#Bostikbloggers August Creations

This is our second month being involved in the #bostikbloggers challenge and as soon as Mini saw the postman deliver a small brown package she knew it was full of craft things and was itching to open it. This month's theme is "back to school" which is extra special for us as Mini starts school …

Our motorhome adventures in Weymouth

Although I have nothing at all against those who love the camping experience, I know that it's never going to be something that I get excited about, I'm definitely a home comforts kind of girl. However, this year wanting to save some money, we decided to borrow my parents motorhome for some long weekends away …

Happiness is a journey not a destination

I recently completed the 100 happy days challenge on my Instagram account and have been reflecting since on what I learnt through the process. The principle is that you make an effort to pick on particular aspect of your day that makes you happy, each and every day for 100 days and then share the …

We’re going on a Bear hunt … The Big Sleuth

On a Sunday morning, fuelled by breakfast at our favourite Boston Tea Party, we set off on our bear hunt. The Big Sleuth launched in Birmingham in July and is a collection of 100 model bears spread throughout the city and surrounding areas. The trail aims to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital through sales …

Boston Tea Party – Edgbaston Review

Boston Tea Party (BTP) has been our family go to place for breakfast for the last few years, it's been a bit of a tradition for birthdays and special occasions. We've been to the Birmingham, Harborne, Worcester and Stratford Upon Avon cafes before and have always found a great relaxed atmosphere with delicious food. Therefore we …

#Bostikbloggers July Creations

We are excited to have the opportunity to be involved in the #bostikblogger challenge. Mini loves making and doing crafts so this sounded like a great fit for us. We were sent a surprise box of craft materials from Bostik and Merrily Arts and Crafts and were set a challenge to make something with a nature …

Junior Bakes Subscription Box Review – June 

Do you like the idea of baking with children but aren't sure where to start or which recipes would be suitable? We have been using Junior Bakes Boxes for a few months and have loved them. Each box contains a little chefs hat, a bright and clear instruction card and recipe and all the dry …

10 reasons I’m #rockingmotherhood

I was recently tagged in White Camillas #rockingmotherhood challenge by Steph at Renovation Bay-Bee. All too often we down play our achievements as Moms and aren't that great at celebrating how awesome we are. I know personally, I find it uncomfortable to accept compliments or give myself a pat on the back, so this is …

Our NCT Journey

Posh Moms. They force the idea of breastfeeding on you. They believe children should only eat organic food. These are amongst the common thoughts that may come to mind when someone first hears the phrase, NCT (National Childbirth Trust.) However, I can only speak from experience in that I have come across a group of …

Center Parcs – Our Top 10 Tips

We have recently spent the week (Mon-Fri) at Sherwood Forest Center Parcs, along with my parents. We have visited the Woburn site previously but Mini was only 18 months then so we didn't really check out many of the child/family activities, so were looking forward to getting stuck in a bit more with active forest life. …