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I’ve previously admitted a dark secret here on this blog. The secret that I’m not always as organised as I appear on the outside.… I know, I know, shocking isn’t it. A few weeks ago I shared how Epson ReadyInk was coming to my rescue with their epic service. Their organisation means if I forget to buy ink…. Hypothetically, of …
On the Portuguese coast, about 1 hour west of Lisbon nestled between a stretch of stunning beaches and the overlooked by the mountains of Sintra, you will find the town of Cascais. Described as the California of Europe, Cascais is a glamorous and cosmopolitan destination. The town is full of places to eat and wonderful shops to treat yourself in! …
I’m hoping that this year I’m on the nice list, as I’m praying that Santa will bring me an iPhone X… Well a girl can dream?! Actually, I’m not sure how realistic it is to think that Santa’s (AKA my husband’s) pockets are quite that deep. I think I might end up having to treat myself for all my hard …
Christmas is on the way! I LOVE this time of year, although this year will be very different for us. It will be our first year in France and it looks like it will also be our first year with just the three of us. To me, Christmas is about family and friends and I love the warm glow which …
I love gadgets and as an avid photographer one gadget recently caught my eye, the HP Sprocket. I’m so glad I didn’t buy one straight away though, as now HP have released a great Limited Edition Sprocket Bundle (Rose Gold Gift Set), which includes a rose gold carry bag, pretty photo album, customisable skin, 10 photo papers (with sticky backs) …
Two weekends ago I travelled back to the UK to attend the inaugural Youpreneur Summit (you can see my video here if you fancy a peek!). The summit took place at the QE2 Convention Centre and so I wanted to stay somewhere local to minimise the to and fro. Citadines Trafalgar Square offered to host myself and my wonderful friend Ceri who was …
I’ve suffered from back pain since I was eighteen. I’ve lost track of the number of procedures I’ve had and the amount of painkillers I’ve taken over the years. Sadly, I have arthritis in my back, three prolapsed discs (thank you to the many horses I’ve fallen off in my time!) and pregnancy left me with SPD. While I still …
I don’t know about you, but in my life there’s always something that needs to be fetched, carried or delivered somewhere. There are only three of us in our house (well plus our dogs!), yet it still seems never ending. Although I’m pretty organised in terms of my work-life, I’m a bit of a domestic nightmare! My car is always …
I think I was in denial as the last days of the summer holiday passed and I realised that it was actually less than a week before Ava started school. I then realised that I had no labels for any of her stuff. As she will be starting school in France I will have ZERO chance of getting any lost …
Reading Eggs is an online early learning resource, created by expert educators with over 30 years of experience. Aimed at children ages 4-8 it’s designed to teach them how to read or to advance their existing reading skills. The online games and activities are easy to follow, exceptionally engaging for young children and self-paced too. Reading Eggs really does make learning to read fun …
Colour can be so powerful, it can change our mood, remind us of past feelings or events and it can add so much richness to our lives. As humans we are influenced by our environment, so the colours we surround ourselves with can affect us, even down to our productivity. Darker colours, like grey and black can have negative impact …
It’s safe to say we love technology in our house. I spend countless hours a day attached to tech of one type or another and both hubby and Ava enjoy time with their laptop or tablet. We were so excited to get to put the Amazon Fire tablet through its paces. The new Fire tablet 7” was launched in June …
Ava loves all things ‘Princess’. For the sake of balance, she also loves her toolbox and cars. However, she definitely has that young-girl obsession with Princesses. We were recently contacted to see if we wanted to be part of the celebration surrounding the release of Beauty And The Beast, in cinemas 17th March and I knew it would be a big yes …
On Monday, I shared with you the first post about our recent trip to Efteling and today I’m back with lots of information and photos of what it’s actually like inside the World of Wonders. It was such an amazing experience, I can’t wait to dive in! Efteling is now almost 65 years old and was designed by artist Anton Pieck, …
I have A LOT of photos, and I mean A LOT. One of my biggest bugbears is my iPhone continually telling me I’ve run out of storage space and cannot possible take another picture or even doc an Instagram Story. Sometimes I only have my phone with me, so the moments that presented themselves just pass us by as I …
Learning through play with Mega Bloks & Mumsnet We have been working with Mumsnet and Mega bloks in a challenge to investigate learning through play. We were sent two products and couldn’t wait to get playing! Ava was sent the Block Scooping Wagon and the Big Building Bag (which includes over 60 bloks). I think we BOTH had a lot of fun. So, we …
Since starting my blog over three years ago, I have developed a love of photography. I progressed from a Bridge camera to a DSLR and I started to take pictures every day. Always trying to develop my skill and the quality of my pictures. The need for photos and videos also comes with the job. We have lots of products to …
JOHNSON’S® Bubble Monster Challenge How’s bath time in your house? A tricky time or a breeze? When Ava was a baby I used to hold her in the shower with me, as she would not tolerate going in the bath at all. This worked well enough, until she became too big and slippery. Then we had months when bath time …
Ava is scooter obsessed, so we jumped at the chance to review one of the new T5 scooters from the multi-award winning outdoor ride-on brand, smarTrike. For her first Christmas we bought her the smarTrike 3-in-1 tricycle and she got so much use out of it, she loved it. So we had high hopes for the scooter. She couldn’t wait …
Listen up Frozen fans! It’s back! Arendelle has returned to our screens with Frozen Northern Lights, which sees Anna, Elsa, and the team will be embarking on an epic journey to restore the glimmer of the Northern Lights. This is an original story played out in a series of animated LEGO shorts, and a companion collection of books. The shorts will be compiled as a special and …
I adore photography and while most of the time I rely on my DSLR to help me get the shots I need, sometimes moments just happen. At these times I need to use my trusty iPhone 6. I first heard about the olloclip 4-IN-1 Lens for iPhone’s from another bloggers review and thought they looked great. Fast forward a year or …
I first came across Jo Totes when I spotted one of their gorgeous camera bags on another blog. I was so pleased when they offered to send me a bag of my choice. With so many to choose from it was a really tough decision. They offer backpacks, large and small cross body bags, camera and laptop carriers, plus hip packs. …
As part of my wedding anniversary present from hubby, I received tickets to see Sara Pascoe and Joe Lycett in London. The date coincided with #BlogFest, so hubby decided to meet me in London after the conference. Union Chapel gig venue We love staying away from home and have had our fair share of trips this year. However, this one …
Last Sunday we were invited the the screening of the new Disney film, Ballerina. Due to be released in cinemas on 19th December, so perfect timing for festive family viewing. Ava loves Ballet and so she was very excited to get the chance to see the film before general released. We arrived at the Vue cinema in Leicester Square and were greeted by a …
At the end of last week we went to stay in London at the Draycott hotel. The Draycott hotel is a five star luxury hotel in the desirable Borough of Chelsea and describes itself as the epitome of elegance. We set off on Friday morning and were a little hampered on the journey, as we weren’t aware of the M4 closure. Consequently, it …
Regular reader will know that we are pony mad in this house. Ava shares a pony and we ride a couple of times a week. As parents, we all know how fast kids grow and when they have a hobby that requires special ‘kit’ the costs can escalate as items need to be replaced on a regular basis. The winter …
One of my great loves in life is to be cosy and comfy. I think I should have been born in Denmark, so I could embrace fully all things Hygge. I love comfy jumpers, scarves, blankets and twinkly lights. For a long time I have harboured a secret secret desire for a onesie. Love them or hate them, they are here to …
I love kid’s fashion and I’m actually quite fussy about what Ava wears. There are certain shops that always have items I love and there are others I wouldn’t even look in, as they are just not our style. I’m so lucky that, even at just three and a half, Ava loves clothes too especially dresses. When I was contacted …
I am a DisneyLife Brand Ambassador and this post was created in partnership with DisneyLife who have provided me with a free 12 month DisneyLife membership. We love reading at home with Baby and research has shown that reading to your children, in addition to the reading they do at school, benefits their development and learning greatly, which is not …
One of Ava’s big loves is shopping. She adores paying for things in shops and it’s even better when she can actually be the shop keeper! The Wooden Toy Shack sent her their Tidlo wooden shop/theatre, which as you can imagine she was thrilled about. I have mentioned before how I really dislike putting things together. Not being a lover of instructions, I …
