*this is a collaborative post* Snow is one of the most reflective surfaces when it comes to light, so wearing sunglasses for winter sports is absolutely essential to avoid harmful UV rays, even without direct sunlight. Snow blindness (when bright light reflected from snow affects vision) is a real threat when skiing or snowboarding, particularly […]
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Blinded by the Light – a feel-good movie
*This is a review post. We were sent a DVD to review* If you are looking for a feel-good movie to watch, then Blinded By the Light might be just up your street. A story of a boy trying to balance the cultural differences he faces with his family and his strict father’s expectations versus […]
READ MOREDownton Abbey – the movie, who’s excited?
*This is a review post. I was kindly sent a copy of the DVD to review* If like me, you are a fan of Downton Abbey and have watched all the series shown on TV then you might have been a little bit excited by the release of the movie based on the series at […]
READ MOREFoam alive. Sensory fun that’s not messy.
*This is a review post, we were kindly sent a product to try* I am always on the lookout for sensory play ideas for work and home, and ones that are non-messy usually works best. Messy play doesn’t need to be stressful and require lots of clean up, there are toys, and resources out there […]
READ MOREPersonalised makes the best kind of gift.
*This is a collaborative post with Vistaprint* I love giving gifts and trying to give something that means something, and is wanted or needed, when I do. I often find that giving something personalised makes the best kind of gift and really shows you have put some thought and love into the giving. Adding a […]
READ MOREChocolate Emoji Fun
*We were kindly sent an item to review for this post* If you are looking for a fun gift or something to do with the kids, that’s easy and edible then some chocolate emoji fun might be just what you need. This Chocolate emoji® Maker from Zimpli Kids is easy to use, with fun and very […]
READ MORESensory Stem Fun with Pluffle
If you are looking for something fun for sensory and science play then Pluffle from Learning Resources UK may be just what you need…
READ MOREDiamonds are a girl’s best friend.
Diamonds really are a girls best friend and you cannot go wrong with a classic piece of jewellery that will stand the test ot time.
READ MOREBathtime & Sensory fun with Gelli Baff
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some products to try* We recently tried out Gelli Baff for some sensory play fun. I have written about sensory and messy play on our blog before, and how I love to facilitate both for my kids and the children I work with. I am always […]
READ MOREA luxury bean bag, the perfect gift (giveaway)
*This is a review post. I was kindly sent an item to review and share about* I am a bean bag lover. I have a thing for bean bags. That sounds a bit strange, but as someone who hates sitting at a desk or table, and who doesn’t really feel comfortable sitting on a sofa […]
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