There is so much I love about winter. The crisp and frosty mornings, the possibility of snow, the cosy evenings spent with hot chocolate and a DVD, and of course – Christmas! I tend to take a lot of photos at this time of year too, because there are some…

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You always want ample amount of time to get ready before a date, especially when it is a first date. After all, there are so many things to do; being able to simply relax and make sure you’re ready for the experience will make the first date more successful and…

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Another week has just FLOWN by, and I’m now counting down the days until we go out into placement. You can read my week 5 update here. Monday was a mixed day. In the morning we had a session all about using the electronic library resources and referencing – all…

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Jacob and Gemma have always loved car racing sets, and we have had a few in the past from Hot Wheels and Scalextric. They have always been well enjoyed, but often overlooked for other toys purely because they are so bulky and time consuming to put together. We heard about…

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There are certain TV shows that get played over and over and over again in our house – one of the most popular features a slightly irritating pig. So when we come across something new, I am always keen to expand the children’s viewing habits and have a bit of…

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