Paperchase is a shop that I have loved for a long time, not only do they sell gorgeous stationery which is perfect for a stationery hoarder like me but they have great gifts too. Little Bean is following firmly in her Mummy’s footsteps and will always ask to go in there when we have a … Read more
If there is one shop I look forward to visiting over the Christmas period it’s John Lewis, it’s a shop I remember visiting in my childhood with my Mum and my Nanna, I can remember looking at all of their Christmas decorations (and usually getting static shocks off them too). John Lewis just always manage … Read more
With December and the yuletide period within touching distance it’s time to start to think about the Christmas countdown for the little ones. In my Advent Calendar days, they were paper with a picture behind each door and the excitement was knowing that each day was a step closer to Christmas. Our children have a … Read more
When you don’t have children yourself or you don’t see young family members regularly it can be difficult to know what to buy for the little people so I’m putting together a quick gift guide with suggestions for what to buy for children under 3 years. Playmobil 123 Range The choices are endless when it … Read more
Despite the fact that Summer is most definitely my favourite season of the year, I do love a good Winter’s evening. Coming home, closing the curtains on the dark night and slipping into a pair of pyjamas to relax on the sofa with warm milky drink, the latest blockbuster film and snuggle up with Hubby. I have … Read more
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
All that preparation, all that anticipation and Christmas is over before you know it. Thankfully, ours was a lovely relaxed family day. The children woke at 6am and screeched with excitement when they saw presents spilling out of their stockings and further piles of presents in the lounge. By 8am the first wave of presents … Read more
Each year since the Beans have been around we have got together with our good friends MumtoC and crew for a festive family trip. Usually we go to see Santa but this year we decided to do something a little different which didn’t involve the ‘big man’. Hubby had looked around on the internet to see what was … Read more
The title of this post really should be “Little Bean opens her first fashion store” but if that were the case, I would have to hand over her Nintendo 2DS so that she could actually play the game. After I had downloaded Style Boutique 2 to her 2DS she excitedly opened the game and played … Read more