Curly is now reaching that awkward age, he’s no longer really a child but he hasn’t quite reached ‘teenager’ status yet. He still loves to play figures with his younger siblings and can play imaginative role play games with them but at the same time he wants to be treated that bit older. Curly is … Read more
Men are notoriously difficult to buy presents for aren’t they, well the men in my life are! When it comes to buying gifts for my Hubby, it’s a choice of books, aftershave, music and clothes but even opting for clothes can be a tough one because he is very particular about what he does and … Read more
When purchasing bedroom furniture, there are a few pieces that are invariably important. Whether for a large bedroom or a smaller space, a handful of must-have items can create a cosy and cohesive look in any room. With a wide range of designs available in a variety of shades and styles, shopping for bedroom furniture … Read more
As the winter months settle in it can be easy as a stay-at-home Mum to get stuck into a rut of shooting home after the school run and locking ourselves away in the warmth of home for the day but this week when we ran out of Beanie Boy’s favourite biscuits I stopped in my … Read more
The truth is that although there is a wide range of inappropriate websites, phishing scams and dangerous instant messengers lurking around many corners of the web, this should not discourage parents when it comes to educating their children about technology and allowing them access to the greatest educational resource the world has ever known. With … Read more
BRILLIANT!!!! I’m not normally a big ‘swimming’ person, I hate getting cold, and I used to secretly like it when Albie screamed at the idea of getting in a cold swimming pool because it meant I had an excuse to sit it out. That said, I have never stopped the children swimming and up until … Read more
I love nothing more than to spoil my children; I have done it since the moment they were born because it gives me great pleasure to see the delight on their faces when I present them with a shiny new toy, a pretty dress, a surprise bag of sweets or even something as simple as … Read more
Since dawn, men have been notoriously hard to buy for. They’re either too fussy or not fussy enough, driving you crazy during every holiday and special occasion. So, we thought it was about time we had a set of rules to follow when attempting to buy gifts for the man in our life. Do put … Read more
When we moved the children’s rooms around in preparation for the arrival of Jelly Bean we asked each of them how they would like their bedrooms decorated. We gave them as much ‘free choice’ with their rooms as we possibly could, depending on how expensive their ideas became. Our philosophy was that they need to … Read more