Meeting the Gruffalo

Meeting the Gruffalo

We have gone a bit Gruffalo mad this Summer. After The Gruffalo Trail at Wyre Forest I saw what else was happening with the Forestry Commission Gruffalo 15th anniversary celebrations and discovered the Great Gruffalo Forest Tour was at Beechenhurst Lodge, Forest of Dean. Getting to Anyone who knows me will know that I do not really drive, especially places … Read more

Zero Waste Week Pledge 2014

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This year I am an ambassador for Zero Waste Week – which is all about trying to prevent the amount of things that end up in Landfill. All you have to do is make a pledge to reduce landfill in some shape or form for just for one week (Monday 1st – Monday 8th September 2014) to your … Read more

Lollibop Children’s Festival 2014 Hatfield House

Lollibop Children's Festival 2014 Hatfield House

Lollibop 2014 was the Big Bash for Little People. It ran from Friday 15th August until Sunday 17th August 2014, 10am-6pm daily. Taking on feedback from last year, the location for this year’s Lollibop was Hatfield House, situated in Hertfordshire. Described as an amazing stately home with surrounding lawns, gardens and woodlands. Boasting the hottest … Read more

Go Ape Tree Top Junior Wyre Forest

Go Ape Tree Top Junior Wyre Forest

This is a review of Go Ape Tree Top Junior Wyre Forest and Vimto Squeezy Both my husband and I don’t like heights. This is a bit of a problem when all our boys are thrill seekers. You may recall that last year my husband stepped up and went up in the trees with the … Read more

Nintendo Wii Sports Club Review

Nintendo Wii Sports Club Review

Nintendo Wii Sports was released back in November 2006. It was a great way of getting people together and being more active whilst playing computer games. It also helped develop a skill in the particular sport by using the Wii remote to mimic the actions needed for tennis, bowling, baseball, golf and boxing,  July 11th … Read more

BOOMCo Rapid Madness Blaster Review

BOOMCo Rapid Madness Blaster

What is so different about the BOOMCo Rapid Madness Blaster? BOOMCo Rapid Madness Blaster Darts – Smart Stick Technology The BOOMCo Rapid Madness Blaster uses Using Smart Stick technology, meaning that the bullets actually stick to all smart stick targets and shields. The targets have values on for competitive play, or to help encourage better aim. … Read more

Dinosaurs Unleashed – The Eden Project

Dinosaurs Unleashed - The Eden Project

Dinosaurs Unleashed – The Eden Project The Eden Project is one of those attractions that I had heard that if I were in Cornwall was a must-visit place to go. So when we heard that there summer holiday fun was Dinosaurs Unleashed it seemed a sure thing. Of course I love dinosaurs and our 6 year … Read more

Pinkoddy at Coombe Mill

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The true beauty of Coombe Mill really cannot be encapsulated online. No matter how many talented photographers share their snaps there is nothing that can prepare you for the magic. We were very lucky to visit for the morning and I could really see us staying there with the boys not wanting to leave. So tranquil … Read more

Playstation Present ideas

playstation present ideas

    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