One thing I love about Christmas is getting together and playing games. Whether that’s with the family on Christmas day or with friends for a few drinks thought out December. So I’ve put together some of our favourite games to give you some ideas…
Working from home has its positives. I’m always at home for the children, I can attend all of their school things and I know what they are eating, how they are playing and see how they are learning. But what if I decided to…
This is an unpaid collaborative post with PlusNet. I have trouble getting Dexter interested in reading. He has a strong love of science and maths but when it comes to reading his school reading books, he often ends up having a bit of a…
I recently wrote a post on how to create an adult living space when you have children. It can be hard to feel like you have grown up area when you’re surrounded by toys and books and puzzles and squabbling and drawing, however over…
Dexter has the smallest bedroom in our house. He’s the only boy so he doesn’t share it with anyone but it also means his room has been the last one to be decorated. We’ve been meaning to do a space themed bedroom for ages…
I’m not sure if I’m out of touch with ‘whats cool’ or if toys are just getting more unimaginative these days. We were recently sent some Num Noms Sparkle Smoothies and Mystery Packs and whilst my three loved trying to get into them to…
Meet Pudge, an utterly charming young fellow that has come to live with us. Wait, that’s not right, he’s not charming at all. He’s downright gross and disgusting – The kids LOVE him! Pudge is one of a range of 6 Crate Creatures and…
With June fast approaching, it’s time to think about what you are getting the father figure in your life. From aftershave to alcohol, read my blog for some gift ideas. Url: /fathers-day-gift-guide …
This Saturday, 25th May, the staff at Peterborough’s Smyths Toys Superstore will be hosting Toy Story 4 fun day! The fun day is ahead of the release of the new Toy Story 4 movie that hits cinemas next month, June 21st. Woody, Buzz and…
Montessori teaching has always interested me. It’s a way of teaching that lets children be children and learn through play and exploration. Recently, I’ve been sent two books; The Montessori Book of Words and Numbers and The Montessori Book of Co-ordination and Lifeskills both…