Pages

Sunday 16 December 2018

Charity Spotlight - Women's Aid


For many of us Christmas is a time for happiness, fun and laughter but sadly this isn't the case for everyone. For those suffering domestic abuse Christmas can be a time of fear, manipulation and violence. A time where their experiences can worsen even more.

Christmas is one of the busiest times for charities like Women's Aid.
Women's Aid logo


Friday 14 December 2018

Christmas Gift Guide - A Gift For The Cat!


Item gifted for review purposes.

Christmas is just around the corner and in the hustle and bustle of getting everything ready getting a gift for the furry members of the family might slip your mind! Especially if they're a cat as they tend to only make you aware that they're around if they want something!

The latest gift to the guide is for our feline friends.


Hexbug Remote Control Cat in it's packaging surrounded by wrapping paper and ribbon

Wednesday 12 December 2018

Messy Jam Tarts


Collaborative Post

Jam tarts are a traditional treat, which plenty of us sample around Christmas time! As I've brought you an alternative to mince pies with my Christmas Star Bites, I thought I'd do an alternative to jam tarts by jazzing up the recipe a little!


Jam tarts with meringue and chocolate toppings


Monday 10 December 2018

Christmas Gift Guide - Dressing Up Outfit


Item gifted for review purposes.

After a few days off the gift guide is back!

This gift is for the kids that love fancy dress, creative play and most of all dinosaurs!!


Dinosaur outfit laid out among wrapping paper and ribbon


Saturday 8 December 2018

Goodbye November!


How are we in December already!!! I can't believe it's time to look back on November! 

At the start of the month we enjoyed the last few days of Joseph's first half term! It was great to have some family time together and with Daddy at home we paid a visit to Cadbury World and the new visitors centre at Sherwood Forest!


Little boy dressed as Spider-Man walking on a woodland path


Thursday 6 December 2018

December Giveaway!


It's a brand new month so it's time for a shiny new giveaway!!!

This one will close a little early than usual as I hope to get the prize out to the winner ready for the start of the new year! The reason for this is that this month's prize is a good one to start the year with and to help get you organised!

This month's giveaway is for this Harry Potter Collectors Box Set by Danilo!


Black box with gold writing and edging that reads Harry Potter, surrounded by wrapping paper and ribbon

Tuesday 4 December 2018

How To Fight For Your Family


Collaborative Post

As a parent you will always want to fight for your family so that they can lead the best possible life. Life though can be difficult and challenging which means that sometimes a parent needs to be there to help and there are many situations where this is required. Additionally, a good parent will know when to let a child fight their own battles and provide them with the skills that they need in order to do this effectively and well. Knowing how to do this as a parent is tricky but read on for a few tips on how you can fight for your family and help them to succeed in all walks of life.


Father and son walking hand in hand through the woods


Sunday 2 December 2018

Making Your Home Eco-Friendly: How To Transform Your Old Appliances


Sponsored Post

It’s a great thing that the world is becoming more eco-aware. With the news of just how much plastic is suffocating our oceans and how our carbon emissions are putting the world at risk (with London reaching its whole year’s quota for air toxins in under one month this year!) everyone is starting to take pride in defending our planet. 


Hands made into a hearts shape over the bark of a tree


Friday 30 November 2018

Brie & Cranberry Sharing Bread


Christmas is full of food, parties and time with family but if you're super busy there's not always the time to create tasty and amazing food from scratch.

This brie and cranberry bread is something that is easy to make, great to share and most importantly of all is yummy!!


Finished bread on a chopping board, cut with some portions on a plate


Wednesday 28 November 2018

Christmas Gift Guide - Family Board Game (5+)


Item gifted for review purposes.

Welcome back to my Christmas gift guide, where I'm sharing lots of ideas for your Christmas shopping list!

This latest item is another great board game and this one can be enjoyed by the younger members of the family with an age guideline of 5+.


Picture of the Igloo Mania game in its box, surrounded by wrapping paper, ribbon


Monday 26 November 2018

Sherwood Forest


Growing up and living in Nottingham, Robin Hood is a legend I've grown up with. Movies, TV shows, and at one time a visitor centre in the city centre, keep the tale alive.

Unfortunately the visitor centre, The Tales of Robin Hood, closed a few years ago and with Nottingham Castle closed for a huge refurbishment you'll need to head a little further for Nottingham's history at the moment.

Around an hours drive north of the city centre sits the world famous Sherwood Forest. Made famous by Robin Hood and his Merry Men, Sherwood Forest is home to one of the oldest trees in the world, the Major Oak, along with ancient woodland that can be dated back to the Ice Age.


Red haired little boy looking at a large oak tree


Saturday 24 November 2018

Christmas Gift Guide - For The Organised Family

Item gifted for review purposes.

The next gift in my Christmas gift guide is for the organised family or the the family that needs to get organised!!!

Things like calendars and diaries are always really useful gifts and they can go from plain to very fancy. For the best character themed and licensed I always look in the direction of Danilo. I was lucky enough to get a Disney calendar in my BlogOn goody bag and I love it!

They have a huge range available, with diaries and calendars for Disney and Marvel fans, gamers, movie lovers and more! We got a peak at the Peppa Pig calendar for kids, the Mary Poppins diary, the Rick and Morty cube and the amazing Harry Potter set!


Peppa Pig calendar, Harry Potter gift set, Mary Poppins themed diary, Rick & Morty calendar cube, with wrapping paper and ribbon nearby