Welcome to our usual weekly photo update, mainly for grandparents to see what we have been up to. Usually an eclectic mix of cats, cake, chaos, and things we love. This post may contain affiliate links, which do earn a little money if you purchase an item recomended by us – we are always up […]
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Wise (ish) Words For New Parents – because humour is essential. The Book of Everyone Giveaway
*this is a collaborative post, and giveaway. All opinions are our own* As a mother entering into her 12 th year of parenting, with a background in children’s nursing, and having also worked with parents for a long time, I don’t regard myself as an expert in parenting, but I do feel like I do […]
READ MOREChristmas curriculum planning Ideas from PlanBee
*we were kindly sent some resources to review, but all opinions are our own* I am always on the look out for crafts, activities and educational resources, both for at home, for my small boy, to enjoy and use and also for work. I work with children as part of my other job, and we […]
READ MOREFun with Unicorn Ring Toss from Smyth’s Toys…
*this is a review post, we were kindly sent a fun game to try out, all opinions are our own* Sometimes you need a bit of silly fun, and a game that is super easy to play, and that all the family, or a group of friends, or kids can play, that doesn’t have any […]
READ MOREMy Gator Watch – peace of mind for parents
*we were kindly sent a My Gator Watch to review, but all opinions are our own* If you don’t want your child to have a phone of their own yet, because you think they are not ready but you want them to have something they can use to communicate with you, then My Gator Watch […]
READ MOREInspirational wall prints from Eduprints Plus
*this is a review post, we were kindly sent items, but all opinions are our own* I am always on the look out for lovely things to put up in my children’s rooms, little touches of decor that are easy to put up, colourful, that will look good and make them smile. Now my kids […]
READ MOREBecause every cat needs a shark bed to sleep in!
*this is a review post. We were kindly sent an item to review and share about. All opinions are our own* If you have cats, you will know that they like to sleep in all sorts of places and spaces, and sometimes where they shouldn’t. My cats like to sleep in clean laundry piles, under […]
READ MORE5 ways to calm down a crazy cat…
*this is a collaborative post* Oh, how nice cats can be. You’re curled up on the couch, watching a movie, and they come up and snuggle into you. Life is good! Or, at least, that’s the idea. Sometimes, cats select to take a different path, also known as “the crazy path.” If you’ve got a […]
READ MOREProject 365 – a photo a day 06/11/18
My clever girl. The school send a postcard home when a child has done well, achieved a goal, or produced a piece of work or made an effort that they feel parents should know about, so we can also praise our kids. This is her third. She is thriving at secondary school. The last two […]
READ MORESelf care for the winter months…
*this is a collaborative post, but all opinions are my own* Winter is well on it’s way. As I sit and type this, I am huddled under a warm blanket, the heating has been on for an hour, and I have dug out all my soft and warm winter jumpers from storage and the children […]
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