When nostalgia comes knocking…
Watching my No.1 son tower over me (which is no mean feat when your Mum stands almost 6′ in her socks), I can’t help but heave a sigh of nostalgia. I know we all say it, but how does it happen? How is it that you turn around twice, and that small blonde giggling boy who’s got “Lotsa Jobs Ter Do, Mummy” is now 6’1″, tripping over his size 12 feet, and terrifying you in the night when he looms...
Win a gorgeous set of Children’s Atlases #SpringIntoLearning
We’re genuinely excited to be working with Collins in a brilliant campaign this Spring. As any parent knows, this time of year is marked by a Series of Unfortunate Events – some by the name of SATS, 11+, Mocks, GCSE’s and A Levels, others simply end of year exams. But it’s not just about children cramming for exams – we ALL love to stretch our brain by learning new skills and trying new things. When learning is doing what you want to...
Two Disney DVDs for £2.99 from Zavvi – expires SUNDAY!
This is SUCH a fab deal. Zavvi are currently running Buy One, Get One Free on ALL Disney DVD’s (and Blu-ray, if you prefer them). Which is already a fabulous deal, obviously – all the favourites are there (I’m a little ashamed to say that my 8yr old is still yet to watch Dumbo or Lady & The Tramp…), and it’s not just the animations; Mary Poppins and the amazing Maleficent are also included in the...
#KeepYourCool with Homebase – and win a fridge!
I was ridiculously fortunate last year to be asked to review a fridge. Not just any fridge, either.. Regular readers may remember him, but if you’re new… meet Harold. I know. He’s ENORMOUS; and when I say HUGE, I mean, he’s immense. If you’re used to a standard 60/40 fridge freezer, a double American-style one feels like a wardrobe to Narnia by comparison. So – I definitely don’t need a new fridge. But in...
Win a fabulous £50 set of Astronomy books #SpringIntoLearning
We’re genuinely excited to be working with Collins in a brilliant campaign this Spring. As any parent knows, this time of year is marked by a Series of Unfortunate Events – some by the name of SATS, 11+, Mocks, GCSE’s and A Levels, others simply end of year exams. But it’s not just about children cramming for exams – we ALL love to stretch our brain by learning new skills and trying new things. When learning is doing what you want to...
Win a complete set of Collins School Dictionaries #SpringIntoLearning
We’re genuinely excited to be working with Collins in a brilliant campaign this Spring. As any parent knows, this time of year is marked by a Series of Unfortunate Events – some by the name of SATS, 11+, Mocks, GCSE’s and A Levels, others simply end of year exams. But it’s not just about children cramming for exams – we ALL love to stretch our brain by learning new skills and trying new things. When learning is doing what you want to...