Back in April I planted some strawberry plants indoors and outdoors. 2015 has been the first year that I have made a proper effort toward growing my own fruit and vegetables. I’ve planted tomatoes, strawberries, potatoes, spring onions, herbs and salads. My girls have enjoyed helping to plant the seeds and water the plants with me. They’re…
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To entertain or not to entertain? That is the question!
Read moreOver the past two and half years I’ve found lots of different ways to entertain my children. When they were babies simple things such as talking and singing to them worked, as well as pulling silly faces and making funny noises. Like most parents we also invested in a cot mobile – which we never…
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Joules Field Welly Review
Read moreI recently discovered Joules after finding a gift from them in my Britmums Live goody bag. A beautiful, multi-coloured fabric key ring. Joules sell a range of clothes for men, women and children. You’ll find anything from dresses to hats, scarves and wellies for sale on their website. They also sell a range of home and outdoor items…
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You know it’s summer when…
Read more…it’s time to get your garden spruced up! We were recently invited to take part in a competition to grow a sunflower plant. I don’t know much about gardening, but that doesn’t stop me from giving it a go when equipped with the right garden tools! R and M recently helped me to plant some…
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Let’s get kids playing outdoors again!
Read moreWhen you think back to your childhood, what do you remember most about how you spent your time? For me, it’s memories of playing outdoors with my friends and sister. I’d spend the whole day outdoors and would only return home for food, water or money to buy an ice lolly! I guess I was…
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All Wrapped Up: Christmas Gift Ideas For The Hard To Buy For
Read moreImage courtesy of David Costillo/Freedigitalphotos.net As Christmas is getting closer it seems that the usual panic buying has begun. I always tell myself that I’ll buy presents throughout the year and that way I’ll save some money and be super organised and stress free by the time Christmas comes. In truth I tend to leave…
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Garden Designs all Children will Love
Read moreAll homes can benefit immensely from a garden, but for a family, it is worth its weight in gold. Rather than hopping about on the furniture or sitting goggle-eyed in front of the TV, having a garden that children want to go out and play in is immensely rewarding – for them as well as…