Parents’ Guide to Student Renting

Parents' Guide to Student Renting

Children they cause you all manner of worries and upsets don’t they, but it is no easier when they grow up and leave home. At least when our oldest moved out we knew he was going into Halls of Residence at University which offered us some security in knowing that he was okay (there’s a … Read more

F&F Back to School Winners

Winners of the best back to school uniform

School Uniform can be a costly time of year and a real nightmare if you don’t get it right. I have four children and therefore I have been keen to buy budget uniform but without losing the quality which will inevitably just mean it needs replacing, and costing more in the long run. Regularly readers … Read more

Qixels Kingdom Castle Attack Playset Review

Qixels Kingdom Castle Attack Playset Review

Qixels Kingdom Castle Attack Playset My boys absolutely loved playing with Qixels from Character Options we previously reviewed – I think it was that it allowed them to use their imaginations and be independent. I liked how the boys didn’t need to keep asking for my help, plus also it was something that spanned the … Read more

Rainbow Forest Den Making

coloured fire

This summer we have had a much more relaxed approach and not really spent a lot on entertaining the boys. It has been more about time at the park, riding bikes, picnics and playing with sticks. Of course we have done other things (we went back on a Sun Holiday to Newquay View Resort, Livestock … Read more

Num Noms Series 2 Bella Italia Event Gloucester

Num Noms Series 2 waffles

Following their previous success Num Noms are back with even more tasty flavours: Plus the Noms now come in stamps and funky erasers, as well as the previous lip glosses and motorized forms. The new savoury flavours are inspired by brunch dishes (such as Maple Cakes and Berry Waffles); Pizzas (like Peppy Roni and Margo … Read more

Jumptastic Gloucestershire’s Largest Trampoline Park Review

Jumptastic Gloucestershire's Largest Trampoline Park Review

Jumpastic Gloucestershire’s largest trampoline park is no longer there and is no Ninja Warrior. But this was what I thought when invited for a review. My initial thoughts on Jumptastic I feel that Jumptastic is easy to find, there is plenty of parking, plus it is clean and spacious. I feel that is quite small, … Read more

Sup and Chow Cheltenham

Sup and Chow Cheltenham

Last night I was invited to the launch of the Sup & Chow, the latest addition to Cheltenham’s vibrant Bath Road food and drink scene. The contemporary all day dining pub and eaterie serves a menu of locally sourced food with a global feel, alongside a fantastic selection of cask ales, craft beers and fine wine. … Read more