I can’t believe that this term spells the second half of Florence’s reception year and I literally don’t know where the time is going? My baby girl has done half a year of school! We just had parent’s evening and although I couldn’t be there due to my failed attempt at a driving test, Miss Pretty told Jonny that she is doing exceptionally well. She loves to learn and writes pages and pages and pages of stories which have proper […]

by  charlesdyer  If you are looking for something a little bit different to do with the kids, you need look no further than having a family day at the races at any one of a host of British racecourses. It is a day out that combines sporting action with animals, fresh air and entertainment. From bookies to punters and riders to trainers, all eyes at present in the racing world are focusing on the imminent Cheltenham Festival. This is four days of […]

We live in a 2 bedroom flat in East London, hopefully this is soon to be rectified when we put it on the market and embark upon a move to a house although we haven’t fully decided on WHERE this new house to buy will be. Whether we stay in London or move back to Norfolk we’re looking forward to having enough room for a family of four (unlike now) and creating the perfect place for us (I rather fancy […]

When I was about 8 or 9 I remember a craze happening for troll dolls. They were a bit ugly looking with crazy hair and literally EVERYBODY had one. Even Monica and Ross on ‘Friends’ had a troll doll for their family thanks giving baseball trophy! Seriously, they were absolutely IT at one point! I haven’t seen troll dolls for quite some time but something Florence was sent to review recently has reminded me of them loads. She was sent […]

When we were invited to the UK premiere of ‘Frozen’ (I know, how lucky?!) I never envisaged the ‘Frozen’ fever that would grip our household in such a strong way. You expect to like a Disney film sure but with ‘Frozen’, well, it’s almost hysterical with little girls isn’t it (in fact, one of my grown up friends might even be as fond of it as Florence if I’m honest). Since the film came out we have seen it 5 […]

Both Florence and Jimmy love to do puzzles although their needs are completely different. Jimmy is just moving from basic puzzles into something a little more clever with around 10-15 pieces (I think he’s actually doing really well for under 3) and Florence likes something a little more challenging with around 50 or 60 pieces. They also like to have completely different pictures to make up being very stereotypical in their choices. Florence likes girly and glitzy while Jimmy just […]

Florence is a real girlie girl, just like her Mummy and as soon as there is make up about she’s in it quick smart! She’s always liked to just rummage through my collection (extensive) and ask me ‘what’s this?’ or ‘how do you use that’? and she gets very excited if I say she can have a little bit on too. She also thinks it’s pretty brilliant if I let her put make up on me or do my hair. […]

We’ve been to Bella Italia quite a few times now and on every visit have come away feeling really pleased we went, like we got good value for money and most importantly, that the children were well occupied as well as being fed something they really enjoyed. We went to review their new breakfast menu a while back, just Jimmy and I, and found it to be brilliant and then just before Christmas Katy from ModernMummy, her brood and mine, […]

A few weeks ago I received an unexpected delivery of a silver box filled with lovely things to help me sleep. A gorgeous eye mask and some comfy bed socks, a HUGE jar of Neal’s yard lavender bath salts, some sleepy time hot chocolate and a relaxing candle. The box came with a note telling me that it was from some sleep angels and they wished me a good night’s sleep. The note also told me I would receive another […]

On Friday 6th March UKMums.tv is hosting a Blaze and the Monster Machines Twitter Party to celebrate the premiere of the brand new series on Nick Jr. A two hour Twitter party will take place from 3:45pm – 5:45pm, with mums at home hosting their own parties. I’m one of those Mums and you can join in too by heading over to @ukmumstv Twitter.  The premiere of Blaze and the Monster Machines is at 4:00pm on Nick Jr. which is […]