Earlier this year we took Biggest and Littlest to see Disney on Ice and it was a huge success. I will never forget the looks on their faces as some of their Disney favourites took to the stage. They were truly mesmerised. One or two of their very favourites were missing though, which is why… Read More
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the UK’s largest zoo and one of Europe’s largest wildlife conservation parks. It is home to thousands of animals, many of which are endangered in the wild. Zoos and wildlife parks are usually a big hit with both of my children; Littlest loves animals of all kinds and Biggest loves learning… Read More
*Please note, this is a paid collaboration with the Gallagher Retail Park When it comes to going shopping, especially when we are shopping with Biggest, town centres are often not the best place for us. The Gallagher Retail Park is only ten minutes or so from our house, just down the motorway towards Cheltenham, and it… Read More
*Please note, this is a paid collaboration with Hollywood Bowl. Finding fun things to do that will engage the whole family can be really tough, especially when a member of the family is on the autism spectrum. We were recently invited to try Hollywood Bowl with their new VIP lane experience, in order to celebrate… Read More
*Please note this is a collaboration with Johnson’s. We have been avoiding cutting Littlest’s hair for some time. It is a running joke in the family that just moments after it has been washed, brushed, and carefully made neat and tidy, it is “Poof! All over the place!” again. Like most three-year olds, Littlest does… Read More
This is a paid collaboration with Sainsbury’s* New potato season is in full swing and Taste the Difference British Gems are currently in Sainbury’s stores. The weather has been glorious lately and new potatoes are practically synonymous with summertime. Sainsbury’s asked us to come up with a recipe to showcase the delicious British Gem baby new… Read More
Food is a huge part of our family life. As well as eating and enjoying food together, we also love to share cooking and baking with the children. Daddy is an amateur chef, creating all kinds of delicious family meals, and I prefer to bake, making cakes and biscuits with the children regularly. Another love… Read More
With two small children, dinner time can often be the most stressful time of the day. There is just so much to worry about. Firstly, you must try to juggle work, and other commitments, with actually planning and preparing food. Then there is the fact that there is huge pressure to make sure that meals… Read More
Please note, this gift guide is a paid collaboration with Braun. What would we do without Daddy? He works long hours as a teacher and then comes home and cares for us all. He cooks and cleans, he shops and fixes. He reads bedtime stories and plays games. He lets Littlest thrust a ‘Birthday Cake’… Read More
I usually read quite quickly. As a child, I devoured books. They were friends, an escape. One summer I read eighty-six books in the six-week Summer break. And I loved every minute of the time I spent with them. These days, I read much, much less. With a busy work schedule and two small children,… Read More
After a particularly bleak and seemingly endless winter, thank goodness that spring is finally here. Of course, it is not just the nation’s mood which has been affected by this winter’s harsh conditions and unseasonable cold. The harvest of Jersey Royal new potatoes typically signifies the start of the warmer weather. No spring salads or summer… Read More
As parents, we spend a lot of time making sure everyone else is dressed, safe, happy and eating healthily. It can be a little tricky to remember to take care of yourself. There have been many days when it has got to lunchtime and I suddenly realise that I never got round to eating breakfast.… Read More