We’ve had another brilliant game that we’ve been playing and enjoying from Drumond Park, Doh Nutters.. Doh Nutters DOH NUTTERS is the immensely popular elephantastic kids’ action game. Play the part of crazy, doughnut-loving elephants in this hilarious fun, fast action game. Each player takes a mask and three doughnuts that are the same colour …
I’ve failed my son. I know this. It was inevitable, I guess, that being the second child, I’d drop the ball somewhere. We all hear about second child syndrome, and I’m very aware of it. We are a lot more relaxed second time around, and I don’t get so hung up on development, milestones and …
Boo returned to preschool after the Easter holidays last week, so Little Man and I found ourselves without her for the first time in nearly 3 weeks. It sounds odd, but I think we needed it. Over the holidays we had the letter confirming Boo’s reception class place for September. It’s saddened me. She’s ready, …
Today on The Blog Lowdown, I’m delighted to be hosting Sara, from Mum Turned Mom Please Introduce yourself: Hi I’m Sara, I blog at Mum Turned Mom. I’m a Scottish mum of three; two boys and a girl; currently living in the US. Before moving to the US, I worked in construction… an engineer turned …
We’ve been doing a lot of work out in our back garden lately. So, the children have also been out there ‘helping’! They both love going outside, and Little Man can actually only be lured back inside with the promise of food! Boo’s enjoyed planting sunflower seeds with her auntie… and tending to her own …
We were recently sent another of Salina Yoon’s picture books, and having reviewed and enjoyed Penguin in Love, we sat down to read it as soon as it arrived! Found by Salina Yoon When Bear finds a lost stuffed toy bunny in the forest, he begins to worry. After all, the stuffed bunny must feel …
It’s May already! I’ve been sharing my weekly word for 4 months now, as have many of you, so thank you for continuing to link up. I love reading everyone’s chosen words, and it’s great to see so many familiar linkers, as well as new ones each week. It is a linky, so do please …
As today I’m celebrating John Lewis and their 150 year anniversary, I’m also guest hosting the lovely Iona from Redpeffer and her reflections and musings on baking over the years… I’m a child of the 1970’s. I know, I know, you would never have imagined in a million years that I’m of the flares generation …
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This is a collaborative post John Lewis have been in touch with me, to share the following news about a rather special year for them, and to offer up a fabulous give-away for one of my readers… John Lewis is pleased to announce plans to mark its 150th anniversary with a series of commemorative events …
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I sit here now, typing away on my keyboard at my desktop PC, with my iPhone next to me occasionally vibrating as I work, notifying me of a tweet, a blog comment, an Instagram like. I’ve written a few blog posts today, ready to share my thoughts with anyone and everyone deigning to listen, and …
For my very first ‘Papery Peep’ link up, as part of my #BringBackPaper campaign, I’m sharing a fabulous day out that I had earlier this month… I’ve meaning to visit Hay on Wye for years. A place full of bookshops is kind of like my mother-ship! So, this year, I decided to surprise my mum …
Thank you so much for continuing to support my #BringBackPaper campaign. It is for anyone and everyone who loves paper, and you can read more here. You absolutely don’t have to be a blogger to join in, though if you are, you’re more than welcome to blog about any involvement in it! Any and all …
A new toy arrived a couple of weeks ago from The Toadstool for us to #Toadtest. I was delighted to discover that it was one for Little Man (currently at 19 months old), though of course, Boo has been playing with it, too. It has been a huge hit, so I’ll share it with you… …
We were recently sent a new picture book, and Boo had me reading this one to her straight-away! Little Lou and the Woolly Mammoth by Paula Bowles When Little Lou finds a wriggly, squiggly piece of wool amongst a pile of toys, she curiously gives it a tug. But – what’s this? The wool tugs …
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We recently bought a tuff spot. I’d seen lots of play posts using them, though I wasn’t entirely convinced of their use, to be honest. But, after seeing a few ideas that appealed to me, and attending a play session at Boo’s preschool where she played at a tuff spot for ages, I decided to …
