It’s been a busy old morning in our house. To begin with, it’s Sid’s 10th birthday. Happy Birthday, Sid! Then, we are all anxiously awaiting Ben’s annual visit home from uni. He was very lucky to get the time off work to come and visit for a few days so everyone… Read More
It doesn’t really feel like Christmas until the tree is up so this weekend we did just that. While we do own fake trees, there is nothing quite like a real tree in my eyes. We have a few traditions in our family, one being that the children take it in turns to put the… Read More
If you’re looking for a gift to give your child that will encourage strategic thinking and also leave you both in fits of laughter, Gobblet Gobblers is the answer! It’s a twist on the classic Noughts and Crosses and is perfect for younger children. The aim of the game is to line… Read More
We’re almost there and not flustered at all! We have a couple of days left before the big day itself so we’ll be using them to tie up any loose ends and deal with the last-minute practicalities. Week 10 (w/c 23/12): Use these last couple of days to get in any of… Read More
Week 9? Already? That means Christmas is only a week away! Stating the obvious I know, but it seems like only yesterday that I began this countdown and now it’s almost ended. That came around quick! Week 9 (w/c 16/12): So, how are we doing? Your home should be looking festive, your Christmas Day… Read More
A couple of weeks ago we wrote an article highlighting the research which showed that the average child’s Christmas list came to £900 and asked our readers whether they were planning on spending that amount on their kids. The overwhelming majority said no. And I agree. I’ll be on the Daybreak sofa this… Read More