Pick pumpkins to be proud of from Millets Farm PYO
Sometimes children don’t want to do the activities suggested (food shopping anyone?). But other times something sparks their imagination and they’re ready and waiting at the door to leave. Picking a...
View ArticleEnjoy a luxury Christmas gift hamper from Prestige Hampers
Mention a Christmas gift hamper or luxury hamper to someone, and it conjures up thoughts of posh shops and food. Hampers that you dreamed of when browsing gift catalogues, and unusual foods and drinks...
View ArticleFun alternative advent calendar ideas with Scholastic
Advent is such an exciting time of year for children. The bubbling anticipation of Christmas, the countdown and wishes that are made. And children love the tradition of a daily advent calendar. In our...
View ArticleA Waddesdon Manor Christmas with Enchanted Menagerie artwork
I do love a Christmas display and I seem to be winning N around. When I told him I’d booked a Waddesdon Manor Christmas visit again, he wasn’t keen. But I suggested we’d revisit our timings, going...
View ArticleOn the first day of parenting – Preparing to survive Christmas!
Hello, thank you for hopping over from Welsh Mum of One and welcome to the 1st day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is More2Explore who are offering an Adventure Belt and the theme is Preparing...
View ArticleOn the second day of parenting – family christmas gift ideas
Hello and thank you for hopping over from Close Enough to Kiss and welcome to the 2nd day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Wonderbly who are offering a My golden ticket book and the theme is...
View ArticleOn the third day of parenting – entertaining family Christmas activities
Hello. Thank you for hopping over from Close Enough to Kiss and welcome to the 3rd day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is It’s a sling thing who are offering a Ergobaby Original Carrier and the...
View ArticleOn the fourth day of parenting – Your Christmas day lunch de-stressed
Hello and thank you for hopping over from Bumps babies tots and teens mummy diaries and welcome to the 4th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Bags of Love who are offering a Personalised...
View ArticleOn the sixth day of parenting – Christmas Family Traditions Sorted
Hello and thank you for hopping over from The Butterfly Mother and welcome to the 6th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Science4You who are offering a Sweet Factory and the theme is Family...
View ArticleOn the seventh day of parenting – Mini gifts made simple
Hello and thank you for hopping over from Me and B Make Tea and welcome to the 7th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Bertie Blue Crafts who are offering a magnetic photo frame for door and...
View ArticleOn the eighth day of parenting – Family Christmas movies
Hello and thank you for hopping over from Mummies Waiting and welcome to the 8th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Learning Resources who are offering a 8 pack set of playfoam and the theme...
View ArticleOn the tenth day of Christmas – things to do outside this Christmas season
Hello and thank you for hopping over from Mummies Waiting and welcome to the 10th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Geocaching who are offering a 1 year membership and the theme is Things...
View ArticleOn the eleventh day of parenting – 12 ways to have a relaxing Christmas
Hello and thank you for hopping over from Me and B Make Tea and welcome to the 11th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Plyt who are offering a Plyt Board Game and the theme is 12 ways...
View ArticleOn the 12th day of parenting – 2017 highlights and 2018 New Year Wishes
Hello and thank you for hopping over from Me and B Make Tea and welcome to the 12th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Gitte Winter Graugaard who is offering a copy of The Children’s...
View ArticleTips to enjoy the Blenheim Palace Christmas light trail
After enjoying last year’s light display at Blenheim Palace, I really wanted to make it part of our annual pre-Christmas traditions. So back in September when I was booking Christmas activities (yes,...
View ArticleOn the seventh day of parenting – Mini gifts made simple
Hello and thank you for hopping over from Me and B Make Tea and welcome to the 7th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Bertie Blue Crafts who are offering a magnetic photo frame for door and...
View ArticleHow to take photos of Christmas lights – Christmas light trails and trees
Christmas is one of the times of year when we want to capture all those magical moments (except for my OH who refuses all photos on Christmas day which means we don’t have any over the years – I’m sad...
View ArticleUnusual christmas activities to try – plus a tractor run
Like any child I used to love Christmas. That was without the myriad of Christmas activities people now do over the advent and holiday season. I still love Christmas, but now it’s to make the...
View ArticleHow to get your Christmas spirit back
If you struggle to get your Christmas mojo, when you usually love the holiday season. If you’re feeling stressed and out of sorts, not ready for everything that is flung in your direction. Hopefully...
View ArticleChoosing a new Christmas colour scheme
We don’t make a big thing about decorating the house at seasonal times. But at Christmas having a tree is pretty much essential despite what the other half says. But when you grow up it’s time to make...
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