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WIN a 6-month supply of eco-friendly DenTek interdental products
Party season is here and everyone wants to look and feel their best. That includes a sparkling smile that lights up the room and those party snaps. However, a recent…
Project 365 2024 – Week 45
And just like that, they are back to school! We really enjoyed our week off but now we are heading into all the Christmas activities! Here is our week: Sunday…
Project 365 2024 – Week 44
Half term………….and relax! Well, as much as you can when you have three kids to ferry around, but it has been a nice break from work and we have enjoyed…
Review: CANYON Outdoor Wireless Speaker
My son is 16 and heavily into his music. He has a bit of an eclectic music taste thanks to his love of musical theatre, Marvel films and a new…
Review: Halloween Trail at Minterne House and Gardens
There are spooky goings-on happening all over Dorset during October and we have been lucky enough to be invited to some. Our first visit of the half term break was…
Project 365 2024 – Week 43
We are on countdown to half term and I am also looking forward to a week off too. Here is our week: Sunday 20th October Eliza and Isaac had their…
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Review: Halloween Trail at Minterne House and Gardens
There are spooky goings-on happening all over Dorset during October and we have been lucky enough to be invited to some. Our first visit of the half term break was…
AD: Celebrating Jet2’s new base at Bournemouth Airport with a Gin Distillery workshop at Wyrd Spirits
This weekend I was lucky enough to be invited to a gin making event and cocktail masterclass at New Forest based Wyrd Spirits with Jet2 Holiday’s, to celebrate their new…
Review: Horrible Histories Terrible Thames
My kids have all loved Horrible Histories as they have grown up and we have seen many of their live shows before. It is a brilliant way to teach them…
Review: Dorset Sunflower Trail 2024
We last payed a visit to Dorset Sunflower Trail back in 2021 and loved it. We planned to go last year, but missed the short window of time that they…
Reviews
Review: CANYON Outdoor Wireless Speaker
My son is 16 and heavily into his music. He has a bit of an eclectic music taste thanks to his love of musical theatre, Marvel films and a new…
Review: SIMBA Hybrid® Duvet and Pillows
I hate to say this, but the evenings are now getting cooler and the nights are drawing in faster than I would like, so it is time to think about…
Review: Airbrush Art Activity Case
Back in June we reviewed the Airbrush Plush Unicorn and Eliza and her friend loved creating their very own punk unicorn plush toy, so when we were invited ti review…
Review: Elegear Cooling Blanket
I still cannot get my head around the fact that I have reached the grand old age of 50 (apparently it’s the new 40), but there are some changes to…
Review: Airbrush Plush Magic Unicorn – Glow in the Dark
The Airbrush Plush Unicorn is an adorable soft toy, providing the perfect blank canvas for kids to design on and make it their own, by using the battery-operated airbrush to decorate…
Review: Photo Creator Instant Pocket Printer Set
At the age of 13, Eliza is at the age where she loves to take selfies with her friends and wants to decorate her room with artwork that really expresses…
Review: High Score Arcade Poole
Finding family days out when the kids are older can be tricky, as getting them outside the house can be a challenge. Like many families with teens and tweens, mine…
Review: Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress
Did you know that, on average, the lifespan of a mattress is roughly seven years, so it’s recommended you change your mattress every six to eight years to make sure it’s offering…
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WIN a 6-month supply of eco-friendly DenTek interdental products
Party season is here and everyone wants to look and feel their best. That includes a sparkling smile that lights up the room and those party snaps. However, a recent…
Giveaway: EDURINO, the hands-on digital learning system for kids
A couple of weeks ago we did a review of the EDURINO digital learning system with Lilah. EDURINO is a series of playful new digital learning games, providing meaningful screen time…
Giveaway: “Dare to Care” Care Bear
I’m old enough to remember the Care Bears the first time round and now my granddaughter loves them too. In fact, for Christmas she asked Santa for Bath Bombs and…
Family
Top Tips For Organising The Perfect Outdoor Birthday Bash This Summer
Organising the perfect outdoor birthday bash can be a fun and rewarding experience. With the sun shining and the smell of barbecue in the air, there’s no better way to…
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Play: Essentials Every Parent Should Consider
Outdoor play is crucial for your child’s physical, emotional, and social development. It encourages active movement, which is fundamental for building strength, coordination, and confidence. As your children climb, run,…
From Online to On-the-Grass: Encouraging Active Play in Children
In an era dominated by screens and virtual interactions, it’s more important than ever to nudge our kids from online to on-the-grass activities. How can we, as guardians of the…
AD: The Importance of Imaginative Play for Kids
I have written before about the benefits of imaginative play for kids and with budgets really stretched this Christmas, I have come up with ideas for gifts, which will provide…
Family Quiz – The Student Edition
Heading off to university is a huge life change that effects both students and their parents. One of the biggest changes is the move away from home comforts, learning to…
Sebby’s Epic Woodland Nerf Party
Birthday parties are finally back with a bang and following the success of Sebby’s Quad Biking Party last year, he wanted something equally as epic. We toyed with the idea…