As a child, a teenager and a young adult I lived for theatre I was always in a school play or an amateur theatre show I was always part of a drama group And where there was not one I … Continue reading
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Stocking Stuffers for Seven Year Olds
This year I want to make our children’s stockings super special They get so excited hanging them up on Christmas Eve And it is the first sign that morning has come When they find their stockings stuffed with surprises This … Continue reading
Mi-Mic Sounds Nice: Review and Giveaway
My mic sound nice, check one My mic sound nice, check two My mic sound nice, check three Did you have a karaoke song when you were younger? Perhaps you have one now? My public karaoke days are over But … Continue reading
Warm and Dry with Jo Jo Maman Bebe
So far this year Autumn has mostly been warm But this week the temperatures are set to plummet And for the first time in Kent Will see daytime numbers in single figures Rather than staying indoors It is time to … Continue reading
Five (plus one) Favourite Advent Calendars: The Holidays Are Coming
Christmas fever is slowly creeping into our house I try to keep it under control Until the day we head into London To see The Snowman This year we are all going And after the show We will have a … Continue reading
P, Pick Up A Penguin For Christmas
Penguins are perfect for little babies The stark contrast in their black and white design And their friendly character There are lots of lovely story books about penguins And many many penguin toys If you want to pick up a … Continue reading
See The Little Bunny – Hopping Lily Bobtail Review
Esther, Bea and Edie Have a new play mate A Hopping Lily Bobtail She is cute and cuddly A funny little bunny Who hops and giggles And wiggles her ears And calls out phrases Including Just in case pockets, just … Continue reading
No Dull Days with Bassetts Vitamins
Today was a rather momentous day Today I gave the first spoonful of puree To my last baby The weaning process has begun With us all tasting some mashed white carrot This is my last chance at getting weaning right … Continue reading
What I HATE About This Time Of Year
I absolutely love this time of year Roaring log fires The twinkle of candles Snuggling under blankets Reading chapter after chapter from favourite books I love the colours of autumn I love crisp cold days Filled with sunshine I love … Continue reading
Morpurgo’s Heroes: An Eagle in the Snow
Esther and William are at a wonderful age They have discovered the joy of books Real books They have discovered the magic of reading Chapter after chapter They love the thrill and suspense Of a cliff hanger They empathise with … Continue reading