October Half term is just around the corner but what I like about these school holidays is that it is also Halloween – which means there’s always lots to do. Indoor Halloween Fun If you do not fancy going out then there’s a wealth of ideas online for activities to do indoors. They can be … Read more
Yesterday we attended Bristol’s 37th International Balloon Fiesta held at Ashton Court. There were over 100 hundred hot air balloons and we were are very thankful to the Power Rangers for inviting us over for a Picnic lunch and opportunity to go off the ground in the new pink and red Power Rangers Balloons. Don’t … Read more
I have been thinking about how other people deal with the topic of homosexuality with their children. You know I have been thinking about this issue a lot lately. Different things keep sparking it off but I wasn’t sure how best to put it. Now I have decided just to get on with it and get … Read more
We absolutely love DC Superheroes especially our youngest who turns 6 next week. So imagine our delighted when we heard that this Saturday 18th April 2015 On Saturday 18th April, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Toys R Us are aiming to set a World Record for the most amount of people dressed up superheroes at … Read more
New Year New start or talk of Easter – but what happens when you are not ready to move on? I still haven’t fully devoured last Christmas. I still need time to look through my photos and feel those happy memories again. For me this Christmas felt like a really important one. It was the … Read more
With the countdown to Christmas well and truly on (only 50 days to go!) you will be pleased to hear that the Dream Toys 2014 List has been released. That is the top 72 toys that The Toy Retailers Association believes will be heading to the top of the Christmas lists this year. The Dream … Read more
The MAD Blog Awards 2014. What an amazing and inspirational night. I got to meet and mingle with the top bloggers. In fact there were only 75 finalists out of 6,500 nominated. It was great to see some of the bloggers I have really get to know, and follow receive some much deserved awards, whilst … Read more
If you need inspiration for present ideas then you cannot go wrong with Playstation. They have something for all ages, budgets and abilities. We have had many Playstation products and never had them go wrong or been disappointed in them. My oldest son had his first Playstation when he was 3 years old (1999): … Read more
I really do not know where the time goes – Half Term over before I even knew it. I have been so busy that I realise that I have let my boys play more computer games than is probably good for them. So I was really pleased to be asked to take a character from … Read more
Nice to be together or do they need their own space? Research shows that familiarity (Zajonc, 1968) and proximity (Festinger, 1950) are two factors in stronger friendships. But the age, sex and size of the room will also play a part. What age gaps do you think are acceptable to share? What about age appropriate toys in … Read more