Hands up how many parents out there know the Peppa Pig theme song? Yip, that's me (I'm waving madly). Sebastian has recently joined the multitudes of children world wide who are fans of 'Peppa Pig' and at present loves anything Peppa Pig related from the T.V show, to books, to toys... Mention Peppa Pig and from wherever he is in the room you will instantly hear a little oink, oink coming from him, complete with scrunched up face. So last week when the mail arrived and inside was … [Read more...]
Watties and Heinz Little Kids Range
As a Mum of an active (read that as 'always on the go, only stopping to sleep') toddler I am always on the look out for snacks. In particular healthy, lightweight, travel-friendly and convenient snacks. I like to keep a small supply in my bag for those times when you are out and about for longer than imagined planned, or which also happens with a very active toddler when lots of energy has been expelled and a snack is in need.. NOW! So when the lovely … [Read more...]
Buzzy Bee Books
New Zealand author Joy Cowley has done it again with a couple of gorgeous Buzzy Bee and Friends board books (the perfect kind for little fingers). Sebastian and I were lucky enough to be sent two of these fabulous books by Kiwi Mummy Blogs to review. Buzzy Bee's Birthday Party - Its Buzzy Bee's birthday and he's having a party! He needs balloons, party hats and jelly. But how many does he need? Help Buzzy Bee count. Buzzy Bee's Food Shapes - Oscar the Ostrich doesn't know his … [Read more...]
The Birthday Monster by Bridget Sherlock
'Birthday boy Peter is enjoying roaring, snarling, snatching and stomping his way through the day when he discovers he has turned into the Birthday Monster! He has big googly eyes, a prickly tail and a snarly snout. How is he going to turn back into the Birthday Boy before it's too late and he becomes a monster forever?' It's no secret that I love books and reading. Whether its a book for myself or a chance to share one of my greatest hobbies with Sebastian, then I am there. We love books … [Read more...]
Five Days Left By Julie Lawson Timmer
Curled up on the couch with a good book is one of my favourite places to be. That said, I can't remember the last time I actually got to sit uninterrupted and read. Usually, I am grabbing a couple of pages here and there as I always find something else I could / should be doing. So when we headed away for the weekend recently the first thing I packed was my copy of 'Five Days Left', as I knew naptime was my golden uninterrupted opportunity. Five Days Left is a 'heart breaking and yet … [Read more...]