Growing up I fondly remember spending countless Summer days at the beach - whether it was playing on the grass, building sand castles or actually going in for a swim, sometimes (more often than not) all of the above. With the recent weather bomb we have had over the country, I know most of us are still waiting for Summer to arrive but let me tell you, it will get here and when it does I for one want to be ready. Funnily enough, whilst I don't really care for the wind and rain (I know it's … [Read more...]
A Giveaway & A Coffee Machine
For the long time now, Steve and I have talked about getting a coffee machine but truth be told, until a couple of weeks ago it was STILL all talk. That was up until the lovely people at NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto and TerraCycle sent me one. Seriously, there was all sorts of happy dancing happening at our house. To be honest, as much as I had wanted one of these I was a bit daunted by how complicated they appeared (!!!), huh, what a joke. They are so easy in fact I am sure Sebastian … [Read more...]
Preparing for Preschool
Sebastian recently started Preschool, three weeks ago to be exact; and in the weeks leading up to him starting I began preparing both him and myself for this new adventure. The biggest thing I did which I firmly believe made the transition easy was involve Sebastian in pretty much every step, this way he felt like he had some sort of control over the situation, plus it built going to Preschool into something exciting. I am happy to say three weeks in and he is loving it! Pssst... Want to … [Read more...]
From the Munch Cupboard ~ Munch Lunchbox
Do you struggle to come up with ideas to pop in your little ones lunchbox day in and day out? Are you looking for new lunchbox ideas? Do you want ideas that are easy, healthy and cost effective? Then.. The Munch Lunchbox is for you! "This book is all about lunchboxes for children and families. You will find recipes that are suitable for pre-schoolers and right up to teenagers. Many of our recipes could also be taken to work by mums and dads. We aim to help you create a lunchbox that is … [Read more...]
Who’s on Pole? ~ Book Review
When your Daddy loves Motorsport and is a Motorsport photographer it is inevitable that you will end up at least watching it with him at some stage! The fact you love it as much as he does is just a bonus (for him) and an added worry for Mummy. So, as you can imagine, when a book is released that incorporates both numbers AND Motorsport - you were destined to have it, right?!? Enter 'Who's on Pole?' A cleverly written children's rhyming count to ten book written by Monica … [Read more...]