Eeek my 40th Birthday is just a few weeks away!!! Blimey that has come around quick, it doesn’t seem like almost a year has passed since we were busy celebrating Hubby’s milestone year. People keep asking me what I would like for my 40th Birthday and to be honest I struggled for ideas, I don’t dream of … Read more
DISCLAIMER: We received a reduced price Birthday Party at Riverside Beads in exchange for Lillie’s Birthday Party’s honest account. All words, images and opinions are my own and may not be copied without my permission. As Lillie’s 7th Birthday approached, I racked my brains trying to think of a party that hadn’t already been done … Read more
With four children and the oldest 13 years old, we have attended (and thrown) LOTS of birthday parties. I have to admit, despite being extremely organised before having the Beans, I am very much a last-minute planner these days, so it all tends to get a little bit chaotic in the run-up to the party. … Read more
A few weeks ago we were sent the Fairy Princess Party Kit from Interplay to review and I knew just the occasion that I would save it for. I had already organised a play date with one of Little Bean’s school friends and I knew that she liked everything ‘Princess’ so it proved to be … Read more
As many of you know, my baby, my Beanie Boy, celebrated his second birthday last week. Time flies, doesn’t it? To mark this special occasion, not only did we throw a party, but I also continued our beloved tradition—having my little man paint his birthday canvas. It’s a ritual I cherish with all my children, … Read more
I love making things; my Grandad used to say that from the moment I had control of my hands, I was always making and creating something, be it a drawing, a model or my latest crafting fad. There’s something about making something yourself which really fills you with pride, you only need to take one … Read more
Yesterday morning, embarking on a spontaneous adventure, I, along with my spirited trio – Curly, Little Bean, and Beanie Boy – set off at 9 am. Our journey began with collecting my Mum, adding more excitement to our little expedition. Our destination? The Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester, where a magical encounter awaited us at … Read more
I don’t know about you but I love to give presents, sometimes I get a bit carried away with it if I’m honest because I just love to see the joy on someone’s face when they receive something they love and so I always think very carefully about what I’m buying before I make the … Read more