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Healthy Teeth with Monkey Wellbeing (Review)


I had the pleasure of meeting Helen and Monkey from Monkey Wellbeing at BritMums Live 2015 and Monkey has come to my house over summer to help Tori and Arthur learn about their teeth and how to keep them healthy. The dental pack came with a Healthy Teeth activity guide with stickers, a story book… Continue reading Healthy Teeth with Monkey Wellbeing (Review)

Life · Parenting

Edinburgh Adventures


Last week, the Smalls and I gatecrashed Caius' hotel room when he went up to Edingburgh for work for a summer holiday. We had a busy week, averaging 6 miles a day on foot exploring what the city has to offer, whilst Caius was at work in the office.                              … Continue reading Edinburgh Adventures

Family · Just For Fun · Parenting · Preschooler

Four Obsessions of a Four Year Old Boy


  Arthur is four. I am not finding four a very easy age but it's not all tantrums and rage and hitting, even if some days it feels like it. There are good things too, laughter and cuddles and games. And obsessions. Four year olds are very good at fixating on things - Arthur keeps singing… Continue reading Four Obsessions of a Four Year Old Boy

Books · Just For Fun · Life · Non-Fiction · Parenting · Reviews

My Top 3 Activity Books For Five Year Olds


There are literally thousands of options when it comes to activity books for kids - from colouring books to crossword books, there are all sorts and it can be very overwhelming. I have also found it can be quite hard to find ones that actually suit Tori's abilities (she's 5 and in Year 1 at… Continue reading My Top 3 Activity Books For Five Year Olds

Family · Parenting · Reviews

Stretchkins ~ Toy Review


On the last day of the Summer Holidays Tori and Arthur were very excited when the postman delivered a HUGE parcel - they were even more excited when I informed them that it was actually theirs. Inside were a pair of Stretchkins all ready to come out and play - Arthur chose the dog and… Continue reading Stretchkins ~ Toy Review