Marwell Christmas – Magical!
Marwell Christmas can only be described as a truly magical family event. I have often wondered about taking the children to visit Santa at Marwell, but never quite got organised enough. So getting the opportunity to visit this year, we…
Recycling – Waste not Want Not
A recent article in the Guardian said that the UK just doesn’t recycle enough. As a family, I think we’re quite good at recycling. That said, we do have some hot debates on whether certain items CAN be recycled, or…
My handbag essentials
Guest Post Being a working woman and a mum to my three year old child, I mostly tend to lug around a lot of stuff which I consider as my “essentials”! My husband often makes fun of me carrying a huge bag to work or while going out. However, it usually comes handy for me as it is the one-stop solution for everything me and my family needs.
6 Tips to Prevent Your Garden Being Damaged by Winter Weather
Collaborative Post. If there is one thing you can predict, it is the unpredictable British weather. Howling gales, storms, lashing rain, icy cold, snow, hail and winter sunshine can pass overhead all in one day. For the gardener, night frosts and chilly day time temperatures make a…
Mr Tumble Soft Toy and Spotty Bag! #Review
Mr Tumble is a well-loved character from the CBeebies show Something Special. Golden Bear Toys have a range of Mr Tumble toys, perfect for children who love the show! We were delighted to be sent a Mr Tumble soft toy,…
Lovedrobe Dress to impress
Lovedrobe recently contacted me to ask if I’d be interested in trying one of their dresses. While I’m usually spotted in jeans, I adore dresses! Lovedrobe are a plus-size online shop, stocking sizes 16 – 32, offering a wide variety…
Miffy’s Tulips
Miffy’s tulips are perhaps as iconic as Miffy herself, but did you know that the exact colour of tulip has never naturally existed? Until now! After 15 years of patient cultivation and cross fertilisation, Dutch tulip breeders have finally produced…
Dinosaur DNA, Great Gizmos – Review
Dinosaurs fascinate my children, and Dinosaur DNA sounded like the perfect activity for my inquisitive 8-year-old to try out. Inside the box, is everything you need to get started. A big block containing the dinosaur bones and test tube containing…
Palava Christmas Party Style
Palava are probably best known for their beautifully illustrated story book dresses. Their dresses bring to life the story book which they arrive with. Yes, each dress comes with its own Palava story book! Formerly known as Poppy England (Established 1980),…
The Night Before Christmas at The Haymarket, Basingstoke.
What better way to get into the festive spirit than a trip to see The Night Before Christmas at Basingstoke’s The Haymarket Theatre. Running from Thursday 1st December until Sunday 4th December 2016. As a parent of three children, Christmas…
Eco-Friendly Family Life
