In the summer, it’s pretty humid, and few people have any skin issues. However, when the weather turns and the temperature dips, all heck can break loose. Going from heated rooms, heated cars and public transport into the cold over and over can set your skin on a rollercoaster ride – it’s a nightmare. Whilst…
It is that time of year when I start to think about Christmas celebrations. I love Christmas and I try to make our Christmas as special as possible by doing lots of Christmas activities, crafts and booking some magical events to get us all in the festive mood. Whilst September seems a little premature to…
This week we hit a milestone and I knew I had to document this very special occasion. On Monday 6th September, dressed in his new uniform and brand new sparkling shoes off went the baby of our family to join his Sisters in ‘big school’. With my eldest being in year 6 it will be…
Who doesn’t love Downton Abbey? It was always the perfect way to spend a Sunday evening. The characters, the storylines, the fashion and of course the decor. Who wouldn’t want a little mooch around the beautiful stately home. It is so grand and stylish I would love to give it a visit. Do you think…
My 4 year old recently received the ‘Fun To Learn With Hey Duggee’ magazine. Alfie loves magazines. He receives monthly pocket money from his grandparents and buys a magazine with it. Whilst I know he is very much swayed by the free gift on the front of most magazines (and this one is amazing!) he…
Preparing and knowing what to do are the most significant aspects you should consider to make your trip as smooth as possible. Do not worry about getting everything right because it is next to impossible with kids. So, if you are planning a trip with kids, here are a few things to keep in mind:…
I was chatting to my good friend last week and she was panicking about how to cope during the Summer holidays with 2 young children. Similar to me she doesn’t have to worry about childcare (she is a teacher) but the thought of having the kids home with her for 6 weeks is really overwhelming.…
Everything is so different at the moment when visiting places so I though it would be handy to write about our visit to Brimstage Maze during Covid. We visit Brimstage Maze every Summer. Situated in the Wirral it is the perfect place to visit with Children during the Summer holidays. Whilst it is a little…
I am always looking for book recommendations to read so I wanted to put together a few of the books that I have read this Spring (in hope that another blogger is doing exactly the same thing LOL!).Reading is my self care, my escapism. When I was younger I really loved an easy read chick…
As you know I am a huge advocate for learning through play, especially role play. As a Mummy of three I can see how much more my children learn when they are playing. A good example of this is during lockdown we always played shops. We have real snacks and real food, throughout the day…