We were delighted to take part in the 99p stores summer challenge, to see how much fun we could have after purchasing ten items from a 99p store using vouchers we were kindly given. Where did I start – well a trip to the 99p store of course. I don’t usually visit this shop as …
Walkers Mighty Lights Crisps – Review
Everyone loves munching on some crisps for a tasty snack so when I was sent some of the new Walkers Mighty Lights crisps to try, I knew I’d have plenty of willing taste testers at home to give me their thoughts. With just 114 calories per pack and having 30% less fat than standard crisps …
Potty Training – How to go about it
One thing I’m struggling with at the moment is potty training. Although Mister B seems to know when he wants to go, he neglects to tell me which can be very frustrating. Below are some hints and ideas on how to go about it. The Dreaded Potty Unfortunately, we all know that potty training isn’t …
Summer Play Linky
Welcome to the Summer Play Linky, which has been running over a different blog each week over the summer holidays. This week it is my turn to host and I’m going to share with you painting in the garden – an activity I usually shy away from but one my children love and have so …
Painting in the Garden
I’m never keen on messy play, so summer is the ideal time of year for me to get the children outside and let them be creative with paint. A few days ago, I took a long strip of paper (some packaging paper that had come with a parcel I was sent) and laid it across …
Chuggington Chugger of the Year DVD – Review
One thing that any little boy loves is trains, and a programme that both of mine have always loved watching is Chuggington on CBeebies. It always keeps them amused watching Brewster, Koko, Zephie and the other trainees going about their tasks so when we were sent the new Chuggington Chugger of the Year DVD to …
A day out for Bank Holiday Monday in Pictures
It was Bank Holiday Monday today, and the sun was shining. We hadn’t really planned anything and I didn’t want to go to far, so we took a stroll up to the Plymouth Hoe with Miss M on her bike and Mister B in his pushchair. It wasn’t too busy and the weather was much …
Secret Ready Brek Cookies
We love baking and I remember many years ago making Secret Cookies with Ready Brek. I knew my children would love these so thought we’d give them a go as something to occupy Miss M during the summer on a rainy day. Mister B wanted to assist too and insisted on wearing Miss M’s Hello …
Karin Akesson “Love To Shop” Black Canvas Tote Bag
Every girl loves to go shopping and this Black Canvas Tote Bag by Karin Akesson from Gifts4Gifts.com is perfect to carry all your bits and pieces whether it’s for a casual day out or on a shopping trip itself. This black tote bag was kindly sent to me from Gifts4Gifts, designed by Karin Akesson and …
Cussons Mum & Me Little Explorers Bathtime Fun
Bath time with my two is sometime a battle, but I always keep an eye out for something exciting to keep them occupied and entertained while they are in the water. So when I was offered the new Little Explorers range from Cussons Mum & Me to try, I was eager to try it and …