One of the things you need to consider When having a large family Is that you are going to need a large car We have four (living) children And a seven seater car Recently we have started thinking That our … Continue reading
A Wheely Big Family
Baby Play: Velcro Rollers
Edie loves a treasure basket A box or basket of objects Chosen for her To explore To investigate To play with Back in February I gave Edie a basket of velcro rollers A basket of treasure indeed! I then sat … Continue reading
Five For A First: Flashcards
Sometimes a little gift goes a long way Flashcards for babies are one such present A gift that keeps on giving An object that gives the gift of learning The gift of play The gift of communication Flashcards can be … Continue reading
Tips for Teaching your Kids to Budget This Summer
Summer is drawing ever-closer, and we’re all feeling the heat. Not only does summer mean more sweltering days sitting in the sun, but if you’re a family with kids in school, it also means finding countless ways to keep your … Continue reading
Edie’s Royal Wedding First Birthday Party Plans
On Sunday we are having a garden party for Edie’s first birthday There will be around 20 adults, 14 children and 4 babies We will be having a vintage British buffet Cream tea Games on the lawn And a great … Continue reading
Five For A First: Littlewoods
When shopping for your little one’s first birthday It can become quite expensive It is easy to go over the top With excessive present buying Easy to fall into the trap of Spending money that you do not have We … Continue reading
Five For A First: Play Mats
Five For A First Is a series of blog posts Highlighting some of our favourite gift ideas For a baby On their first birthday This post is focusing on playmats Jaycee Baby Perfectly Padded Playmat We were recently sent one … Continue reading
Spring Sensory Play: Flower Cutting Tray
We have been exploring lots of gardens this past fortnight Some traditional Some tropical All colourful Creative Bright All designed for pleasure For adventure To give joy Our children have loved roaming the jungle of Heligan The water garden at … Continue reading
12 Ways To Play With Your Baby Today
On the eve of my last baby’s first birthday I am sharing 12 ways you can play with your baby One for every month of Edie’s first year I am feeling very reflective this evening With my soon to be … Continue reading
Baby Play: Stacking Cups
This week I ordered a set of stacking cups for Edie With our Sainsburys shop They cost £3.25 and have been such great value for money Stacking cups are a baby play staple That lasts through the toddler years And … Continue reading