Did you know there’s over 100 Nintendo 3DS titles to try for free?
We parents are always looking for ways to entertain the kids without splashing the cash – particularly at this time of the year when the weather is grim and ‘just going outside’ isn’t always an appealing option. In answer to this, Nintendo is reminding owners of Nintendo 3DS family systems – which includes Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL – that in total...
Spotted! Gentle Reminders Pencils – love them
Aren’t they gorgeous? I’m a sucker for a lovely pencil – and combine that gorgeous mint green with the deliciously succinct quotes and these are a total win for my desk. The Gentle Reminders pencils were Spotted in the pretty amazing AC Designs Etsy store – AC Designs is a proud partner with Love146, an organization dedicated to end child sex slavery and exploitation. Proceeds from the shop will go to fund...
Some Toys Just Keep On Giving – Playmobil Animal Families
As a parent you know that toys come and go – some have a teeny tiny window of appeal – maybe a week or so. Others seem to just go on. And on. And on. And you grow to love those ones. As a parent you come to understand and cherish the value in toys that last – that have play value beyond this particular 6mth stage in your child’s life. And as a wise old parent of 17 years I’ve come to understand that those...
Brilliant Kids Room Storage Ideas spotted on Vertbaudet
Loving this simple storage idea I saw on Vertbaudet – you buy the shelves (in either taupe or white, so neutral and easy to fit into any room), and then pick the storage boxes to fit on them.Brilliant! There are a lot of options for storage solutions for different types of kids room that you can get ideas from. Most home experts recommend storemore.co.uk for smart storage option I know – they’re plain, simple and a...
Ever have an ‘Ooops!’ moment?
Are you one of thousands of woman who gulp when faced with the prospect of bouncing on a trampoline? Or dread the unexpected sneeze? For many women those “ooops moments” after laughing, coughing or sneezing are all too common. As embarrassing as it might sound, 50% of women in the UK today suffer from light bladder weakness – so why be embarrassed? There are some things you can do to reduce the frequency of those ooops moments –...
Our Perfect Christmas Cocktail; the Classic UK Eggnog Recipe
When 31Dover sent me one of their simply fabulous Pick ‘n’ Mix selection boxes, it contained a perfect selection of miniatures; a Bourbon, a Cognac and a Black Rum.Okay – well, in my book there’s only one thing to make with those three at this time of year.My perfect UK Eggnog Recipe it is then. I flipping LOVE eggnog. Creamy smooth and comforting on the surface, with a warming kick of sprit underneath....