Dare To DIY – Celebration Events

Birthday cake

Frugal living often means sticking to strict budgets and picking the cheaper option. Of course, when it comes to a big celebration, that rule often goes out the window. You want to have a fantastic event that is as special as it can be. You might feel that can’t be done with frugality in mind, … Read more

Christmas Around the World

If there is one time that makes you think about people from all around the World, then for me it’s Christmas. A time for families and friends to come together to celebrate but have you considered all the different traditions. I discovered this lovely Infographic from Bright Horizons Child Care in London which illustrates Christmas Around … Read more

Celebrating 150 years of the London Fire Brigade with Playmobil #PlaymobilBrigade

#PlaymobilBrigade

During the Easter holidays we were invited to a very special event at Soho Fire Station. They were hosting a party to celebrate 150 years of the London Fire Brigade together with Playmobil and the local Chinese community. The event was held over two days with the first day being a special VIP event and … Read more

Saturday Snippets (on a Sunday) – 02.01.16

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I can’t even remember the last time I published a Saturday Snippets post. As the end of 2015 drew nearer the months and days all seemed to blur into one. I am pleased to say that I have barely switched my computer on over the Christmas/New Year break, I have enjoyed spending time with the … Read more

Saturday Snippets (on Sunday) – 31/01/2015

#SaturdaySnippets

{Eating} lots of yummy birthday cake! I made a rather delicious (if I do say so myself) Chocolate Hedgehog for Jelly Bean’s second birthday yesterday. Little Bean and Beanie Boy aren’t overly keen on normal birthday cake with jam and cream in the middle but chocolate is always a winner in this house so I … Read more

Non-alcoholic drinks perfect for pregnancy

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Since 2008 when I fell pregnant with Little Bean, I have hardly touched alcohol because I have either been pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant or just too tired to contemplate going out and enjoying a drink but now that my pregnancy/breastfeeding journey has come to an end, all that can change – not that … Read more