The Ultimate in Bathtime Fun – Crazy Soap

My children like having a bath. The younger two sometimes go in together and have a range of bathtime toys to entertain them. However, there are always the evenings where they are distracted by other things and a bit reluctant to get in the bath. We were lucky enough to be offered the opportunity to … Continue reading →

Who Is My Sunshine? – The Gallery

When I saw the theme for this week’s Gallery, I immediately remembered that song “You are my sunshine”. When I had my first baby boy, he loved his playnest. There was a bright sunshine thing that played that song every time he touched it. There were other mobile toys attached to the play nest but … Continue reading →

What Are Your Reasons To Be Cheerful?

I woke up today feeling that actually I have quite a lot to be happy about right now. So my Reasons to be Cheerful this week will be easy to come up with. 1. My legs are not hurting. Last Friday, I started having severe pains in my arms and legs. On Saturday, the pain … Continue reading →

You Are So Like The Queen – Jubilee Fun Questions and Answers

I can avoid it no longer.  I have made bunting and have attended a Very British Jubilee lunch do.  I am tasked with making cupcakes for school and helping my children do scrapbooks on the Queen.  I am invited to a very posh bit of a do on Sunday.  My local town is doing countless … Continue reading →

Patrick Holford Get Up And Go – A Review

I was sent a sample of  Patrick Holford Get Up and Go! Low GL Breakfast Shake (£18.15 for 300g, http://www.nutricentre.com) It appeals in that it is a quick breakfast shake powder and clearly has good nutrional content.  It’s could be ideal for busy mums who are constantly on the move and are worried that they sometimes … Continue reading →

What Bargains Have I Picked Up This Week? – Magpie Monday

Regular readers will now that when I go bargain hunting I buy things that are a little quirky or that I find appealing to the eye. This week’s bargains are of a more practical nature. Again, I am celebrating the joys of the Netmums Nearly New Boards.  Anyone would think I was sponsored by Netmums but … Continue reading →

Water Retention?

Since Friday last week, I have had excruciating pains in my lower arms and lower legs. They came out of blue and are like nothing I have experienced before. I gave it a day to see if they passed and then the weekend made seeing the GP impossible.  I visited a pharmacist who told me … Continue reading →

Silent Sunday

Kenco Millicano Stick Packs – Review

Kenco Millicano is a wholebean instant coffee that offers the convenience of instant with the quality and taste reminiscent of roast and ground coffee. I love the taste but then I like all coffee.  However, my fussy son says he only wants to drink Kenco Millicano so that is quite a recommendation. Now, new Kenco … Continue reading →

Do You Shop Online? Savvy Online Shopper Friday

Last week, I started a meme about online shopping.   The idea is that every Friday I will write a post and encourage bloggers to join in to celebrate the joys and experiences of online shopping.  You might write about an unusual purchase or one that made you feel good.   You might share an online store you … Continue reading →