Father’s Day is fast approaching and I need to up my game and make sure that I don’t forget yet another important opportunity to shower Matt with some well-deserved gifts. Our list contains some products that he already owns and loves, some items that would make some an excellent Father’s Day gift this year, and… Read More
Good Bubble are a relatively new brand who make natural and fun bath products for kids. You might remember them from series thirteen of Dragon’s Den, when founder Amy secured an investment from Deborah Meaden. When they offered to send us some of their delicious superfruit products to try, I must admit, I had not… Read More
If you are an autism parent with a sensory seeking child, then you probably know all about bouncing. For sensory seekers, bouncing is about more that just an occasional bit of fun and an entertaining way to exercise. Bouncing is a way of life. The sensory stimulation that trampolining provides can be extremely beneficial for… Read More
If I had my way, I would go everywhere barefoot. A dear friend once told me that going barefoot in the winter months makes her feel like it is summer. I love summer and I have to agree. I am stubbornly and resolutely barefoot, even in the coldest months, even on the darkest days. For… Read More
As the children grow, I want to make sure that we have lots of opportunities to spend quality family time together. Sundays are our family day. We always plan an activity – a walk or visit to one of our favourite National Trust Sites, like Croome. I am also very keen that we eat meals… Read More
Today marks my eighth wedding anniversary. Last year, I talked about the seven reasons why I love my husband so much. This year, I am being a little more selfish. I can’t remember the last time I bought something for me – not something I needed, not something essential, not something I had to replace… Read More
Thomas and Friends toys are very popular with Biggest. He loves vehicles with wheels, as I have mentioned before, and very much enjoys the repetitive action of train tracks. He particularly enjoyed Thomas and Friends Adventures Shark Escape set, because it has a dramatic mechanism that propels Thomas through a loop of water, where he… Read More
If I had my time with babies again, I would buy a Greentom stroller. Not only do they look divine – just look at all those beautiful colours to choose from – Greentom products are also safe and sustainable. They use fabrics that made entirely from recycled drinking bottles. In addition, once you have finished… Read More
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom is a firm favourite with everyone in our household, from the youngest to the oldest. It has everything a cartoon needs to capture the imagination. There are catchy tunes, genuine humour and a touch of magic and whimsy. Ben and Holly Live seeks to capture that adventure and charm on the… Read More
Goodlife have been making vegetables the star of the show for over 25 years. Their frozen vegetarian sausages, burgers and kievs are packed full of your favourite veg. They also have no artificial additives, preservatives or colours. Although we are not a vegetarian family, we do eat meat-free meals fairly often. There are many reasons to… Read More
It is so hard to be healthy when you are in charge of small people. So hard. For a start, you are perpetually exhausted. And it doesn’t matter how much that internal voice (well, external, in the form of my husband in my case) reminds you that exercising would give you more energy because of,… Read More
Is your BFF suffering from sleep deprivation because of her beautiful new baby? Well, if you’re looking to rescue her from the grips of fatigue, take a look at our top gifts for exhausted new mums below. The Perfect Sign for Silence A post shared by Emptynestdesigns (@emptynestdesigns56) on Oct 30, 2016 at 5:57pm PDT… Read More