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With a name like Sabina, I was always that child growing up who felt slightly cheated when I visited shops with friends and they could buy the personalised pens, cups and keyrings with their names on because of course, Sabina, was never there. As I grew up, I have come to love the fact that … Read more
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
It can be so hard to know what to buy for the children can’t it, one minute they are into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the next it’s Power Rangers and then who knows what’s next?! If you’re anything like me then when it comes to buying toys for the children I like them to have … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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