The Shark Steam. I love it.
*yawn* I know, right? A steam cleaner? Seriously? But – bear with me. Because I love this little purple baby. I really do. And I’m no clean freak. In fact, I try very hard to do as little housework as I possibly can. Sadly, with four children, a giant puppy-dog, and living in deepest darkest mud-filled rural Dorset, a certain amount is necessary. Particularly on the floors. I have hardwood flooring and tiles throughout...
Keycamp – family friendly holidays in France? Yes, please.
I’ve said it before (in fact, last year when we had a Keycamp review trip…) – Keycamp is not our usual choice of family holiday – we’re far more likely to be found in an isolated cottage half way up a mountain, or camping in a field with only sheep for neighbours. But we reviewed Keycamp last year (with some trepidation)… and had a blast. So when we were invited back this summer, I *might* have left...
Kickers shoes. Kicking.
I have to say, when my first child was growing, I insisted on going to a ‘proper’ shoe shop, and only buying one brand of ‘proper’ shoes. But now I’m a wise old mama of four, and I know that there are more than one type of shoemaker, and more than one brand does it ‘properly’. And actually, what you want in a shoe is a good spacious fit, sturdy build, and something good looking enough for the...
Feather Down Farms Days Review – Dolphinholme
Oh we were all so excited about Feather Down Farm. We do love the idea of an Enid Blyton-style family holiday and family glamping (albeit less than an hour away from home!) looked like it would hit the spot. We arrived mid-afternoon and transferred everything to our tent via wheelbarrow. I’d been a bit worried that we’d look like total hicks with our cardboard boxes of food (I told David to just take everything we had that...
Maxi Cosi Opal Car Seat Review
In general you have 2 choices of car seat styles for new born babies, a rearward facing one (which will last 9-12mths), or a forward facing seat that will last until the baby is 18kg or thereabouts. The advice from the government and most motoring organisations is to use a rearward facing seat while the baby is small as this protects their necks – clearly the downside of this is that the seat won’t last for as long and you’ll...
Slimpod update… I fell off the wagon *sigh*
I started the Slimpod system four weeks ago – you can read the miracle beginnings here. But then… I let it all go wrong. SO cross with myself. But I know what caused it, and have climbed back on it again. Y’see, the lovely Trevor suggests you listen to the ‘slimpod’ just before you fall asleep – which I know many people do very successfully. But me? No. Thank you. I just can’t fall asleep with...