When the Beans met Santa on the Santa Special Steam Train
Last weekend we travelled over to Ludborough near Louth in Lincolnshire to take the Beans to see Santa on his Santa Special Steam Train.
We all need a #RedHotHitofHappiness every now and then right . . .
If I were to receive an email asking “would you like to receive some biscuits?” I would be daft to say no would’t I?! Well, if that email were to say “would you like to receive some ‘chocolate’ biscuits?” surely it would be illegal to say no, right?! Come on back me up here will … Read more
Christmas Gifts for fun outdoors
Maybe it’s just that I’m getting older and more interested in the outdoors myself and so I’m noticing it more or maybe it’s been the downturn in the economy but I definitely feel that more and more people are turning to the outdoors as a means of entertaining themselves and their families. As a family … Read more
Give Luxury Chocolates to someone special this Christmas
Come on, what would Christmas be if we didn’t have chocolate?! I paused for a moment today when buying stocking fillers for the Beans to question whether or not they really needed chocolate, no probably not BUT it’s Christmas and everyone deserves chocolate at Christmas. I can barely make it through a standard day without … Read more
Give her a Pampering Christmas . . .
There aren’t many women I know who don’t love a little pampering every now and then. Some like to go to a Spa, some like to go to a salon and others like to pamper themselves at home so there is plenty of scope on price when you are looking for that perfect gift this … Read more
A little something for the Nintendo Kids this Christmas?
My Beans are without doubt Nintendo Kids, they have been raised on it with thanks mainly to me because I like to do the odd bit of gaming myself when I’m grabbing a bit of downtime, I guess I am a social gamer as opposed to a ‘serial’ gamer. It’s so difficult as a gaming … Read more
Mum’s Diary – for the Mum who is IN CONTROL!!
Ahhh I remember the days that I used to have a clear desk, be on time for appointments (ok maybe not all of them but definitely better than I am now), I would never forget a birthday or special occasion and I was like a walking phone book as I could memorize phone numbers of … Read more
Have a magical Christmas with the gift of flight from iFly
For many, Christmas is the most indecisive and panic-stricken time of the year. Whether you’re feeling full of festive spirit or struggling to unleash your Christmas cheer, looking for a unique and exciting gift for the entire family can leave you feeling uninspired… until now. For anyone between four and 104 years old, give the … Read more
Philips #MakeItMagic festive video – I was there!
In case you didn’t see my post last week, I was there when this festive video from Philips was filmed. It seems so bizarre to see it on screen now and I love it, especially bearing in mind I could imagine exactly that happening with my Beans as they LOVE flashlights and nightlights. What do … Read more