I never had that rush of love in the hospital when Oscar was born. The feeling everyone tells you about. That sudden lightening bolt of realisation that this is what life is all about and has been all along. No, I never got that. Although it’s not something I’ve discussed before, the truth is, I […]
When Summer isn’t all about making memories
The consensus across the sentiments I see expressed on social media, is that parents have spent a lot of energy this summer, relishing the time they have with their … [Read More...]
Our Favourite Five – August 2016
August is over already? Whaaat? Shaaadup! It's too soon. How can the summer, which only just started like last Tuesday or something, be done? Oscar doesn't start … [Read More...]
On the School Bus
Oscar starts school in three short weeks. But whether or not I'm ready for it is not what I want to talk about today (by the way, I'm not). I knew the school we'd … [Read More...]
Kidloland Preschool App – A review
Oscar and I love technology. Always have. From as soon as he could grasp for it with his pudgy little baby hands, he wanted to play with my phone. And now I have an … [Read More...]
Our day out with Thomas the Tank on the Watercress Line
If you follow me on social media at all, you can't have missed how excited I was when I recently won a Family Ticket for The Watercress Line's Day out with Thomas … [Read More...]
Uniform Name Labels from My Name Label
It's that time of the year. School Uniform is everywhere you look, and for the first time it's all over my house too. Oscar starts school in September, so I've been … [Read More...]
Our Favourite Five – July 2016
There just seems to be so much negativity all over social media at the moment. So here's Our Favourite Five for July to try and redress the balance! 1. Dyson … [Read More...]
Thaikhun Restaurant Children’s Menu – A Review
In May I was invited to the launch of a new restaurant in Guildford, specialising in Thai style street food. Thaikhun (pronounced Tycoon) are a small chain with 8 … [Read More...]
Boolino Friend Review: George and the New Craze
We're very excited to have recently been chosen as a Boolino Friend, (a book reviewer) for children's online book and reading platform, Boolino. Boolino are a … [Read More...]
Top Tips from a former Shoe Fitter
I moved to London in 1997 to go to University. It was my dream to move to the big smoke, and I was so happy to be leaving Devon. But no one explained how expensive a … [Read More...]
Family
A picture’s worth a thousand words
So last week we bought a printer. You may have seen I wrote about how much Oscar was loving the box? … [Read More...]
The 70’s catered my child’s party!
I've never thrown Oscar a party at home. Mostly because our house is just too small to comfortably … [Read More...]
Mixing it up….
In just a few short weeks time, my bouncing little ball of energy, also known as Oscar, will be … [Read More...]
Wicked Wednesdays – December 17th
Apparently we shouldn't have spent any money on presents this year. Clearly fresh produce is the … [Read More...]
