When I gave up my job to work from home, I always knew it would be tough. I had been a teacher for the whole of my working life and I was giving up a career which – although it was never going to make me a millionaire – ensured a stable income. With two… 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
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
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