Recently I have changed my mind about how I think about the internet when it comes to my children. I had always believed in giving them the freedom to use it backed, with knowledge and what was appropriate behaviour to keep them safe. I thought that this would be enough. I believed that it was … Read more
When asked by Velvet what would be my ideal night in it was a tough choice between an evening alone with my husband and an evening sharing laughter and fun together as a whole family. But as the nights close in earlier and the temperature drops I think that I would choose a night with … Read more
There is nothing like getting the family together to play a board game. Not only do they teach valuable skills such as turn-taking, following instructions, how to be a good winner or loser – but it is also good for moral development and the strengthening of the family unit. My boys really love Hasbro’s Monopoly … Read more
Our 8 year old is doing really well academically. He is good at Maths and English so I was keen to find out what he thought of the new activity book Professor Murphy Metal Puzzle Set from Parragon. When you open the box you are faced with 6 metal puzzles to solve with a 16-page … Read more
Christmas Hamper Inspiration When you have someone special in your life but don’t know what to buy them for Christmas I think a Christmas Hamper is a great idea. I think when you put them together yourself it makes them even more special as you can really tailor it to the reciprocant. Last year we made a … Read more
Over Farm Market Today we went to Over Farm Market in Gloucestershire. Tickets for attractions were £2 each or 10 for £18 – pick from a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. There are also rides and inflatables outside for an additional charge. Not forgetting picking your own pumpkins and much more. This is the … Read more
I feel that maybe I am starting to grow up, or that I have maybe reached a certain age. Thing is I am starting to really worry about getting old and not being able to do all the things that I currently take for granted. I felt it was time to actually start having some … Read more
Would you believe it if I told you that in a house full of males my house is always a mess?! Whether that’s mud from the garden, toothpaste spat out in the sink and not washed away, food stuck in the sink or left on the worktop, spilt milk, wee on the toilet seat, hairs … Read more
If there is one thing that suits my whole family it is nature. With 3 boys of varying ages still at home you can imagine that getting in the great outdoors is just ideal. It lets them get fresh air and exercise (which I want them to have) but for them they have the freedom … Read more
Following on from the hugely successful Xeno comes Xeno Koopies. These loveable but cheeky monsters are smaller than the original Xeno (10L X 10W X 11.5H cm) and with a lower price point of £39.99. Suitable for boys and girls ages 4 and over, each one comes with one Xeno Koopies and an instruction sheet. … Read more