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World Book Day is almost upon us and I am ashamed to admit that I have NEVER read this classic children’s book! Until now that is, obviously! This gentle book, perfect for preschoolers, is a story of love between parent and child. One of the things that astonished me when I became a mother was […]

This half term we enjoyed lots of time outside in the garden. Our garden is frequented by birds as we have lots of trees. We were sent the My Living World bird feeder. The set is simple to put together but I would advise an adult supervises younger children. The recommended age range is 5+ […]

The cold has definitely set in this week and my car told me it was only 2 degrees yesterday! I was challenged to devise some outfits for winter and here is what I came up with! Casual day wear I am a busy mum. I need comfortable, practical clothes. I am also a working mum […]

Did you see my post about Ollie and dog walking this winter? Today I am reviewing my stunning purple ensemble! You may have spotted that purple is my favourite colour so I was delighted to find a number of purple options on the Millets website for women’s winter jackets and women’s walking boots. I chose […]

This is Ollie, our gorgeous border collie. He is a rather elderly gentleman but often forgets and acts like a puppy. He is wonderful with the kids who he tolerates marvellously, although I do wonder if he thinks wistfully about the quieter days in his youth. Ollie loves being part of a family and wants […]