As soon as my periods started at twelve years old, they had a huge impact on my life. By the time I was fifteen, I was regularly missing school, sports, and social events when it was ‘that time of the month.’ Our school summer skirts were very pale baby blue and, throughout the summer, I dreaded… Read More
The last time that we went to see Disney on Ice, Biggest was absolutely mesmerised. I have rarely seen him so enthralled by something. When they asked us to come and see their new show, Disney on Ice Presents Dream Big, and it coincided with Biggest’s sixth birthday, I knew we had to go. We… Read More
Please note, this post contains affiliate links. This means if you click-through and buy anything, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more information, see our Disclosure Policy We often struggle to find things to get our son at Christmas and on his… Read More
I am delighted Aviva are sponsoring this promotion of their Free Parent Life Cover. When you have children, everything changes. The axis of your universe tilts and your priorities and ambitions change. Suddenly, the most important thing is keeping those little bundles safe and happy. Nothing will bring into focus the fact that you are… Read More
Birthdays are for cake. Of course, the cake does not have to be pretty, or expensive, or huge. Just made or given with love, just eaten and enjoyed with friends and family. As long as it tastes good, as long as you share it with those who are dear, the cake has served its purpose.… Read More
This month’s Bostik Blogger theme is robots. In our household, there is only one robot that it could be. We are huge Star Wars fans and R2D2 has to be the greatest robot (droid!) of all time. This post will show you how to make your very own R2D2 moneybox, suitable for any small Star… Read More
Smallfoot is a new animated adventure that is set to hit our screens on October the 12th. With original music and an all-star cast, Smallfoot, turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human. News of this “smallfoot” throws the simple yeti community into an uproar over what else… Read More
Autumn is a time for comfort. As the weather gets cooler and the trees put on their vibrant display, we seek the comfort of cosy fires, blankets, and yummy food. The popular foods of autumn are those which also evoke the feeling of hygge, which is why hot coffee and pumpkin spice have become staples of… Read More
I have written about our bed time routine quite a bit. It is an extremely important part of our day and one that we prioritise over most things. As a neurodiverse family we are, perhaps, a little more rigid with our routines than some families. Sticking to our routine does sometimes restrict us in things… Read More