I had never heard of the Poppy Pym series before I was contacted. A good blurb on the book sold me I’m afraid in the email. So here I am reviewing this great series for kids, and also on day 1 of the Poppy Pym Blog Tour! Oh and to host a little giveaway of the two books for you.…
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I’m nearly 7 months down the line now after having a baby. I do wish I knew some of these important tips on taking care of yourself at the start. Once you’ve had your baby, all of your focus will of course be on them. However it’s important not to neglect your own health too. To stay energized, happy and…
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The Summer holidays are all but over now. I don’t know why but I love September because it never seems that long until Christmas! My roundup and bucket list this month will be showcasing my favourite post from August, and my to-do list for September. August Roundup August has been about preparing baby girl for the dreaded return to work.…
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A few weeks back I was asked if I would like to review some products from Chambers & Co. I had a little browse over their website and discovered that they produce quite a few different products across their range. I chose to review 3 products from the skin care range. They also have a leather and pet care range. Chambers…
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Although baby girl is not old enough for her kids lunch just yet, I have been thinking up tips on a healthy kids lunch for my nephew who will be heading into year 1 in September to pass over to my sister. He is a picky eater and loves cheese! With back to school is on the horizon Hartley’s set…
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I’m a big kid at times and love to read young adult books. I found the front cover fascinating on What I Couldn’t Tell You by Faye Bird. It’s compelling, dark and mysterious. Totally right up my street! So when I was asked to join the blog tour organised by Faye Rogers to read and review What I couldn’t tell…
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This weeks New Mum Stories guest poster is Bridie from Bridie By The Sea. Bridie tells us about how becoming a mum has changed her. Over to you Bridie When my little girl was five weeks old, I was struck by a defining moment in my life as as Mum. It was almost as if something was tapping me on…
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When it comes to decorating your child’s bedroom, it can be fun to consider a theme. Maybe they like space, or perhaps they love everything pink. Whatever their preferences, you can create an incredible space that reflects their personality. Here are some ideas when considering a themed bedroom. Image from Flickr
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Next year we are buying a new house, so we need to increase the value of our current home ready for selling early next year. Our new house will be much more child friendly than the current one. Plus it will have a decent garden not a slope out the back which we have now. One idea that we are…
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Today we have a wonderful guest post from the author Dane Cobain. He tells us how authors can use video to engage with readers. It’s a great informative post and has given me a few ideas about vlogging. Over to your Dane Hi, folks! My name’s Dane Cobain and I’m an independent author from the United Kingdom. I’m here today…
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As you all know I love cake. So it’s a great little treat being asked to review, oh and of course taste a couple of cupcakes from Caketoppers. I was asked to send in an image for the caketoppers and so I chose my snazzy blog logo! You know from my previous post on designing a mobile phone cover that I like…
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Over the past few years I have taken part in quite a few home learning courses. I always loved school and learning new things so when I left after taking my A-Levels, I was always on the look out to find something to do in my spare time. I have completed various online courses with differernt online establishments in subjests…
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Many people think of gardening as a hobby for older people. But it’s actually fun for all ages. If you have little ones, and you’re eager to get out and enjoy the garden, these tips will come in handy. Designing a child-friendly garden The best way to get the kids interested in gardening is to create a space, which inspires and…
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