Back to School essentials, here’s what you need!

Back to School

Yes the Summer holidays really ARE drawing to a close. I have seen on my Facebook page that some schools actually went back over two weeks ago, it seems crazy how different some school holidays can be. So are you ready? Have you bought all the essentials to send them off to school in style? … Read more

The 20 Most Emotional Milestones for Parents

First day of school

I don’t know about you but I’m a complete sucker for ‘firsts’ when it comes to my Beans. It’s the reason I can’t bear to part with so many of their precious belongings as each one holds special memories for me and just one look at them takes me right back to that moment in … Read more

Keep them healthy as they had back to school!

#Germie

We are currently trying to squeeze every last minute that we can out of the Summer holidays before the Beans head Back to School. It’s such a strange feeling when they break up for the Summer you feel like you have so much time stretching out before you and now looking back I’m wondering where … Read more

Trunki Paddlepak and Ella’s Kitchen snacks

Trunki

Anyone watching us pack our car last weekend for our family camping holiday would have spotted that we are big Trunki fans. It all started back in 2009 when Little Bean got her Trixie Trunki. From there our collection grew with the additions of Trunkis for the boys, then the Paddlepaks came along followed by … Read more

Send them back to school in style with Nutmeg!

NUTMEG

I have been a fan of Nutmeg clothing since the very first week it appeared on the rails in my local Morrisons. Their clothes are stylish, designed for comfort and made to last. In preparation for Little Bean heading back to school for Year 2 in September we were asked if we would like to … Read more

Getting your pre-schooler ready for school

learn to write

In September as many young children excitedly start their journey into school-life, Beanie Boy will be heading to a new pre-school for his third year as he is a September baby who has just missed out on starting school by a matter of weeks. In some ways I think it’s good that he will have … Read more

Which laptops makes the best Back to School Devices

If you’re a fan of Windows like I am then, you’ll be excited to see this pick of the bunch of great back to school devices to keep your family connected, your admin in order and your child’s studies in tip-top condition as they head back to school at the end of the summer holidays. … Read more

Microsoft Parents Approved – Back to School Apps

A couple of weeks ago on a sunny morning I popped down to London for the day to meet up with some of my lovely friends at Microsoft to spend some time at the Microsoft Apartment and to get hands-on with a few of their gadgets for the summer. Microsoft know families and they have … Read more