*This post contains links to products I have reviewed, and affiliate links. I don’t share unless I genuinely recommend something* It’s no secret that I struggle with winter but this year I am trying to look after myself, introduce more self-care to my routine and do things that help me to survive the cold, dark, damp […]
READ MORENail stamping fun with Go Glam Nail Stamper Studio
If you have a tween or teen who likes having their nails look pretty but doesn’t have the pocket money budget to be able to afford to go to the salon quite yet, then the Go Glam Nail Stamper Studio might be a fun idea for them. My daughter loves doing her nails, and doing […]
READ MOREWhat if he hadn’t had Sensory Processing Disorder?
When he was four, my son was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder. Last year that diagnosis was ameneded to Sensory Modulation Disorder which is a “branch” of SPD. He spent nearly two years of his life with hearing loss, speech delay, and behaviour issues that we eventually realised were due to chronic glue ear and […]
READ MOREAll the fun of the circus with Zippo’s Circus
*This is a review post. We were invited to enjoy a trip to the circus in exchange for a review* We hadn’t been to the circus as a family, before. I met the husband at the circus. Almost 23 years ago, I was invited by a friend to use a ticket she had and he […]
READ MOREGregory’s Tree fruit snacks, perfect for on the go.
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent products to try* If you want a yummy, gluten free vegan fruit snack, for on the go, lunchboxes, or for when you want something sweet but that bit healthier, then you may want to try Gregory’s Tree. Fruit with a twist. Gregory’s Tree offers great tasting, organic, […]
READ MOREOur week in photos 13/10 – 20/10 2019 ballet adventures, more vet visits.
Welcome to Our Week in Photos. Our way of sharing our week and what we get up to with our family abroad and grandparents who like to keep up with our life and antics. Greetings from Ipswich. The boy and I are here for a few days, so he can attend a ballet course. It’s […]
READ MORESecret Pillow Project – cloth bags for a great cause
*This is a collaborative review post* This is no ordinary cloth bag. This is a Secret Pillow Project reusable cloth bag. It’s not just another cloth bag, but a bag made as part of a project that is helping women. This project empowers women in India where earning a living that helps them to thrive is a […]
READ MOREEasy, cheesy, but gluten and cows milk free potato gratin
I have to admit, I spent a long, long time, and many attempts at perfecting this recipe, for potato gratin that doesn’t contain cows milk, before I got it to the point where I felt it was worth sharing. It’s taken some testing, and tasting, to get it just right. I love rich, cheesy, comforting […]
READ MORETake your make up off when you walk in the door.
So I am not a beauty guru, I wouldn’t even call myself vaguely an expert, but I do have one tip and that is take your make up off when you walk in the door and get home. I have started really paying attention to my skin in the last few years, trying out things […]
READ MOREHow we homeschool – the socialisation myth.
This time last year, we made a rather monumental, and life-changing parenting choice. We didn’t share with many people, initially, because we wanted to try and work out how our plan would look, and if it was working then we could share and if it didn’t work, we could go back to what we knew […]
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