Reviews
Swann CCTV System from Maplin
October is National Home Security Month. According to the National Home Security Month website: “Research shows that when the clocks go back burglaries spike by a huge 38%!” A potentially worrying statistic, and certainly a reason to check your home…
Pregnancy, fitness and SPD
I wanted to try to stay active during this pregnancy. Mostly because one of my dearest friends is getting married 8 months after my baby is due. I don’t want to feel terrific pressure to lose weight after giving birth.…
An eclectic list for Christmas..
If you think it’s too early for me to be writing about Christmas, look away now. Every year, my husband asks me what I want for Christmas, and I can never answer. This year, I have it all planned out,…
#WIN a Dairy Diary and Cookbook!
Every year I can’t wait to get a Dairy Diary. I love the family friendly format – there’s plenty of room to record what everyone is up to! I also love the simple to follow seasonal recipes included within the…
Scalextric for age 3+ – My First Scalextric
The boys love Scalextric, but when Yo tries to join in it’s an utter disaster. The controls are sensitive, and she ends up with a car flying off the track on a bend! Much to the frustration of Mr G who…
Outdoor development and our children: How are they confronting nature?
Collaborative Guest post Between 1970 and the late 1990s, to be sent to your room as a child with no access to the outdoors was a suitable punishment for bad behaviour; now, many children would prefer to be in their bedroom than…
Outgrowing your home?
Making the most of the space you have in your home is so important. Whether you look for clever storage solutions for essentials such as coats and shoes, or minimise clutter, there is a time when you might feel you…
Airfix Quick Build VW campervan
Airfix Quick Build are aimed at children aged 5+. There is no gluing or painting, the parts just click together to form a perfect model. We were delighted to be sent an Airfix Quick Build VW campervan to take on…
Makita Power Washer
Our trusty Power Washer stopped working at the start of the summer. Living in the country, we use our power washer to clean mud from the car, as well as keep paved areas looking clean. So, buying a replacement jet…
How does smoking impact your body?
Guest Post. When it comes to smoking, it can affect your body in many different ways. Increasing your risk of cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease and many other illnesses, perhaps the time to quit is now.