Traditional Homewares From JD Williams
We have lived in our current home for almost six years now and, sadly, the only rooms we have decorated so far are the nursery and the conservatory/dining room. Creating your perfect home environment can…
Category: Reviews
Back To School Review & Giveaway
I don’t know if it’s because Caterpillar is about to begin his first year at full time school or just because I’ve always been a bit of geek for back to school shopping but I…
Trying New Baking Kits From Sweetpea Pantry PLUS giveaway
Caterpillar’s love of baking has only grown since we last tried out some Sweetpea Pantry kits. I love that now he’s four he can do a lot more in the kitchen and wants to be involved…
Book Review: Xalien Goes To School
You might remember this review from last year. Xalien, our playful alien friend is now back for another adventure in Xalien Goes To School. I leapt at the chance to review this one because it…
Parenting Is A Messy Business
The media just love to pit women against each other, don’t they? Especially mothers. There are a million different ways to parent – everything from breast vs bottle, spoon-fed vs baby-led, attachment vs authoritative –…
Seven Tips For A Great UK Holiday With Kids
I can’t lie, I love going on holiday abroad. There’s something so wonderful about stepping off the plane into that burst of foreign heat and exploring surroundings, landmarks, people and food that are less familiar. However,…
Jimmy’s Farm – The Best Bits
After first visiting Jimmy’s Farm in Suffolk two years ago we’ve been looking for a chance to go back. We figured rather than just spend our last day at Center Parcs travelling, we’d stop in…
Maverick Early Readers – Review & Giveaway
Reading has always been important in our house and I’ve enjoyed the special bonding time it has given Caterpillar and I from when he was very young. As he now approaches his first year at…
Eight Snack Ideas For Preschoolers (Plus Organix Giveaway)
It sounds so silly but dealing with Caterpillar’s constant demand for snacks is currently one of the my most difficult parenting challenges. I beg you to tell me in the comments that I’m not alone…
Center Parcs – What’s All The Fuss About?
I’ve been curious about Center Parcs since childhood. We had fabulous times at other UK holiday parks but Center Parcs had never been on the menu, presumably due to cost and the fact that we’re…