I must admit, we never really celebrated Halloween when I was growing up. I saw Halloween on American TV -pumpkin pie, trick or treating and spooky parties – and I just assumed that it was not something we really paid much attention to over here. However, with each passing year, Halloween seems to be more… Read More
Biggest’s fifth birthday cake was Moana themed. One of his great loves is Disney and Moana is one of his firm favourites. The cake looks great but the basic beach and wave effect is actually really easy to create. You just need digestive biscuits (smashed or broken up in a blender) and a piping bag.… Read More
Halloween is fast approaching and if you are planning on hosting a party, or would like to give out something a little different to those adorable trick-or-treaters, then look no further. These spooky Halloween cookies look really effective but they are incredibly easy to make and take very little time. They are perfect for when… Read More
Half-term is finally upon us and it has been a particularly challenging few weeks for us. Biggest has nearly completed a his first six weeks at school and I could not be more proud of him. However, it has taken its toll. We have been working hard to reduce his anxiety and give him time… Read More
I want to remember five years ago, to touch your newborn skin – waxy, translucent. I want to remember the vivid plum blood-test bruises on your tiny heels and feel the way your cry bypassed thought, resounded in my chest. I want to be inside that moment when everything changed. I want to grasp the… Read More
When you write about a topic to raise awareness, or to champion a cause, it can be hard not to become jaded. It is hard not to feel like you have said everything you can, in hundreds of ways and dozens of times over. How can your voice make a difference, in a space filled… Read More
This month, the Bostik Blogger theme is Halloween and so we have been crafting some great decorations that are really easy to make. These three easy Halloween decorations create a spooky atmosphere for a party or trick or treaters. They also work well as craft activities for children. We have been making Lolly Stick Spiderwebs,… Read More
We have teamed up with Maryland, and more specifically the new and delicious Maryland Thins, to bring you a really tempting recipe. In addition, you could win a hamper of Maryland cookies to help you make the recipe – or get started on your own delicious creation using Maryland cookies. You can enter at the… Read More
We were recently sent the Fisher-Price Teach ‘n Tag Movi robot toy to review. Littlest loves to dance and games like Simon Says and Musical Statues are her absolute favourites. I knew that Movi would be a hit with her as the toy combines music, games, and learning to ensure that your little one gets… Read More