Amazon Voucher Giveaway

 

Welcome back to the blog!!! It's time for a brand new giveaway!!! 

This time it's for a £50 Amazon voucher!!!

Children's Book Bundle Giveaway

 

It's a brand new week so it's time for a brand new giveaway!!! I'm sticking with the book theme and this time I'll be giving away a bundle of children's books.

Hiding Him Book Giveaway

 

Welcome back to the blog!!! I'm back again with another giveaway!!!

There's going to be lots over the next few months and you'll see books, vouchers, festive treats (yes, I know it's August) and much, much more!!!

So, who's ready for the next giveaway?

Stationary Bundle Giveaway

 

Building Brains : How Educational Toys Enhance Developmental Skills In Kids

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As parents, we constantly seek the best ways to nurture our children's growth and development and to give them the very best start.

In the early years, from the very beginning, play is a big part of a child's life, and bringing in educational toys can significantly enhance their developmental skills. This article explores the types of educational toys for toddlers and young children, focusing on the best options that foster imagination, cognitive abilities, and physical skills.

The Importance of Educational Toys

Educational toys are specifically designed to stimulate learning and development. They are crafted to promote various skills, such as problem-solving, motor coordination, and creativity. For toddlers and young children, these toys serve as essential tools for cognitive and physical development, providing a foundation for future learning.

 

Well, it's been a while hasn't it? 

Affordable Ways to Make Your Home Look Expensive

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Sometimes, you can make your house look expensive without busting your bank account open. It’s a look and a feel that you are going for, so do you really need to spend the money on the real thing? 

Here are a few additions and changes you can make to your home to give it that posh feeling.

How To Budget For Emergency Home Repairs

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While our homes are certainly the place we feel the most comfortable in the world, they are buildings and buildings need maintenance. This means that taking an active approach towards planning for potential emergency situations can be worthwhile, be that a broken pipe starting to flood your bathroom, or pests that may come without you really noticing.

Budgeting for emergency home repairs, in the same way you might prepare for a car breakdown, is a good idea. This might just be used during a rushed morning where you lose your keys on the train, or perhaps it could be to repair weather damage after a particularly intensive storm.

Whatever the reason, having a few homeowner provisions in place to prepare and have your problem attended to is a great way to get started. In this post, we hope to discuss how to achieve that approach and more, and what kind of positive effect it can have. 

Here's a few ideas.......

Summer Essentials For Your Daughter

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With summer just around the corner, it is time to prepare your girl's warm weather wardrobe. Take some time to plan a lovely dress and matching accessories for the upcoming special occasions. 

Here are some tips to consider!

What To Put In Place For A Secure Tomorrow

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It's a question that all parents eventually face: what do we need to do to ensure our children have a secure future? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there are some basic things you can put in place to give your family the best chance for a bright tomorrow.

Keeping Your Garden Safe For Your Little Ones To Play In

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Keeping your garden safe for your little ones to play in is essential. They can’t be cooped up inside all day, even if this works better for you. One of the things that you can do is open the back door and let them play outside though. Sit by the door and supervise while doing whatever it is that you need to be doing. This way, everyone is happy! But, you need to make sure that your garden is safe for your little ones to play in before you can let them out, which is exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at in this article. 

Keep reading down below if you would like to find out more.

How To Take An Art Hobby To The Next Level

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Art is a fantastic hobby to have these days. It allows you to release those creative urges, it can be surprisingly therapeutic, and it’s also a good way to meet new people thanks to the many communities that surround art. Whether you’re a budding painter or someone that enjoys colouring books, there are plenty of ways to ease yourself into an art hobby.

But what should you do if you want to take it to a new level?

How To Plan A Kid's Birthday Party That They'll Love

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When it comes to kids' birthday parties, there are a lot of different opinions on how to go about it. Some parents like to keep it small and straightforward, while others go all out with games, prizes, and themed decorations. No matter which route you choose, there are some basics that all parents need to know when planning a birthday party for their child.

How Do My Child’s Lifestyle Choices Affect Their Education?

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Young people don’t tend to understand the full ramifications of poor lifestyle choices, so its up to their parents to help guide them in the right direction. Not only are things like a poor diet, lack of sleep, and limited exercise bad for their physical and mental health, but they can also have a negative impact on their education. 

For this reason, I have teamed up with a pre-prep school in Hampshire to share some of the ways in which your child’s progress in school can be hindered by their lifestyle.

How To Raise A Respectful Child

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No parent wants to raise a disrespectful child, who is rude to people or disregards the rule, but respect is something that our youngsters have to learn, not something that they are born with. With this in mind, you may be wondering what you can do as a mum or dad to help your child understand how to behave appropriate, and how to treat others. 

Here are some tips from a prep school in Hertfordshire.

How To Boost Your Child’s Creativity

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Make believe play, doodles and storytelling are more than just a bit of fun for children, they are creative activities that can have lasting benefits on their development and even their health. There are lots of reasons why creativity is important; it can improve cognitive abilities and improve mood. With that said, you may be wondering how you can boost your child’s creativity. 

Here are some tips from an alternative school in London.

Helping Your Child Develop their Fine Motor Skills

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A lot of our daily tasks require us to control the small muscles in our hands and wrists, such as holding cutlery, writing a letter, or doing up the buttons on our coat. We call these controlled movements our fine motor skills. Of course, our new-born babies do not yet have the skills, and they must be developed and practiced over time.

Important Skills To Teach Your Kids

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As a parent, you are always going to question what you do. It is within every parent’s nature. You want the best for your child. Initially, it starts off with questioning how well they are developing and helping them develop their vocabulary or fine motor skills.

Then as they start getting older, you start asking yourself how self-sufficient your child is. How well will they cope on their own? Do you have the required life skills that will be needed to face the challenges that lie ahead?

4 Ways To Keep Up With What's Happening Near You

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There's nothing more frustrating than not being able to stay up-to-date with the latest local news and events. Whether you're a busy professional or a stay-at-home mom, it's important to have access to the most recent information in your community. In this blog post, we will discuss four ways that you can stay up-to-date with local news and events, and also avoid fake news!

Switzerland: Travelling To The Land Of Green Meadows, Lakes & The Alps

Switzerland is a beautiful country in Central Europe, built essentially in the Alps. Green meadows, countless lakes and snow-capped peaks give it a unique form, which has been identified around the world as a sign of peace and prosperity. The Swiss are still famous for their watches, knives, and chocolates. They are also famous for their ski resorts and chalets, which are the meeting place of the international jet set and their picturesque cities, most of which are built on the shores of a lake.

Helping Your Child Find Their Passion

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While it’s not integral your child finds a hobby to explore, having a passion or big interest in their life will boost a range of skills to allow them to become more developed and happier individuals. It’s not always straightforward, however, as some children can take a while to find what they enjoy and what they’re good at. If you’re struggling, here are some tips this private school in Notting Hill recommends to help your child find their passion.

How To Have The Bad News Conversation With Kids

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As we are heading on many journeys in life it can mean that we will invariably start to go through tough times with our children. As much as we try to protect our children and look after ourselves, there will be moments in life when we have to break bad news or we need to find out something about them that may not seem quite right. And this is why it's important that you learn to talk and have a good method of communication with them. But what does it really take to talk to your children about the big issues?

Helping Your Child Develop Their Vocabulary

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Vocabulary will be the way your child works on their speech, how to construct sentences and how to build on their English Language skills. It’s also an essential way of allowing children to pick up new phrases, support others and develop their communication skills. So how can we help our children with their vocab? Here are some top tips from a private nursery in London.

Making Your Kids Bedroom As Comfortable As Possible

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One of the things that you have got to do as a parent is ensure that your kids have a comfortable room. 

A little space to call their own, that makes them feel safe and secure. Their room is their personal space, and you need to make sure that it is the best that it can possibly be. 

Here are a few things to consider when decorating your child''s bedroom and making it homely for them. 

The Importance Of Pastoral Care In Schools

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Pastoral care is a feature seen more in private schools, colleges and academies, but it’s also a hugely beneficial system employed in schools to ensure the protection and safety of pupils. In layman’s terms, pastoral care ensures the health and wellbeing of students in school and how they can be supported through their academic pursuits.

This private school in Middlesex has put together some reasons why pastoral care is hugely important for schools to provide for its students.

How To Raise A Resilient Child

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When it comes to preparing children for the world that’s ready to be explored, they need to have a general understanding of what could come their way and how to react when problems occur. This is known as resilience training - showing children how to tackle difficult situations and face adversity that happens in front of them.

From a young age the concept is going to be alien to them, but even when your child’s a toddler they’re able to understand the importance of resilience through play, having fun with friends and when they get to nursery and starting school. Here are some tips to build resilience in your child from this prep school in East Sussex.

Valencia ~ Reasons Why It Should Be On Your Travel List

Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, is a delicious combination of modern architecture and medieval sanctuary! A mixture of old and new buildings, giving it an extraordinary, unique feeling. These are the reasons that will make you want to visit it!!!

4 Perks To Buying A Brand New Home

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If you’re a home buyer then chances are you may be torn between buying an older property or something new such as a house that is currently in development. Over the last few years new builds have risen in popularity, sometimes you’ll even find that apartment-style homes are being sold out before they’re even finished being built! There are a lot of questions and concerns for homebuyers about getting a brand new home. 

Will it look good? Can it stand the tests of time? Are they safe? Are they even eco-friendly?

There are a whole array of questions that are being asked and it’s completely understandable too! Newer built homes are coming out at a much faster rate so of course there will be questions about it. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, last-time buyer or anything in between, this post will get you the answers you need!

12 Budget Friendly Ways To Treat Yourself This Christmas

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According to research, Christmas shopping in the UK started as early as October 2021. Many people look forward to this season as it is an opportunity to wrap up the year on a joyful note. You may have gotten gifts for everyone else but yourself. You may also be occupied with last minute plans and family traditions, forgetting to include yourself in your plans. However, you can pamper yourself without breaking the bank. 

Here are some easy ideas to help you treat yourself this season.

3 Ways To Learn New Things In 2022

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As Christmas creeps ever closer, the New Year is almost upon us.

And with it, an onslaught of New Year’s Resolutions. Losing weight, quitting smoking and saving money are amongst the most common, whilst others may direct their efforts towards finding a new job or moving house.

You might have your sights set on growing new skills to take your career to the next level. Or you may simply be looking to learn something new for your own enjoyment.

Whatever your goals for 2022, the benefits of mastering a new skill, whether for professional growth or a personal hobby, are many. With that in mind, these are just five fantastic opportunities to learn something new this New Year.

Christmas At Wollaton

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Christmas is right around the corner and we've been looking to do something a little festive! So many things though have ended up cancelled or availability lessened because of a certain virus doing the rounds.

A couple of the things we did have planned had to be cancelled because of a positive test in our house! Once we were able to roam free again we were keen to get in the Christmas mood!! So when the team behind Christmas at Wollaton contacted us and asked if we'd like to experience their very special Christmas lights there was a big.......YES......from all of us.

Things May Be Hard Right Now But That Doesn't Make You A Bad Parent

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Parenting is hard. In fact it’s one of the hardest things that you are ever going to do. One of the reasons for this is that you are always wondering if you are doing it right and that on its own is exhausting. Add in kids who are wild and free, couple that with the other things going on in your life and it all becomes a big madness. A madness that you love, but a madness nonetheless. Sometimes, things get particularly difficult. You may find yourself losing your patience a little quicker or not doing as much with your kids as you usually do but we’re going to let you in on a secret and that’s the fact that it’s okay. You are not a bad parent for feeling human emotions.

A Very Snowy Christmas, 20 Weeks To A Very Organised Christmas!! Week 17!!!

Welcome back to A Very Snowy Christmas, 20 Weeks To An Organised Christmas!!! It's week 17!!

Understanding Your Child's Curriculum

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Your child will be learning a wide variety of different subjects - from English Language to the importance of Science, the world of Arts and much more, depending on their own personal choices later on down the line. Understanding your child’s curriculum however should be an essential part of your child’s learning journey in order for you to understand how you can help your child with their progress.

Exploring Internet Safety with Your Child

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Being safe on the internet is an essential practice for adults and children, but for children it’s a little more of a push that you can give your child towards understanding how to use the internet happily and safely. Here are some top tips, from this girls senior school in Surrey, you can give your child to make sure they’re safe when they’re browsing online.

Snowy's Christmas Gift Guide Giveaway!! Nerf Bunkr!!

It's Christmassssss!!! And I'm trying to spread a little Christmas cheer so for each item I review I'm trying to combine it with a giveaway!! 

One giveaway has already taken place over on my Instagram and now it's time for another here on my blog. To tie-in with my review of the Nerf Bunkr set you can win your own!  

Enter below to win a Nerf Bunkr Toxic Barrel and a Nerf Bunker Toxic Crate!

Snowy's Christmas Gift Guide 2021 - A Gift For Active Kits

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We've had a gift for babies and one for a family, and now it's time for a great gift for active kids. Snowy's Christmas Gift Guide brings you Nerf Bunkr!!

A Very Snowy Christmas, 20 Weeks To A Very Organised Christmas!! Week 16!!!

A Very Snowy Christmas, 20 Weeks To A Very Organised Christmas returns for week 16!!

The Benefits of School Uniform for Children

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School uniforms are used at the vast majority of schools across the UK for a number of reasons, of which it brings a lot of benefits to both parents and students. Here in this guide from one of the top boarding schools we look at the key benefits of school uniforms and how it helps children.

Helping Your Child Become More Independent

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Independence is something that your child will become more attuned to as they develop. In their teens, children will be required to do a lot more things for themselves, as will be a true test of their skills. In this guide from this private school in Somerset we’ll take a look at the ways you can help your child with their independence and level of responsibilities.

Snowy's Christmas Gift Guide Giveaway!! Pug Pup Prints!!

This year I'm spreading as much Christmas cheer as possible by running as many giveaways as possible! 

There's already been one on my Instagram and now it's time for one here on my blog. Following the review of our awesome print from Pug Pup Prints it's now your chance to win one for yourself!

Snowy's Christmas Gift Guide 2021 - A Perfect Personalised Family Gift

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It's time for another gift idea with Snowy's Christmas Gift Guide. Our next gift is perfect for the special families in your life and it comes in the form of a fantastic personalised print from Pug Pup Prints!!!

A Very Snowy Christmas, 20 Weeks To A Very Organised Christmas!! Week 15!!

Ho ho ho!! Welcome back to A Very Snowy Christmas, 20 Weeks To A Very Organised Christmas!! Week 15!!

Snowy's Christmas Gift Guide 2021 - Traditional Gifts For Babies

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After a little break last year.................Snowy's Christmas Gift Guide is back!!!!!!!!!!

I first started the Christmas gift guide back in 2019, with the hope of sharing unique and thoughtful gift ideas. There were lots of different things, with gifts for babies, families, couples, food lovers, the list goes on. 

Then last year happened and, 2020, well, it was bit weird wasn't it. It felt strange and out of place to share gifts, when we didn't know when or if we would see family, or if we could afford Christmas.

Hopefully, Christmas 2021 will go ahead and we will be able to spend time together with our families without worry, masks, or if you were like us social distanced on driveways! 

So, let's get things started with gifts for the littlest ones in our lives!! Babies!!! Oh, how I miss the baby days!!! Especially the quieter toys!! It seems so long ago now!! 

This year's gift for babies are brought to us by Jaques of London. 

A Very Snowy Christmas, 20 Weeks To A Very Organised Christmas!! Week 14!!

Welcome back to A Very Snowy Christmas, 20 Weeks To A Very Organised Christmas!!! Week 14!!!

Something Is Coming!!!!

Something is coming!!! And it's not just Christmas!!!! Or this guy in his fancy red suit!!!

A Very Snowy Christmas, 20 Weeks To A Very Organised Christmas!! Week 13!!

Welcome back to A Very Snowy Christmas, 20 Weeks To A Very Organised Christmas!! Week 13!!

Christmas At Home Vs Christmas Abroad!!

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Christmas!! A time for for being festive, having fun and being with family and friends. For some, it's also a time for adventures and travel!!

Cats Vs Pickles Are Now In B&M!!!

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It started with an app and now there's cuddly plushies!! The Cats Vs Pickles world is growing!!

Buying Super Cool Gifts With Wicked Uncle!!!

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Birthdays, Christmases, treats, rewards, special occassions. There's lots of reasons to buy a gift or two.