12 cushions for £30 or less
Soft furnishing such as rugs, throws or cushions are a great way to transform your home without having to make big and expensive changes like painting or hanging wallpaper. They add texture and can...
View ArticleFirst Day at School – German style
As the shops are already luring us in with their back to school offers and all the pretty stationery on the shelves reminds me of my own back to school shopping, I thought I’d take you on a trip down...
View ArticleRostock Zoo: A girlie day out
Rostock Zoo is one of the places that we always, always, always visit when we are staying with my family in Germany. I’ve blogged about our visits in the past. Here, you can read about Amy’s very first...
View ArticlePuff pastry pizza with spinach, asparagus and more
It’s so hot at the moment that I really don’t fancy slaving in the kitchen for hours, so the other day I decided to make us a really quick but tasty dinner: a puff pastry pizza with spinach, asparagus...
View ArticleWookey Hole: A day with friends
Wookey Hole is a lovely place for little ones as there’s so much to see and explore, so it was the perfect place to take my lovely friend Andrea and her daughter Sophie when they came down to Bristol...
View ArticleAmy and Sophie have a splash
After our afternoon at Wookey Hole, we decided to let Amy and Sophie splash about in the fountains and pools at Millennium Square in Bristol before going for dinner at ZaZa Bazaar and look how much fun...
View ArticleMy Underpants Rule – a Twitter competition
If there was ever a time to protect our children and teach sexual predators like Rolf Harris and Jimmy Saville that they are no longer untouchable, the time is now! And that is why former police...
View ArticleThe world’s easiest washi tape craft – the picnic edition
We’re are planning a picnic with friends on Monday. Everything’s good, we’re thinking of things and picnic food to take and then Amy comes along and tells me that the picnic cutlery is boring. I guess...
View ArticleOur Autumn Bucket List 2014
Autumn will be a new beginning for us as a duo, the time where we start enjoying life again and have fun and for that exact reason, I thought it would be a good idea to come up with our very own autumn...
View ArticleTop tips for helping your child prepare for their exams
Important exams can be nerve wrecking for children and parents alike and if your family is gearing up for a GCSE year, you’ll no doubt want to do your bit to help your youngster achieve success. Here...
View Article10 Halloween face-painting and make-up ideas for kids
Halloween is just around the corner, but if you aren’t really into the whole dressing up game, but your kids still want to go trick or treating with their little friends, why not transform them into...
View ArticleAmy’s Kindergarten Update
“Amy has been going to kindergarten for almost two months now, so I thought I’d share an update with you about how she’s settled in and how it’s going so far…”
View ArticleAmy’s Kindergarten Update
“Amy has been going to kindergarten for almost two months now, so I thought I’d share an update with you about how she’s settled in and how it’s going so far…”
View ArticleThings to consider before giving birth
“Many women have a terrible birth experience that leaves them scarred – physically and mentally, so there are a lot of things to consider before giving birth. Home Birth Vs Hospital Birth Deciding...
View ArticleThe gift parents really want
“For years, we’ve been trawling the high street for perfumes, aftershave sets and jewellery for our parents. The calendar is filled with occasions when we get our wallets out and splash the cash....
View ArticleAdd space and light with a bathroom cabinet
“When we first moved into our new apartment, (I’ll get around to doing an apartment tour at one point, here’s the living room tour for starters) the bathroom was the biggest issue for me. Don’t get me...
View ArticleTeach your child to play on their own
“Amy has always been my Little Miss Independent. She’s very confident and loves trying things on her own and I have always encouraged her to do so while reassuring her that I am there to help, if she...
View ArticleCute Party Dresses for Little Girls
“Of course, fairies, princesses, and some combination of the two is always a popular theme for little girls, particularly those around preschool age. Many party dresses for little girls can always do...
View ArticleVogelpark Marlow – a day out
“My mum has wanted to take us to Vogelpark Marlow for years, but as I’m not really into birds (pigeons in pedestrian precincts give me the creeps), I always found an excuse as to why we should go...
View ArticleSpaghetti al verde
“Now, I love Italian cooking. It’s delicious, full of flavour and usually not very complicated, so I thought I’d stay in line with Italy’s fuss-free approach to cooking and make spaghetti al verde, a...
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