LolliBop, the UK’s biggest kids festival, has announced its most exciting line-up to date with CBeebies Superstar Justin Fletcher headlining on Saturday and Sunday and Mister Maker taking over the main stage on Friday. The event, which this year takes place at Hatfield House, August 15-17, also welcomes stars of CBBC’s Big Friday Wind Up Sam & Mark to LolliBop for … Read more
During the Easter break we received a special hamper from Mothercare packed with everything that my Beans would need to get outside and have fun. As a family we love being outdoors, our little people thrive on it and it’s definitely one of the ways that we interract best as a family which is why … Read more
It is a fact that it pays to be well informed when it comes to divorce. Ideally, it is better all round if it can be dealt with amicably ( i.e. outside of court) with the couple in question coming to an arrangement they can both agree on. This is especially true when there are … Read more
I always think the first half of the year flies past in the blink of an eye; it doesn’t seem five minutes since we were celebrating Christmas, then it was JB’s First Birthday, Mother’s Day, Hubby’s Birthday and NOW it’s time for Easter!!! It has to be said Easter is perhaps one of my most … Read more
Chinese takeaways are one of the leading fast food choices of families in the UK. Packed full of fat and salt, this tempting takeaway can soon start to pile on the pounds as well as increase your cholesterol levels. However, by cooking Chinese-inspired dishes at home you could drastically reduce the amount of fat, salt … Read more
Before even considering a spring clean around the house, there are loads of other jobs that you need to take care of first. With kids running around the house messing the place up as they go along, you often wonder whether there’s even much point (there is!). But a clean home is a happy home … Read more
If you had the money to do anything your heart desired, what would it be? Would you open your own business? Travel around the world? Learn a new skill? If we had the money, our ‘Once in a Lifetime’ would be to take our four children to visit Orlando. It’s something we have talked about … Read more
Getting away for a few days is bound to be an appreciated luxury for hectic families – juggling school runs, chores, work commitments and errands can get on top of you after a while, so any excuse to escape for a weekend or mini-break will be a welcome one. While you may ordinarily consider city … Read more
A little while ago I told you about our trip to London for the launch of the new Nutmeg Spring/Summer ’14 Collection. Well, we have long been fans of Nutmeg as we are lucky enough to have two stores near to us which stock the Nutmeg range so we have plenty to choose from. With … Read more