What’s your view of children wearing jewellery? If I’m totally honest I always panic when I see a young child with jewellery on in a soft play or at a park. I’ve seen things catch and get hooked over the years and cause accidents. I normally feel that jewellery should be kept for a special […]
Have you visited a farm with your children? We had a lovely playgroup trip last Easter to see some newborn chicks, which the children loved. We’ve also had some lovely days out at farm parks over the years too. Visiting a farm with young children can be lots of fun. There are so many things […]
Buying for men can be hard work sometimes. When I was a child I remember my mum always struggling to decide what she was going to buy for both my dad and hers at birthdays and Christmas. I used to think surely it can’t be that hard, turns out it’s pretty tricky. What do you […]
Do you have any budding little artists? I love to watch children draw and to see what they create. I also love that moment when you ask what it is and they respond with something really complex. You need to perfect that thing when you tilt the paper to one side, close one eye and […]
With Mother’s Day this weekend many people are looking for gift ideas. I think the approach to gift-giving on Mother’s Day varies hugely. Some people seem to go for the standard flowers and chocolates, some enjoy meals out, some purchase quite elaborate gifts and others prefer to go down the handmade route. Which approach do […]
Making gifts with your children is a wonderful way of spending time with them and giving them something creative to do, and the recipient will always appreciate the results of the effort that has gone into them! A hand-drawn card from your grand-daughter means so much more than a shop-bought one, and a Mother’s Day […]
Mother’s Day is fast approaching again. Have you got your gifts and cards organised? Personally I think the best Mother’s Day gifts are free – I’d be happy with half an hour to lie in the bath to be honest, or just a cuddle and a movie night with my favourite little people. If you […]
Drones seemed to be a big thing at Christmas. They were being pitched all over the place as great gifts for older children (aiming at boys) and men. I have to admit that I get a bit blind to things like this, I’m never entirely sure what I’m looking at or which is the best […]