The phone is dead. Long live the phone.
Our ‘home phone’… cripes. Let’s just stop there. I remember the days when it was just ‘the phone’ – now we have the home phone, the business phone, husband’s mobile, my mobile… It’s ridonkulous really. Last week I went to walk the dog – a 30 minute scurry around soggy fields. I left without my phone in my pocket. Remembered when I got to the garden gate, thought...
Our Top Five Apps For Parents
I admit it, I was a slow starter when it came to apps. Being pad-less (except for the pretty stationery type) and blackberry-owning, the opportunities for me were less than for other more apple-and-android-endowed parents. But I’m catching up – and catching on. And may ju-u-ust meander on down to phones4u.co.uk to have a just-looking-thanks play with the shiny swizzy new tablets. You now, what with Mother’s Day...
Sunday Baking – Malteser Cake
Rangemaster have designed a great recipe for cooking with the small people – their incredibly indulgent Chocolate Malteser cake. It’s a simple hands on recipe, and kids will no doubt enjoy getting messy with the batter and decorating with Maltesers! Ingredients 250g self raising flour 250g soft brown sugar 50 g cocoa powder 250 g plain chocolate, 70% cocoa solids 250g butter 4 eggs, lightly beaten For the icing: 400g plain or...
2013: The Year of the Royal Baby
Just as everyone had recovered from the royal wedding in 2011, the Jubilee last summer gave the country another opportunity for a knees-up. If the last couple of years haven’t already been busy enough for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, 2013 is set to be the year of the royal baby. A spokesperson confirmed that the baby is due in July, which at least gives Prince William and Kate Middleton a few months to sort out some baby...
New Competition – Sunuva Children’s Beachwear Outfit (worth £130) to Win!
I know, I know, Summer and sunshine and beaches seem far, far away but it’s all coming, soon, honest. We are delighted to be giving away a gorgeous Sunuva kids UV beachwear outfit, worth £130, to one lucky winner in our latest competiton. The prize includes a rash vest, swim shorts or bikini, cowboy sunhat and sunglasses. Go have a browse at Sunuva’s site to see just how fab this prize is. To enter this competition...
Simon’s Cat!
Simon’s Cat is a cheeky character who started his life online thanks to British creator Simon Tofield. The popular white cat became a huge hit in his very own YouTube videos and brand new stories are released regularly. Since 2008 when the first YouTube video ’Cat Man Do’ was released, it has gained over 40 million hits and has since spread the cats ventures into book form, comic strips and now a number of fantastic merchandise...