If you are a regular reader of the blog you will know that I like to run marathons. Not very often these days (average once a year) and not very fast, but I love it. I love the challenge, I love the time to think, and I love the feeling of achievement at the end, […]
Making a jungle collage canvas
No half term would be complete without a bit of crafting would it? With the help of some bits and bobs from Bostik, two of the children decided to make a collage picture on a canvas. We are in the process of re-decorating the playroom at the moment. Once finished it will be a jungle […]
You sign…Something Special
The two older children loved watching Mr Tumble when they were smaller. I still catch them mesmerised by the show now when the little boys are watching, although of course they claim they are only watching with the little ones! There is something wonderfully engaging about ‘Something Special’ and we are certainly big fans. The […]
Summer detox: skincare guide
This is a guest post by: Peter Minkoff who writes over at Voice Boks, The Voice of Parenthood For us parents (or parents to be) it sometimes feels like the weight of the entire world has been placed on our shoulders, with no intention of ever letting us stand up straight again. So many commitments, […]
Share With Me #23
Welcome to the Share With Me Blog Hop where I have enjoyed linking up for a long time now myself. After almost three years, the lovely Jenny from Let’s Talk Mommy has decided she needs to pass the reins due to work and family commitments. I’m the lucky girl who now has those reins and […]
My first, my last, my everything
My first born and last born – you two challenged me in a different way to the two middle born children. First born – you taught me that morning sicknesses could come anytime and anywhere. Last born – by the time I was growing you, I was a professional vomitter and had probably broken some […]
Movie night with toddlers
We love family movie nights. We’ve manged a few with the six of us as the youngest member of the family is just about at the stage where he will sit and watch something all the way through. The big kids like to have popcorn and a few treats during movie nights, but it’s often […]
Summer essentials
It’s hard not to get excited about the ‘S’ word (summer) with the weather as good as it is at the moment. It’s been perfect half term weather this week, and we’ve had lots of time outside with no need to even consider a wet weather option. With the nice weather here already it’s definitely time […]