Whilst you are reading this, I am in transit, somewhere between London Heathrow and Phoenix, Arizona. We're following the Vegemite Vixen Supreme's example and bailing out whilst the Great British Sporting Event is on. But we do, bizarrely, play a small part, though we are not in London. Because whilst we are not in our home, another family is. That family are supporting a member of their family, who is competing in the BMX event at London … [Read more...]
If I were editing 50 Shades of Grey
Yes, I've read it. I've read all three books in the much-talked-about trilogy. Nothing appeals to me more than Mummy Porn. Not that I knew there was Mummy Porn until I started reading 50 Shades of Grey. Who thought that up? It's an annoying categorisation because it does a disservice to those of us who have children. Are we so special, so cotton-wool-brained, that we need our very own brand of porn? Are we not the right readership for real … [Read more...]
Soap that makes you go Crazy!
Honestly, this soap did make my kids go crazy: they loved it so much they wanted to spend all day in the bathtub, and that is so not normal behaviour. Specially formulated for children, Crazy Soap products are mild and gentle on the skin, and have a fruity fragrance. Kids can make shapes with it, paint with it and make bubbles with it, having fun and getting clean at the same time. Crazy Soap is suitable for children aged 3+ under adult … [Read more...]
Halloween costumes from Jokers Masquerade
There is nothing better in my daughters' world than dressing up: they put on my shoes, DH's shoes, even visitors' shoes. They sometimes wear Daddy's (clean) pants on their head, and they really like putting together their outfits each morning. It won't surprise you to learn that our toy box recently became the dressing up box, and it is actually bulging with dresses and hats and Disney paraphernalia. Which is why I should have politely declined … [Read more...]
Ariel Powder Which? Best Buy for the third time
I've just been informed that Ariel Powder has been awarded Best Buy status from independent consumer magazine Which? for the third time! It's exciting news right? The Which? Best Buy status is awarded to products and services which have satisfied specific criteria based on the results of rigorous comparative tests and analysis. In this month’s consumer product review, Which? praised Ariel Powder for its performance on drink stains and food … [Read more...]
Love Books Summer Book Exchange
I was so excited that the Love Books Exchange has branched out as far as the UK. It's such a great idea. And The Girls said as much today when a parcel arrived bearing a furry paw print. I cannot tell you how speechless I was when I unpacked a mass of fur and pom-poms and bits and pieces all addressed to my Girls. I can tell you that they screamed. A lot. And of course they were far too excited to read the book Where's My Teddy, and had … [Read more...]
Morphy Richards Comfigrip Iron with Diamonds and a discount!
Morphy Richards sent me an iron on the hottest day of the year. Ordinarily I would have stashed it in a cupboard for a less perspiration-inducing time, but this iron is my new best friend. I'm not saying this because I am a Morphy Richards Innovator, but because I love diamonds. Want to know what diamonds have to do with irons? Comfigrip Steam Shot Spray Iron with Diamond soleplate This extremely powerful Comfigrip Iron … [Read more...]
