I had planned to stay off the computer until at least the new year, but couldn't resist picking out some of my favourite Christmas photos to pop onto the blog.
See you in 20...
Festive Turkey Parcels (and wine pairing to match)
Before we log off for a bit of a blogging break over Christmas, we thought we'd share one last recipe on here...Something a bit different to make with those turkey leftovers.
Leading independent wine merchants, Yapp Brothers, want to hear about bloggers festive recipes along with...
Ruby Redfort - Feel The Fear: Book review and competition info!
To say we are Ruby Redfort fans is an understatement. A huge understatement. Ruby Redfort would come very high up on our list of all time favourite characters. She is one cool kid. But not just any ordinary kid. This thirteen year old is an undercover code-breaking secret agent.
Highly...
Miss T at 32 months
Just a very quick Miss T update this month. I should have really made it Christmas themed as she is REALLY looking forward to Christmas - She tried to convince us it's Christmas everyday at the moment saying 'it's Christmas now!'
This month she's started saying 'thank' instead...
Book review: The Liar's Chair, by Rebecca Whitney
Reviewed by Richard Beesley.
To all outward appearances, Rachel Teller is in a happy, loving marriage with a devoted and successful husband, David. But the big house, fast cars, and expanding and profitable business mask the truth of an unhappy, loveless relationship based on...
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for Nintendo 3DS and 2DS review
The kids have been so lucky lately with so many Nintendo games to review. Since our special Nintendo Day in October, they have reviewed Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal featuring everyone's favourite blue hedgehog, Disney Magical World with some of my favourite classic Disney...
Disney Magical World Review
A couple of months ago we had a very special day out at a Nintendo Blogger event and got to find out about all sorts of fabulous new Nintendo games. We've since been fortunate enough to try some of those out as Nintendo Family Bloggers (as well as buying a Kirby game as a...
Tyre Safety for mums: Myth busting by Michelin
Mumsnet and Michelin have conducted a recent survey and produced this thought-provoking infographic.
This infographic has certainly made me think again about tyre safety in our household. I am definitely guilty of leaving tyre maintenance to daddy to do but as that quote...
GIVEAWAY and Video review: Chocolate Picture Maker
We were sent a 4 bar pack of Chocolate Picture Maker to do a video review for. The kids absolutely loved making their own personalised bars of chocolate... So without further ado, here is the video review.
Chocolate Picture Maker is available in a 1 bar, 2 bar and 4 bar...
Festive Baking With Lurpak Cook's Range
Being right in the middle of the festive season, how could we avoid baking some mincepies. It's something the kids enjoy doing and J and D have made them before but Miss T had not. So we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to use the Lurpak Cook's Range products...
Kids in the Kitchen: My Champ!
We have something a little different to link up to Kids in the Kitchen this week. Different and very exciting!
We thought meeting Mary Berry last month was mega exciting after D's cookies won him first place in the junior bakes category at the Bakes and Cakes show. It had...
Striking mums: being thankful
This week's Striking Mums over at Kate on thin ice is around the topic of thanksgiving and being thankful. I've started to wonder what can of emotional worms will be opened up each week as the striking mums posts end up becoming a bit like a weekly therapy session for me.
But...
Building Happiness and Joy: Our first experience of the magic of Build-A-Bear Workshop
Christmas is a magical time. Miss T walks around and announces 'Love Christmas' at any mention of the word or any sign of a Christmas tree or decorations. So it was especially magical to experience our first visit to Build-A-Bear Workshop in the run up to Christmas.
The store...
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