DH has no idea that he's going to hear one phrase above all others in the next two weeks whilst we holiday inside the Arctic Circle: "Judy Murray Says". That's the Judy Murray Effect. I credit the Judy Murray Effect with the fact that my children- for the first time in the two weeks they have thus far been on holiday- slept in until 9am this morning. Before we went on holiday, in a cafe in the heart of Kingston, Judy Murray put my … [Read more...]
{BritMums Live} Notes and Quotes
I attended a few sessions and spoke in a few at BritMums Live this year. There were some incredible inspirational speakers, some charismatic speakers, some well-informed speakers and some hilarious speakers. These are the Notes and Quotes I remembered to take from the talks I attended. Finding Your Voice- Judith O'Reilly, Jane Blackmore, Lucy Mangan, Lucy Cavendish Writing is 5% talent and 95% graft- JO'R Writing is 95% talent and … [Read more...]
Five products that make travelling easier this summer
1. Cheeky Shoes are the perfect travelling footwear: soft, comfortable and lightweight. Made from neoprene they also allow for foot swelling that you sometimes get on planes, and the fabric also keeps your feet warm in the temperature-controlled environment. I was sent a pair for review and have used them camping, travelling and also carried them in my handbag to replace heels at the end of a long evening. So impressed was I that I ordered a pair … [Read more...]
A Few Good Reads, July
Zoe and Beans: Hello Oscar- the fifth in the series of Zoe and Beans, this book is written by the brilliant children's illustrator Mick Inkpen and his daughter Chloe. It tells the story of a hole in the garden fence which is letting some very exotic creatures through. But where are they coming from. Dimples loves this book- the graphics, as with all Inkpen books, are fabulous and appealing to all ages, and the story-line really helps foster … [Read more...]
{Review} Fisher Price Little People: Big Discoveries
Ordinarily I would not be overjoyed to receive two very large packages of stuff when I am trying to reduce the amount of stuff we have ahead of a house move but it was the first week of our school holidays and these boxes contained Fisher Price Little People: the Little People® Disney® Princess Songs Palace and the Little People® Happy Sounds Home™ to be exact, and they made me very happy indeed. And my children of course. In the past we have … [Read more...]
Center Parcs adventure at Venture Cove, Elveden.
On the first day of our summer holiday The Girls and I were on the road before 8am, much like any other school day, and headed North to the wonders of Center Parcs Elveden. We had been invited in our capacity as Center Parcs Bloggers to test the amazing new pool facility for children, called Venture Cove. After a great lunch at Hucks- where we even got to chat with the other bloggers in attendance whilst the children were taken care of by some … [Read more...]
I’m Dreaming of a White Company Christmas
"Mum, would you be able to pick up the children on Wednesday? It's The White Company?" "OhMyGodTheWhiteCompanyYouMustGoOfCourseIWillLookAfterTheChildren." That's how the conversation with The Mothership went about 30 seconds after I got the email inviting me to a Blogger Christmas In July event with The White Company a couple of weeks ago. It was right about the time that the weather started hotting up so I'm glad I elected not to wear my … [Read more...]
