Our Half Term with Skylanders SwapForce

half term with skylanders swapforce

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

Warner Bros Event #MotivationalMonday

warner bros event

Blogging has been so empowering for me and really helped me grow as a person. I have become much more confident about doing things myself, and believing in myself. Something as simple as going to London on my own would have never been considered before I started to blog. Now, thanks to an invite to … Read more

Easter Hunt Lucky Dip and Easter Bunny on Tour

Easter hunt

How do you spend your Easter? Do you do the same thing ever year or do you like to do something different? For me, I always remember going to my Nan and Granddad’s house on Easter Sunday. They often gave me too many Crème Eggs and I don’t like them.  We were not allowed any … Read more

Packing for £9.50 Sun Holiday

sun holiday packing tips

When planning a £9.50 Sun holiday I like to think about how much and what I need to pack. This may make a difference dependent on how I am travelling there. There are certain things that most camp sites do supply such as a television, beds, chairs etc. Things such as cutlery, plates and so … Read more

Home-made Superheroes Villains

Home made superheroes villains

There is nothing more precious than spending time with your children – for both them and you. Half term was a marvellous opportunity to do this and it need not be expensive. We spent quality time together playing Superheroes (and Villains) and Lego, inspired by watching The Lego Movie. I am currently planning a Superheroes … Read more

Minecraft Explanation from a Clueless Mother

minecraft scene

 Minecraft if you haven’t even heard of it you must be living in a cave. Do I know what it is about? Erm no. I do know that my 17 year old deems it suitable for my 6 year old. And it must be simple enough for my 6 year old to play, whilst complicated enough … Read more

Day 17: Christmas Present ideas for Boys #Review

christmas presents for boys

Christmas Present Craft TRH I asked around for ideas of what things people associated with Christmas (for the Christmas TRH Book Advent) and have to say that presents came up a lot. Making a toilet roll holder (trh) into a present was really easy and a good, cheap, way to help teach your children the … Read more

Good Causes #MotivationalMonday

Education matters - kids reading

I think November is a good month to think about good causes, it doesn’t have to mean giving (financially) to others but if you can it can make a huge difference. I think November is far enough away from Christmas to be able to plan for good causes too. We always buy presents for donation – … Read more