Following on from the success* of the anniversary celebrations of The Gruffalo** The Forestry Commission England, in conjunction with Magic Light Pictures, are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book The Gruffalo’s Child. There’s no better way to help develop children’s knowledge of the world, language development, sensory learning and numeracy than by getting them … Read more
I remember the first time my mom made me change a plug. I sat crying, no help nothing. Screwdriver in hand I had no directions on how to do it, and there was no Google. I just had a Hi-Fi for Christmas and if I wanted it to work I had to put a plug … Read more
Vita Coco Kids is are looking to find the best autumn picnic spots across the UK. We headed to the Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean with our Gruffalo picnic where the Gruffalo’s Child trail is available until 28th February 2015. We were sent a picnic basket of goodies and have a chance of receiving a John … Read more
So I have found a lump in my breast. No big deal right? I mean I am only 36 and there’s loads of reasons why women have lumps. Worst case scenario it’s Cancer. Did you know that Breast Cancer is one of the most curable Cancers that there is? Trouble is I still remember this … Read more
Planning a Story with Lego Friends Jungle Tree Sanctuary* The Lego Friends Jungle Tree Sanctuary* (£24.99) has plenty of props and detail to aid the story telling. The set includes Mia and a variety of animals. There is lots of detail and includes a microscope, a laptop, camera, bath, banana, bone, chicken, biscuits, binoculars, walkie … Read more
My son’s birthday wish was to go out as a family. He initially said that he wanted to go back to Legoland, but then we all got talking about trying somewhere new. You see the thing is we were going to go last weekend, but well I don’t really like paying too much to go … Read more
Sight is such a marvelous thing, think of all the beautiful things we get to see every day. I am going to miss seeing my children when they leave home – but imagine never actually being able to SEE them at all. Or never enjoying the beauty of colour. Sight is so important for daily … Read more
Things just got Hotter in the Pinkoddy Household. Yes indeed I just lost my virginity and boy was it amazing! If you’ve come here looking for photos of my naked flesh then I am afraid all you are getting is my stretch marks (see post on why I’d rather show off my boobs than my … Read more
The Scooby-Doo Phantom Flyer from Flair is just perfect for any Scooby-Doo fan. It spins up to 2ms high and glows in the dark. The well-loved Scooby-Doo hangs tight to the balloon and sits in the basket, as it spins around and around. It flies high in the air and goes down to the ground. … Read more
My family keeping active is important to me. Whilst my children were not at school I am aware that not only were they missing out on their PE lessons for fitness, but nor were they walking (or cycling) to school and back. Neither was I. To combat this lack of exercise I made sure that I … Read more