I have been a fan of Leapfrog products for a while now – as well as being heaps of fun for children, they all have a learning and educational function too – a total winner in my book! We have been trying out the LeapPad 3, the LeapReader and the…

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With the summer just around the corner (apparently) we have started to do bits and pieces in the garden, to get it ready for summer BBQ’s and lots of outdoor play. We are lucky enough to have 2 areas in the garden – a lawn for football and picnics and…

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I don’t know any woman who doesn’t secretly love receiving a bunch of flowers. Whether it is for a special occasion or ‘just because’ there is something really lovely about opening the door to find someone bearing a big bouquet of blooms just for you. With Mothers Day just around…

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23 weeks – in just one week, my baby will be classed as viable. That’s a huge milestone, and it makes it all seem a little bit more real.  How am I feeling? Pretty good really, apart from a stinking cold, but I can’t blame that on the pregnancy! It’s…

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We love to bake, and as this weekend was a bit damp, we decided to make the most of our new Bigjigs baking sets and make some family favourite ginger biscuits. This is such a simple recipe, and uses very basic store cupboard ingredients. The children loved using their own baking…

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