As a child, I would have my Mum read my Nursery Rhyme book to me repeatedly at bedtimes. I couldn’t get enough of them. Even as I grew up, I couldn’t bring myself to give it away, so I kept it for my own children, and they have loved it as much as I did. … Read more
Cots have come such a long way since the days when we were shopping for our babies, there certainly wasn’t the choice in colours and styles that there is now. Wood or white was pretty much our only option. Today, parents-to-be are spoilt for choice but I know if I was currently in the market … Read more
Camping season for us began back in April this year but at the start of July, we attended our first Festival of the year at Cornbury Festival in Oxfordshire. It was our second experience of the Cornbury Festival and it was all that we wanted and more. This time around we took an extra teen … Read more
It’s time to talk about festivals again and this time I’m telling you about the first-ever Over the Hill festival. The beautiful Oxfordshire countryside is destined to become immersed in the world of Americana. Over the Hill Festival Proudly presented by Glovebox Live, the Over the Hill festival will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 26th … Read more
Last Tuesday I was invited to spend a surreal evening on board a floating campsite on the Thames to celebrate 100 years of the Caravan with Julia Bradbury and a few celebrity friends. We celebrated with a glass or two of bubbles and a specially created vegan Caravan birthday cake (which was delicious). 100 Years … Read more
In a household with four children, we know toys. We know what kids love and what quickly gets pushed to one side. The one thing that has often surprised me is how much children still gravitate towards the more traditional toys, not the battery operated plastic ones but those with more attention to detail. At … Read more
The UK’s biggest pregnancy and parenting event, The Baby Show, with MadeForMums, is coming to the Birmingham NEC for three days only! Running from Friday 17th until Sunday 19th May, it is sure to be a fantastic shopping experience for new and expectant parents from across the Midlands and beyond, as over 200 baby brands … Read more
Movie night for us this past weekend was a heartwarming one which the whole family enjoyed. Dolphin Kick is set on a tropical island during Spring break. It follows 10-year-old Luke Mahoney who is on vacation with his Dad and Sister who is still trying to find his way through life after the loss of … Read more
Mother’s (or Mum’s as I prefer it) come in all shapes and sizes, don’t they? Which is why I often wonder why high street shops always go for the pink and girly flowery gifts. Obviously, I would love any gift that my children choose for me but I would never choose the flowery, uber-feminine gifts … Read more