Den building brings back so many happy memories for me, I remember building huge dens with my friends. We would grab as many items of furniture and blankets as we could so that we could have ‘rooms’ within our dens (I have carried that on into my tents when camping, I like ‘rooms’). I couldn’t … Read more
Some of the best blog events to be invited to are the ones with the word ‘playdate’ in them, add to that Little Tikes and you’re onto a winner. A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to attend such a playdate at Milton Keynes (which made a nice change from London). I didn’t really … Read more
It was a weekend of jobs for us, for once we had no plans to go anywhere so we took the opportunity of spare time and good weather to get out in the garden, have a sort out in the garage and open up all the windows and doors at home to give the house … Read more
Last weekend we all jumped in the family wagon and set off in the direction of the sunny Skegness to stay with our friends and see what the So Festival had to offer. Although I have visited Skegness many times since moving to Peterborough over 10 years ago for day trips here and there, this … Read more
River Island is pleased to announce that they are one of the main sponsors for this year’s Lollibop festival, taking place at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from 16-18 August. The three-day event is the UK’s only festival where all the entertainment is for children. River Island will be hosting the ‘Design Den’ where festival goers … Read more
When the sun shines it makes all the difference doesn’t it! It’s even better when the sun shines and you have great friends to enjoy it with. This weekend we were joined by one of my oldest friends (although she is younger than me), MumtoC and her family. We had a lovely relaxing time and … Read more
This afternoon, our world narrowed delightfully to just the three of us. With Curly at his Mum’s and Little Bean enjoying a sleepover at Nanna’s, Beanie Boy had the rare treat of undivided attention from both Mummy and Daddy. Post-nap, we ventured into town for some errands – a mundane task, one might think, but … Read more
There is no other way to describe Burping Burt other than ‘the new Marmite’, people are either going to LOVE Burping Burt or they are going to HATE it and I guess that depends largely on your sense of humour. Personally I think this is a game which all children will love and find completely … Read more
I have always enjoyed doing arts and crafts myself. I love to draw, paint, make jewellery, sew, do needlecraft, and knit. From the first opportunity that I could, I introduced Curly, Little Bean and Beanie Boy to crafting, too. They all love to do it, but it would appear that Little Bean has developed Mummy’s … Read more