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It’s time to talk about festivals again and this time I’m telling you about the first-ever Over the Hill festival. The beautiful Oxfordshire countryside is destined to become immersed in the world of Americana. Over the Hill Festival Proudly presented by Glovebox Live, the Over the Hill festival will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 26th … Read more
Last Tuesday I was invited to spend a surreal evening on board a floating campsite on the Thames to celebrate 100 years of the Caravan with Julia Bradbury and a few celebrity friends. We celebrated with a glass or two of bubbles and a specially created vegan Caravan birthday cake (which was delicious). 100 Years … Read more
In a household with four children, we know toys. We know what kids love and what quickly gets pushed to one side. The one thing that has often surprised me is how much children still gravitate towards the more traditional toys, not the battery operated plastic ones but those with more attention to detail. At … Read more
The UK’s biggest pregnancy and parenting event, The Baby Show, with MadeForMums, is coming to the Birmingham NEC for three days only! Running from Friday 17th until Sunday 19th May, it is sure to be a fantastic shopping experience for new and expectant parents from across the Midlands and beyond, as over 200 baby brands … Read more
Movie night for us this past weekend was a heartwarming one which the whole family enjoyed. Dolphin Kick is set on a tropical island during Spring break. It follows 10-year-old Luke Mahoney who is on vacation with his Dad and Sister who is still trying to find his way through life after the loss of … Read more
Mother’s (or Mum’s as I prefer it) come in all shapes and sizes, don’t they? Which is why I often wonder why high street shops always go for the pink and girly flowery gifts. Obviously, I would love any gift that my children choose for me but I would never choose the flowery, uber-feminine gifts … Read more
Aromatherapy uses essential oils in a variety of ways, including bath oils to soothe and relax, vaporizers, diffusers and room sprays. The practice of using essential oils to heal has been around for centuries and is now a popular form of complementary medicine known as aromatherapy. These healing oils may be used in a wide … Read more
Treads shoes are the makers of school shoes that parents have been crying out for. Why? Because they are indestructible and I can attest to that because last Summer Will and Ollie were sent a pair each to review and they are still going strong today. Introducing Treads for Girls I remember thinking at the … Read more
Disney’s dazzling adventure The Nutcracker and the Four Realms — inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale and the beloved ballet The Nutcracker — carried audiences along with 14-year old Clara (Mackenzie Foy) to a magical, mysterious world with breathtaking performances by Misty Copeland plus sweets, snowflakes, soldiers, scurrying mice … and no shortage of surprises. Destined … Read more