How do Astronauts Eat in Space?

Ks1 learning about space

It is an amazing feeling when children come out of school so enthusiastic to share what they have learnt. This is even more the case when that child has trouble expressing themselves or communicating in general. This term has been one of those times as The Sensory Seeker kept coming home telling me all about … Read more

Harry Potter Studio Tour Sweets and Treats

Harry Potter Sweets and Treats

Harry Potter fans are in for a treat this summer as Warner Bros Studio Tour London introduces Sweets and Treats to its The Making of Harry Potter. This feature is dedicated to allowing visitors the opportunity to discover the Prop department’s secrets behind the food used in the films. There’s plenty of time to visit … Read more

Go-Carts, Catapults & Midnight Feasts

Go-Carts, Catapults & Midnight Feasts

The Summer holidays are coming around again (or are already here for some!) but thanks to the nice people at History Press I have a book full of inspirational ideas! Go-Carts, Catapults & Midnight Feasts is a book with 101 Vintage Pastimes for Modern Kids. It is split into four topic areas: Outdoors & Adventurous, … Read more

Trespass Eldorado 36 Litre Rolling Rucksack

Trespass Eldorado 36 Litre Rolling Rucksack

Trespass Eldorado 36 Litre Rolling Rucksack Last time I took my son to spend the night in London we ended up not being able to do what we wanted to do because of our suitcase. The place in question did not allow luggage on the floor in there bur would allow rucksacks. I wouldn’t fancy … Read more

Real Life – The Boys are Growing up

When Children Grow too Quickly I am aware that I do not make time to write about my children as often as I used to (I am too busy enjoying them and keeping it all to myself). But I NEED to share about how quickly this time is disappearing. I started this blog as a … Read more

Father’s Day Hamper #Giveaway CLOSED

fathers day hamper giveaway

Sunday 21st June 2015 here in the UK is Father’s day. My husband is a pretty amazing father and so deserves spoiling as much as possible. To give you some more ideas of how to spoil your dad here are some additional present ideas. PLUS each one* is available to one lucky reader in my … Read more

Beefeater Gloucester – The Longford Inn #Review

Beefeater Gloucester - The Longford Inn

This Father’s Day Beefeater are offering dads the opportunity to tuck into a 6oz* Flat Iron Steak for FREE (or they can upgrade to one of their favourite cuts) when someone else orders a main meal after 5pm. “Beefeater offers a selection of the best cuts, cooked to sizzling perfection. Each mouth-watering Beefeater steak is … Read more

CONKERS – Family Day Out Review

toasting marshmallows conkers

CONKERS is an award-winning unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences across 120 acres in the heart of The National Forest in the Midlands. A mix of woodlands, lakes, ponds, play areas, 18-stage assault course challenge, over 100 indoor interactive exhibits, indoor and outdoor play areas, a barefoot walk, a train and much, much, more. … Read more

Pretty Muddy – Training Support

You may know that my late mother had breast cancer before she died. It had spread through her lymph nodes into her bones and to her liver. She died at aged just 48 years old. I was months away from reaching 21 and my little brother was only 14. It was less than 6 months … Read more

LEGO Friends Pop Star Recording Studio (#41103)

LEGO Friends Pop Star Recording studio

The LEGO Friends story is about the lives of five friends Olivia, Emma, Stephanie, Andrea and Mia. But now with the introduction of the Pop Star Range we are introduced to the newest character Livi. Sassy and sweet Livi is a pink haired pop star. This range is designed to bring out the inner star and … Read more