Chance to get something for nothing but a bit of time
There is just so much choice when it comes to Easter chocolate these days isn’t there, in different shapes, sizes and chocolates. So I was delighted when Hotel Chocolat asked me if I would like to review and giveaway one of their products I was delighted. They have a great range including the Easter Egg … Read more
My oldest son has been into Pokemon for a long time. He had his first hand held games console and Pokémon game back in 2003 when his younger brother was born (we do gifts from the new baby to the older siblings). So when he heard that Ruby and Sapphire were being released with new … Read more
Reading is a very important skill, broadening vocabulary, giving an increased general knowledge and a better understanding of others. It is not always easy to engage children in reading in the first place to develop a love of it. Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour (organised by Scottish Book Trust) takes the very best UK and … Read more
Children – they will use any old excuse not to go to sleep at night won’t they? I know I used to do it! This time of year with all the talk of monsters and ghosts is the perfect reason for them to complain that they are scared. They could not possibly go to sleep … Read more
So I have found a lump in my breast. No big deal right? I mean I am only 36 and there’s loads of reasons why women have lumps. Worst case scenario it’s Cancer. Did you know that Breast Cancer is one of the most curable Cancers that there is? Trouble is I still remember this … Read more
Things just got Hotter in the Pinkoddy Household. Yes indeed I just lost my virginity and boy was it amazing! If you’ve come here looking for photos of my naked flesh then I am afraid all you are getting is my stretch marks (see post on why I’d rather show off my boobs than my … Read more
Oscar-nominated entertainment company, Magic Light Pictures, with Stormcloud Games, have launched The Gruffalo Games app based on the much-loved picture book, The Gruffalo, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Coinciding with The Gruffalo’s 15th anniversary celebrations children get to pit their wits against The Gruffalo in his first ever iOS mobile app. … Read more
With the School holidays coming to an end we have decided to stay indoors and wind down a bit. We have been really busy outside of the house but now it’s time to just relax. Here are some of our favourite things we have been up to, they are all great rainy day, or pyjama … Read more
My children recently benefited from an author coming into school, reading to them, and signing copies of their book. Reading for me is a skill that everyone should learn as a child. It is an important and powerful tool towards education and independence. It makes me feel sad that not everyone has the same opportunities … Read more
There’s been a lot of talk about chores in our house lately. With there being so many of us it may come as no surprise that we feel that we spend a lot of time doing jobs here and there. Our house never seems to be sorted and we are at one of those points … Read more