I can barely believe that it’s already that time of the month to sit and reflect upon the things which I have #LikedandLoved. We seem to be cruising through the calendar at such speed that I’m scarcely able to tell the days apart! Here’s a few of the things which I have #LikedandLoved this month: Hats Off For World Book Day To celebrate World Book Day, my children were asked to create hats based upon their favourite stories, authors and books. E decided she wanted to be Mary Poppins whereas J opted to decorate a top hat with his very own comic creations.…
Welcome to this weeks spring themed #MySundaySnapshot post. #MySundaySnapshot is a recently launched blog-linky that you are more than welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you fancy taking part. I cannot cope with being late, thus arrive early for almost everything, which results in having to wait around for whichever event my family or I may be attending. This weekend our daughter E had a birthday party which once again we arrived early for, thus took a short stroll in an effort to kill some time. Whilst on our walk, we were dazzled by row upon row of stunning, sunshine-yellow daffodils.…
The holidays have finally arrived, though I’ve spent the past month referring to them as ‘The Easter Break’ this isn’t the case at all as Easter falls far later this year. It doesn’t feel as though we’ve reached the end of March, although my bank balance may wish to differ. Time seems to fly by when you’re busy with children, work and everything else. I barely even know what day of the week it is never mind what the date happens to be! So without further waffle or wittering, here are some of my #LittleLoves throughout March: Read I have been meaning to pick and to peruse a book for myself this month.…
Prior to Christmas a colleague and good friend of mine recommend Staccups as a gift for my kids. At the time however, I’d already got my gifts sorted and stashed ready for the big day. I was there rather elated when were recently asked whether we’d be interested in reviewing the Staccups game. Staccups Staccups (designed and created by University Games) is a fast-paced, fun, family game which is a race against the clock, testing reaction times, hand-eye coordination and colour-ordering skills. Suitable for two to four players, Staccups is recommended for players aged eight years and over. However, our little lady (who is currently only five years of age) rather enjoyed playing this game and even beat me in a few rounds.…
Developers of technology have come up with many things that have been amazing in the last few years that affect our everyday lives. Among the new innovations are smart products to make your gardening simpler. These are meant to make caring for your garden less of a chore and they will free up more time for you to sit and relax in the sunshine. Lawns There is now a robotic lawnmower that will cut the lawn while you are not even there. It can cover an area of 1000sq.m with just one charge and is so quiet you can still hear yourself speak when it is in operation.…
Unboxing and unwrapping seems to be all the rage at present, our kids are no exception as they too both love watching and taking part in unwrapping and unboxing various products and toys. We were recently sent a range of ‘Teamsterz Micro Motorz‘ to unwrap, unbox and review. Both J & E were super excited to unwrap and unbox the five ‘Micro Motorz’ packs which we were very kindly sent. What Are Teamsterz Micro Motorz? Suitable for children aged three years and over, Teamsterz Micro Motorz are a recently launched range of collectible cars and accessories. Teamsterz Micro Motorz feature over twenty cars in each series to collect, which range across four differing teams: Speed Demonz, Nitro Chargerz, Hot Rodz and Monster Treadz.…
Keeping our kids safe isn’t about worrying all the time, as much as it is keeping a sharp eye out. Being watchful and knowing what to notice, when it might matter, and when you can be like Elsa and just let it go. That kind of judgement is far more valuable than just fretting your life away in constant terror. So knowing what to watch for in your own home, knowing where to look on your walls for water dangers and finding out if your house needs damp proofing, that right there is some valuable knowledge. To help you with this, make good use of the following two lists.…
It’s been a none-stop till you drop kind of day, yet for once I don’t really feel all that tired. I’m sure that come tomorrow morning, when the alarm clock kicks in, I’ll wonder which planet I reside upon and wish I’d gone to bed earlier. Until then however, I feel fairly energised which I’m guessing is partly down to the lighter nights and the idea of two weeks holiday just around the corner. We have all sorts of plans for the half term; with it being Paul’s birthday and almost Easter we’re hoping to get away for a few days as a family and to have a whole lot of fun, without being confined to four walls – Here’s hoping that the weather behaves itself!…
Side hustles have an increasingly popular appeal for the modern digital user. Indeed, we all know that the traditional 9 AM to 5 PM office job doesn’t fit the bill anymore. More and more households want to gain financial freedom and stability; all of which can be challenging to obtain if you only depend on your day-to-day career. Indeed, if you’ve never played the “What if” game before, now the best time to start: What happens if you lose your job? What happens if the company has to cut down your hours? If you can’t find a satisfying answer to these questions, you’re probably better placed to understand why side hustles are a game-changer.…
Vet supplies are required in a number of different industries. Perhaps you run a school or college? Maybe you are looking for supplies for your laboratory? Or, you could run a veterinary practice and require vet supplies for the day-to-day running of your business. Or, perhaps you need supplies for your own pet? No matter which applies, it goes without saying that you need to purchase products with care. When it comes to animal healthcare, you can’t afford to take risks or use products that have not been tested. Quality is always the most important thing, but what else should you consider?…
What better after a busy day at school than a play on the park and a quick walk along the beach? Ice creams all round? Yeh – that would have been even better, only the beach cafe happened to be shut that afternoon, much to my children’s disappointment. I’ve said it time and time again but we are so lucky to live where we do, the beach only a stones throw away – it makes for the perfect place to visit at the end of the day, somewhere to wind down before heading home. I would once have to run around after the kids, helping them to climb up random obstacles whereas these days I’m more of an observer, they no longer require Mummy to run around after them, they keep each other entertained – J has even mastered the art of getting both his sister and himself onto the zip wire which is both sweet and rather scary to watch.…
Every now and then we are sent products to review; usually toys, games and such-like for the kids, which they love to open and to share their thoughts upon – what kid wouldn’t? Whilst this photo will be used as part of an upcoming review, I thought I’d share it as part of the ‘ordinary moments’ series, as this has become something which they have grown used to over the years, yet something they still get incredibly excited about each and every time we receive a package to put to the test… My kids are experts in unboxing and package peeling, they make swift work of the job that’s for sure.…
Welcome to this weeks rather floral #MySundaySnapshot post. #MySundaySnapshot is a recently launched blog-linky that you are more than welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you fancy taking part. Spring is in the air, which is about time as I’m done with winter weather! I’ve had it with being stuck indoors – whilst I love my house and the comforts which it contains, I cannot cope with being hostage to the weather. As I stood, wrapped in a chunky-knit cardigan, watching the children as they played on the park, I noticed that my feet were surrounded by daisies.…
As I said in my previous post, weekends simply aren’t long enough! It doesn’t matter how hard we try to get everything done and dusted there’s always appointments, places to be and things to do either in or out of the house. If I were to list of all the things that we do over the weekend, I’d either bore you to tears or waste quite a few sheets of A4 paper. I am well aware that our schedule is a little squeezed over the weekend yet the kids are quite happy to muck in and to do their bit. Having taken our little lady to her swimming lesson (which is a fifty-minute drive away), I was suddenly aware that I was driving what felt like a skip on wheels.…
How is it that weekends go by in the blink of an eye? Two days simply just aren’t enough! Whilst I was lucky to be left to laze in bed for an extra few hours yesterday, it didn’t seem to make a jot of difference, as I still feel completely and utterly exhausted no matter how much rest I seem to get. I really ought to get to bed earlier but I’m a night owl or perhaps a vampire, as I function far better in the darkness than the daylight. By the time that the kids have had their tea, finished their homework, had a bath, read a story and are tucked up in bed, there’s only an hour or two before it’s bedtime for us.…
Welcome to this weeks #MySundaySnapshot post, a recently launched blog-linky that you are more than welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you fancy taking part. Having a child with travel sickness can be stressful for both the child and the parent, especially if you happen to the one behind the wheel. To avoid danger or disaster (by which I’m referring to my daughter plastering herself and the upholstery with puke) I’ve become accustomed to making a number of stops whilst on the road with my little lady. Over the years I have found a number of scenic side-roads and stops at which our little lady can either have a short stroll, take a breather or empty the contents of her stomach whichever she pleases. …
Thanks to the weather, we’ve been stuck indoors for the majority of our spare time together, thus I haven’t snapped many shots of late. However, this recent photo of my crazy kids sat within close proximity to each other is a current favourite of mine and one which I thought I’d share as part of the Siblings project series. Whilst we have a large people carrier with tonnes of space, I tend to use the Mini most often when out and about. The kids are quite content squeezed into the back seats and I’m far happier driving something a little smaller, speedier and let’s face it – far more stylish than an MPV!…
It’s finally Friday! I’m not sure whether it’s the god-awful weather or the fact that I’m absoloutly cream-crackered, either way I’m rather relieved that the weekend has arrived. It’s been the most bonkers and bizarre week, there have been many points at which I’ve seriously wondered whether I’m either in the midst of a bad dream or worse – being filmed for some warped reality show. Earlier this week for example, I took E to the hospital for an eye test. Said eye-test somehow resulted in me cracking my tooth and having to make an emergency visit to the dentist. This was followed shortly by a lengthy diversion in which E and I sat stationary whilst watching a Police Man being chased down the road by a bull … I was later told that the clothing which I had chosen to wear for the day was not only inside out but also back to front!…
I’d like to think that our kids get their creativity from Paul and I, whether that’s true who knows. Either way both J & E are incredibly creative kids, who seem at their happiest when sat at the table with their colouring pens and crayons. Little Miss Mindful E has become rather taken with what we refer to as ‘mindful colouring’ whereas J has transferred his skills to his laptop, which he is now using to create a range of comic strips and animations upon. Little Graphics Guy Whilst I’m forever trying to find homes for the kids endless piles of pictures, portraits and such-like, I couldn’t be a prouder parent. …
I often wonder if our beloved basset hound Maisy is half-human as she is happiest whilst wearing clothes, which seems rather odd considering that she is a dog. We discovered Maisy’s love for clothing during Halloween, when she dressed up in a witches outfit. Maisy didn’t seem to mind being dressed up at all, although once we had finished our trick or treating she was rather reluctant to have the clothing removed. She is forever raiding the washing basket, carrying our clothes to her bed and laying upon them, often wriggling herself into the odd shirt or jacket. Bassets’ are certainly a bizarre breed of dog, they are far from ‘normal’!…
