Halloween Half Term 2023! Half term whizzed on by with Raffie being back at school for a week and a day already (albeit with a cheeky day off to enjoy some family fun with the big two who had two whole weeks off) and now the big kids have gone back today too! We had a great start to the holidays with a big, fun job helping to launch the new Mountain Warehouse in Norwich, followed by a manic day […]
Coral Reef Waterworld! My Dad lives in Berkshire and I remember years ago going to Coral Reef with my then little brothers but it’s been years and years since we were able to visit. There’s no really great flume pools near us in Norfolk however, so it’s always been on my radar as we love to swim and it feels like a real gap in the market where we live. We used to have a wave machine pool with one […]
Stick Man Live – Leicester Square Theatre 2023! I’ve been reviewing Stick Man Live at the Leicester Square Theatre for over a decade and honestly, it never gets old. This is the story we read constantly, or listen to on audio (discover a world of audio with Yoto Play) so to see it live is always a real treat too! I’d not ever recommend something that I wouldn’t be prepared to pay for myself (as you know, I have been […]
The First Half Term – Sept – October 2023! As with any firsts and new bits there have been a few teething problems this half term meaning we are very glad to have reached the half term holidays with a chance to reset! Raffie went back to school super happy about being older, being in year one and having a new class but unfortunately it hasn’t been as easy as we’d hoped. Our school expect children to be left at […]
Cycle Of Good! If you’re looking to make better choices and be more ecologically friendly this Christmas then do check out Cycle Of Good who turn rubbish into beautiful things, not only that but they’re offering my readers a whopping 20% off at the checkout using the code ROCK20!! Not only do they take old, disused postal bikes and up”cycle” (see what I did there?!) them into beautiful every day use “Elephant bikes” but with that ecologically thoughtful approach to […]
Reasons to visit the Costa del Sol Possibly the first Mediterranean holiday us Brits will have encountered is the Costa del Sol. It discovered its popularity as a holiday destination in the 60s when abroad travel first became popular amongst holiday makers seeking sun, sand and sangria. Since then the resorts in the area have grown not only in terms of what’s on offer, but the draw has never ceased either. Admittedly far more distant climes have enticed and invited […]
Asda’s Tickled Pink Campaign For 2023! The Tickled Pink campaign is back in Asda stores again for the month of October meaning YOU can help raise money for both Coppa Feel People and Breast Cancer Now who are the two charities benefitting from profit percentage sales across the Asda and George at Asda own ranges AND that of many of their brand partners until the end of the month. At no extra cost to your shopping the sales of certain items will generate donations simply by you choosing […]
A Daily Dose Of Confidence For Kids – By Daddilife! If you’re familiar with the DaddiLife books you’ll know a little about the organisation which is primarily a parenting website for Dads. Having moved much further from that title, these days the are the producer of really informative, interesting and immersive books for both adults and children with a slightly different delivery to that which you may assume. The last book I reviewed for them for example, “You’re Going To […]
Winter Wonderland Norwich – 2023! It’s that time of year again when we allow Mariah out of her box, back into her red dress and gift her the ability to lull us into the festive spirit with her song of the season as we all note that all we really want for Christmas is some family fun and smiles. And where are we going to get that in Norwich this year? Well, Winter Wonderland Norwich of course! The magnificent pop-up […]
Secrets to Surviving the Morning School Run The morning school run can often feel like a whirlwind of chaos, with breakfasts to be made, bags to be packed, and children to be dressed and motivated. However, with a few strategic tips and a dash of organisation, you can transform this daily routine into a smoother and more enjoyable process. Here are some secrets to help you survive and thrive during the morning school run. Preparation is Key The key to […]
