Stocking Fillers For Little Boys! We are struggling a little when it comes to gifts for Raffie. It’s literally JUST been his birthday and he has ALL the toys he can handle yet he’d be so unexcited to be given clothing it’s a bit of a mine field. I want him to feel special on Christmas Day and to soak up the magic. 5 years old is just the right age to immerse yourself but I don’t want to buy […]
Keep This Cracker – Reusable Crackers For An Eco Friendlier Christmas! I didn’t know what the stats were surrounding the landfill waste from Christmas crackers so I looked it up. Shockingly, but when you think about it, realistically, the vast majority of the single use plastic treats inside them end up in landfill with an estimated 40 million crackers ending up in the bin come the end of Christmas Day, that’s not even getting started on the non-recyclable packaging… I […]
Deface Race! Deface Race by Tomy Games is a fast paced, against the clock, team player game which will offer much hilarity to Christmas afternoon! For four or more players this one offers the perfect full family play when you have lots of different ages and it’s super easy to set up while the rules really are as simple as this: One team mate draws wipe clean character card and a suggestion card (50 characters with 150 suggestions) and it’s […]
Wroxham Barns – The Christmas Experience 2022! Wroxham Barns is a changed creature since the days when I would take my baby Florence. Back then, more than 12 years ago when we first adventured there, it was a lovely little farm with a small play area, soft play and there were some rides you could pay extra for. The farm was always a great value afternoon out, but we rarely ventured to the ride area as when you have to […]
Goldilocks And The Three Bears At The Maddermarket Theatre Norwich! For the second year running in Norwich there’s really only one pantomime you need to book, and that’s the Sound Idea’s Theatre Company offering at the historic Maddermarket Theatre. Last year’s Cinderella was a triumph with the best, worst baddie in all the land played by none other than my delicious friend Anna Goode who once again is treading the vintage boards of this perfectly charming independent theatre in not […]
Guide to Clothing Babies With Eczema and Other Skin Conditions All babies have delicate skin, but if your baby has Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) or other skin conditions, you’ll need to take extra care to protect your precious little one. Eczema has become increasingly common and causes dry, cracked skin, itchiness, bacterial infections, and redness from scratching. From infants to adults, choosing the right fabric for clothing and blankets can make a big difference to comfort Eczema symptoms, so here are […]
4 Home Improvements That Will Add Value to Your House Many projects can add value to your house regarding home improvements. From small, inexpensive projects to larger, more expensive ones, you can make changes that will dramatically increase the value of your home. If you’re looking to sell your house in the near future or want to increase its value for years, here are 4 home improvements to help you do that. From installing a new deck to replacing your […]
Parenting Tips: Things You Can Order Online To Save Yourself Some Time As a parent, finding ways to save time and make your life easier is always a priority. With busy work and home lives, many parents are desperately seeking out tried-and-true solutions that can help them manage the chaos of family life. And while some tasks still require you to put in extra effort, many aspects of parenting can be simplified by investing in the right tools and products. […]
Health Visitor Survey Caroline Williams, head of engagement at Healthwatch Norfolk I am happy to admit it has been a few years since I was a new mum, but I can still remember the time I got home with my twins for the first time and thought, ‘now what do I do?’ One of the great emotional lifelines for me was my health visitor who was there to help and support me through the twins’ early days, but they continue […]
Creative Fabrica – The Teacher Clubcard! In the midst of lock-down, whilst trying to home-school our own children, my husband was finishing off his teacher training, after a career change which saw him finally doing the job he’s always wanted to do. It was a strange time for everyone of course, but for a trainee teacher, unable to go into the class room and instead working remotely from home and teaching on line (all whilst trying to learn on line […]
