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
Littlest has always loved more traditional toys like stuffed animals and dolls. She can often be found dressing them, caring for them and setting them up for pretend play like tea parties and staging plays. I knew that she would love an interactive doll such as Baby Born. When Baby Born contacted us to ask us… Read More
Over the last decade my life has undergone some enormous and irreversible changes – I got married, had children, changed careers. I moved house, fought for an autism diagnosis and an EHC plan, coped with two newborns, one miscarriage, watched my children grow, go to school and nursery, turn into little people. Over that time… Read More
It is hard to overstate just how important routines are in many autism households. Planning Biggest’s days, letting him know about things well in advance, and repeating the same routines in the same order are so important in helping to make sure that he stays calm and happy. As it happens, I have also always… Read More
What is it about Disney that so many children (and a whole lot of adults) find so utterly enchanting? Ever since Biggest was tiny, Disney has been one of his constant special interests. He has watched The Lion King and Frozen more times than I can possibly count and knows the scripts of many others… Read More
Easter is just around the corner – supermarket shelves are stacked with chocolate, chick and egg themed crafts are plentiful, and soon the Easter bunny will be hiding eggs all over the country, ready for excited children to find them. We were lucky enough to be sent some of the Cadbury 2018 range to review.… Read More
This is a paid for advertorial with Blogosphere. All content creators within the campaign are subscribers of the magazine. I am not one to talk about blogging much. Sharing tips or giving advice on how to grow your social media presence or the best ways to optimise your blog posts for search engines is not… Read More
Over the last few weeks I have been lucky enough to try out the Sony Xperia XZ1 and its amazing camera functions. When I first received the handset, I did a quick rundown of our first impressions. Now that I have been playing with the camera for a little while, I am back with my Sony… Read More
As a blogger, my smart phone is one of my most treasured possessions. It is an essential tool for my work. I need to be checking social media and posting regularly – and I need a smart phone camera that is high-quality and reliable. As a parent I also rely on my phone’s camera. One… Read More
I am a creature of habit. As a result, I love creating and passing on Christmas traditions and then returning to them year on year. For me, it is one of the things that makes Christmas so special. Christmas traditions heighten the anticipation for the season. As each day of December passes, there is a… Read More