*this is not a sponsored or paid post, just sharing stuff we love, and what works for us* We are off on our holidays, two weeks of relaxing, family time, and hopefully lots of swimming and sunshine. Just what we need, and we can’t wait. The tween and I have long hair that can suffer […]
READ MOREIt’s not me, it’s you…
Something I have learned in my journey to dealing with my own mental health and getting myself into a more fixed better place is that not everyone wants you to be in that better place. Not everyone has grace for you to change your life. People don’t cope very well when someone makes changes […]
READ MORELooking back and looking forward…
I feel rather old, when I think about our life, and that I am in theory a grown adult, with adult responsibilities. I remember looking at my own parents making what seemed like very grown up decisions about life, like buying a house, and thinking that I would never be old or have to do […]
READ MOREGetting festival ready with some fabulous temporary tattoos with FabLab Festival Face Tattoos (and a giveaway)
This summer my Tweenager is off to her first camp and festival. She and her dad are spending five days away, camping and enjoying a fun time. She is already getting ready, and planning to have a great time, and because she is super organised, she has her list of things she is going to […]
READ MOREWhy growing fruit is the best way to get your children to eat 5 a day
As parents we all want the very best for our children. We also want to make sure that they do things that are going to keep them as healthy and happy as possible. One main focus is on ensuring that our children eat well, with a varied diet, packed full of fruit and vegetables. We […]
READ MOREMeet the Rainbocorns… (and a giveaway)
*We LOVE to share new things with you and we are delighted to be reviewing these fab new toys, which were kindly sent to us* What better combination can you get than rainbows and unicorns? Rainbocorns…. Combining the magic of unboxing, unicorns and sparkle, Rainbocorns are the new collectable plush from ZURU. Rainbocorns hatch from […]
READ MORESummer holidays? Found some head lice? Don’t panic!
*This is a partnership post, written with Hedrin and if you have found some head lice in your child’s hair this might be helpful* In the UK it’s the summer holidays. Most children are breaking up from school this week and next. We have a long, hopefully relaxing and lovely break ahead before the children […]
READ MORECan a dairy free cheese sauce work?
I love to experiment with my cooking. A lot of the time the results are happy and the children and husband eat what I have made with no complaint and sometimes, if I have struck really lucky, they say I can make it again. Sometimes it doesn’t work out so well and my taste testers […]
READ MORENot just a pink bag… a fab spy kit with Project MC2
*this is a review post, we were kindly sent some items to share about. All opinions are our own* We (the tween) are big fans of Project MC2, the fun and also educational TV series, which helps to make science and maths cool for girls, and as a Mum who wants her daughter to enjoy […]
READ MORE5 Great Reasons to Adopt a Cat
If you’re not yet sure whether or not you should get a cat for your home, we’re here to help convince you that you should. For a start, adopting a cat is a good thing to do because you’ll be giving a loving home to a defenseless animal that might not otherwise have one. That’s […]
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