family life, our adventures
For the last four years during the run up to christmas we have welcomed elves into our home to help create some christmas magic. Over the years the children have all loved getting up each morning to see the fun and mischief the elves have been up to while they… Read more“An Elf For Christmas”
Over the last couple of years escape rooms have been appearing around the country. They are cooperative themed group puzzle challenges that can bring an element of fun and competitiveness to solving problems against the clock. Last week we were sent Escape Room The Game which brings all the fun… Read more“Escape Room The Game”
I have fond memories of watching Thunderbirds as a child with my bothers and sister. It became a ritual to watch it during tea on a weekend as a treat. So when I was asked a couple of weeks ago if I would like to take a look at the… Read more“Thunderbirds Are Go Toys”
Towards the end of the summer holidays we were kindly sent some Strictly Briks to play with. I wasn’t sure how they would be recieved to start with but I shouldn’t have worried because when I showed the children they immediately wanted to try them out. We were sent a… Read more“Creative fun with Strictly Briks”
Yesterday myself and the younger two decided to visit Folly Farm. So after breakfast we made our way there, it’s about a 40 minute drive from us which means visits there can be spontaneous at times. Despite the weather being overcast and showery we were determined to go and spend… Read more“Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo”
Two weeks ago Erin was sent some adorable ultra small Nanables. Erin loves toys that she can collect and also take everywhere with her so I knew that these delightful colourful dwellings were going to be an instant hit with her! I was right! As soon as Erin saw the… Read more“Introducing the colourful world of Nanables”
Last week we were lucky enough to get our hands on some of the brand new Smashers Dino series 3. Rowan especially was so excited and spent two days picking up the egg and asking if it was time to open them yet! We’d been asked not to open them… Read more“Zuru Smashers Epic Dino Egg”
With Mother’s day a week away you still have time to sort out the perfect gift to say ‘Thank you Mum’. But have you thought about buying something a little different? Yes Mum’s love flowers and chocolates but have you considered buying something else? Well look no further because Newbridge… Read more“Delight your mum this Mother’s Day with a gift from Newbridge Silverware”
Some people regard pond maintenance as a simple, straightforward process. You might think that after constructing your pond, all you need to do is sit, relax and enjoy the benefits of the pond. However, that’s not the case. You need to invest time and resources into maintaining your pond or… Read more“5 things to know about caring for you pond pump”
A couple of weeks ago I was kindly sent some pieces of clothing from 45REVS for myself and dad of 3, to try. It was lovely to get something for us rather than the children! Although E very quickly took a shine to the hat I was gifted. It was… Read more“Northern Soul clothing with 45REVS”