We were thrilled to bits when we were asked to come and see Stick Man – Live on Stage because we absolutely loved it last year and have talked about it ever since! The show is so good no wonder it’s back in the West End again this Christmas and we were not disappointed in the slightest. Even though we’d seen it before (and a year is a long time when you’re not even three yet) we couldn’t have felt […]

I was asked if I’d ever seen these really cool prints from www.dollyandjack.co.uk around this time last week and although I hadn’t, I decided immediately that I liked them! When it comes to my little ones room I try to choose eclectic things to give it a modern yet traditional feel – these ‘quote prints’ are just perfect especially as both my boy and girl share a room – not too frilly and not for boys only either! It was funny then […]

   Win Family Fun at Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt this Christmas A Christmas treat for Peppa Pig fans! We have 1 family ticket up for grabs to see Peppa’s theatre show, Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt, at the Criterion Theatre this Christmas. The lucky family will see the stage production on Friday 7 December at 11 am. A family ticket is for 4 people, minimum 1 adult. In this new theatre production Peppa Pig and her friends set off on a […]

Askamum love my blog, ooo-errr how exciting! Sometimes I wonder if I’m too polite to other mothers? There’s a Mum etiquette and some use it, some don’t. I think I try to just be as polite as possible and I often find myself not saying what I really think in order to save the feelings of others around me. I don’t know if it’s perhaps a desire to ensure others are happy and feel right in what they are thinking without […]

We feel like very lucky ducks indeed because last night we were invited to go to the opening of Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park! You simply can’t get more Christmassy than that now can you – well not until it’s Christmas morning, the big man’s been and you’re on the end of your bed opening your stocking! We visited last year and simply loved the fact that although essentially it’s a just a big fun fair, because of the […]

I’ve long been a fan of Mookie Toys who sell all sorts of indoor and outdoor toys. They first introduced me to the now famous Scuttlebug (which is suitable for both in the house and out) and I love it for three simple reasons! It’s small and simple to store because it folds up, is very easy to use and the cost is just fantastic at under £30! Florence has a Ladybird one and my Mum was SO impressed with it and how […]

Give me a girlie girl and I’ll give you a girl who likes Bratz dolls! There’s not much to dislike really, funky clothes and foot wear to change, pretty faces, hair to brush and accessories galore! Add into the mix a shop with a ringing cash register and little girls will be in raptures! And that’s exactly what my little girl is in right now because she’s been testing out a new Bratz Boutique toy of which there are four […]

For the past two weeks Tuesday night has become my Asda night. Not for shopping, that would be far too simple for me; I usually choose to go mid afternoon on a Saturday or a Monday evening when the rest of the world also descends instead. I’m not organised enough to think a Tuesday might actually be the perfect night for an Asda night as it’s probably fairly quiet and low-key and would give ample time for browsability! I LOVE […]

CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIES (Asda’s ‘Extra Special’ All-Butter Christmas Trees) To Decorate:   2 x 100g bar Extra Special dark chocolate, melted 50g chopped hazelnut pieces 50g chopped almond pieces     Break the chocolate up into squares and place in a small heatproof bowl. Half fill a small saucepan with water and heat until it simmers. Turn off the heat, then place the heatproof bowl containing the chopped chocolate, over but not touching the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate […]

STAR TOPPED MINCE PIES   RICH SWEET SHORTCRUST PASTRY 170g plain flour Pinch of salt 100g unsalted butter 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons iced cold water FILLING 1 jar of Extra Special mincemeat   TO SERVE 1 Tablespoon of icing sugar for dusting Sift the flour with the salt into a large bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the 2 tablespoons of caster sugar and mix through. Mix the egg yolk […]