Ever since he was old enough, Biggest has had a favourite kind of cup. Because he has autism, he gets very attached to things and he cannot cope well with change. As a result, I have always kept spare cups in the cupboard – just in case his favourite cups get lost or break. He… Read More
Smiggle sent us some gorgeous back to school items recently, including everything needed to start a new term. Smiggle is a relatively new and funky brand and was born in 2003. They seek to create colourful, fun, and fashion-forward stationery. The first Smiggle stationery store opened in Melbourne, Australia and they have since expanded across the world. Both… Read More
When I was a teenager, Kickers were a back-to-school must-have. They had chunky heels and laces that wove around the sides of the shoes. They had little red and green tabs and corresponding red and green details on the soles. And every September there was a new pair that I coveted. My favourites were navy… Read More
We are pleased to announce that we are potty training ambassadors for HUGGIES® Pull-Ups® and we have been having great fun (mostly!) while starting Littlest’s journey to wearing ‘big girl’ pants full-time. With the help of their expert, child psychologist and mother of four, Dr Heather Wittenberg, Huggies have pulled together the most practical and helpful tips… Read More
To the casual observer, my son may not appear to be brave. His days are laced with anxiety. Sometimes, he sobs because he has the wrong cup. At the adventure park, when the other children climb and jump and spin, he may scream and wail, become inconsolable. He cannot bear inconsistencies, hates the idea of… Read More
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens has over 260 different species of animals and is one of the largest privately owned zoological collections in the UK. Set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens, the Cotswold Wildlife Park not only has a diverse and fascinating range of animals, there are also other attractions that make… Read More
Last week we shared our tips and gadgets for a perfect family breakfast. I am pleased to say that we are able to offer one lucky reader the chance to win all three of these very handy Beko gadgets. That’s right – you could win a Beko Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, a Temperature Control… Read More
You may have seen that Biggest recently transferred into a full size bed with his extremely comfy FUÜM mattress. In order to accommodate the new bed, we made a few other changes to update the room. Now that he is getting a little bigger, he needs more storage and a pleasant place to play. As well as… Read More
Every Sunday, we have pancakes for breakfast. It has become an event that the children look forward to all week and often, when I go into their rooms in the morning, the first thing they ask is whether it is Sunday yet. On the one day a week when I can say yes, they are… Read More
My boy is growing up. The bittersweet landmarks of childhood seem to coming thick and fast at the moment. There are primary school transition days and school uniforms to order. He is potty trained and drinking from a cup. And he has outgrown the toddler bed. When FUÜM asked us to try out one of their… 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. Biggest has been celebrating some huge milestones lately. Not only is he now dry… Read More
As we speak, I am simultaneously potty training a two year-old and a four year-old. Littlest is ready, I think. She has been removing her own clothes and telling me she needs to go for a few weeks. Biggest… well Biggest is another story. His ASD means that we have been struggling with this for… Read More