matching or complementary shades are...
View ArticleA grown-up lounge
Everybody knows that having children will mean compromise, but it can still be a bit of a shock to discover just how easily they can overwhelm a living space. No matter how much tidying is done, toys...
View ArticleThe Proof is in the Pudding — Making Desserts With Kids
Store-bought desserts can be delicious and it’s certainly easier than making something yourself. But, where’s the fun in that? If you want to make something particularly tasty, and want the added bonus...
View Article5 simple days out for the kids
Keeping the kids entertained can often lead to some difficult decisions. Where to go? How do we get here? How much money do we spend? However, don’t scratch your head for too long, as the choice can be...
View ArticleA Puff of Smoke
Days out with the children are always the highlight of my week, whether it is a trip to the local park to feed the ducks or a visit to our local beach to build a sandcastle or paddle in the sea....
View ArticleTrick or Treat with House of Fraser
When we got back from our Half Term Holiday in Staffordshire, a wonderful Trick or Treat package was waiting for us from House of Fraser. The kids didn’t get to go Trick or Treating because of where we...
View ArticleAre we too scared to reprimand our children in public?
Yesterday I got involved in a bit of a debate on facebook which quickly escalated into a parent bashing post so I made my excuses and left fairly sharpish. It involved a grumpy post about parents...
View ArticleA bad case of the water wobbles!
My kids love the water, well they have to with a surname like ours, but we have had our fair share of water wobbles along the way with my normally confident Eliza currently having a very rocky patch. A...
View ArticleLilly + Sid Children’s Clothes
I first heard about Lilly + Sid last year and fell in love with their stunning clothing range for children. Lilly + Sid are a boutique brand that relies beautiful designs that are all designed by their...
View ArticleTop Five Magazines for Kids!
My kids love nothing more than getting a magazine and it is an inexpensive treat they look forward to if they have had a good week at school. Isaac’s top choices are WWE Kids and Doctor Who and for a...
View ArticleInterplay FabLab Designer Tie Die Kit Review and Giveaway
Isaac and Eliza love to make models and pictures, but the only problem with this is they have ruined a couple of t-shirts with pen / paint marks that just will not come out. I was almost at the stage...
View ArticleOral Health Advice for the Family
We all like to see people with nice smiles and shiny white teeth but to get that sort of look you need to take good care of your teeth. It will take some time and effort, but you and your family can...
View ArticleFinding Family Fun Online
The average modern family is incredibly plugged in, which inevitably means a significant amount of time spent online. In a world of seemingly endless screen time, there’s never been a more pressing...
View ArticleSplish Splash About in a Brand New Range of Waterproof Jackets!
Perfect for fun and outdoor adventures, Splash About’s new range of outdoor clothing, ‘Splish Splash About’ is practical, bold and beautiful. Their first capsule collection features raincoats, stomp...
View ArticleKeeping snug and warm with Trespass
I have been on the hunt for the perfect winter coat for Eliza, one which is both waterproof and warm and snug. Last year I fell in love with two boys coats in Trespass and bought them at their end of...
View ArticleA Winters Day at Ringstead Bay
As a family we have challenged ourselves to visit every beach in Dorset and we made a good start in 2015 by ticking off Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Swanage, Portland, Charmouth, West Bay, Lyme Regis,...
View ArticleCreating the Perfect Bedroom for Kids
Just before Christmas Eliza decided to announce to Father Christmas that she didn’t like her room anymore and that she wanted a Princess bedroom instead and it is something that she has not stopped...
View ArticleIll
As a mum of six I have probably had most parenting challenges thrown at me in one way or another, but there is nothing worse than seeing your child ill or in pain. When Abbey was a baby she suffered...
View ArticleTuck your worries away with a Worry Eater
About this time last year Isaac developed a fear of the dark and going upstairs on his own at night time. A fear of darkness, particularly being left alone in the dark, is one of the most common fears...
View ArticleThe new Mini Micro Deluxe Scooter Review
We are all proud owners of microscooters in one form or another. Kian has the MX Trix stunt scooter, Isaac has the Maxi Microscooter, Eliza a pink Mini Microscooter and Sebastian has Isaac’s old Mini...
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