Welcome to my Lifestyle Parenting Blog, where I explore topics related to chronic illnesses such as ME/CFS, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia while embracing a passion for yoga, books, and blogging.
Our Walk - Walberswick
Walberswick is a small and idyllically secluded village on the coast. It's beautiful. It has the beach, sand dunes, marshes, history and so much more. I've not been to Walberswick beach for many years, my kids have never been and we were excited to go - it's a popular place to visit, especially as it's perfect for crabbing, taking walks and spotting wildlife.
FREE #TENNISFORKIDS WITH THE LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Jacob has wanted to start Tennis for a while now. When we go to Center Parcs, we watch people play it there, he also watches it on TV with me and enjoys it as much as I do. I used to play Tennis a lot when I was a kid, I know what a great sport it is to get involved in. If you want to get involved you can. There are clubs all around the UK which are encourage and geting kids involved with tennis. The Lawn Tennis Association’s #TennisForKids sessions take place from 22 April 2017 and anyone can sign up their 5- to 8-year-old for free sessions via the ClubSpark website. There are 20,000 free places available across the country.
Jacob's Dream Pet with PetPlan
Jacob was given the opportunity to design his very own dream pet. Jacob's favourite animal are Pandas.
He knew what he wanted to draw for his dream pet instantly and got to it. He drew what he called his 'perfect Pet Panda'.
Designing The Ultimate Home Cinema That Your Kids Are Sure To Love
While it’s a lot of fun to go out to the cinema for the evening with the kids, it’s also incredibly expensive. It costs around £8 per person, that means for a family of five a trip to the cinema costs at least £40, and that’s without popcorn or other snacks. That’s a lot of money when you think about it - it’s the majority of a week’s food shop! For this reason, more and more families are choosing to save money in the long-run and build their own home cinemas. Sure, these don’t come cheap, but they are worth the money because of what they save you in terms of cinema costs in the long-term. Fancy creating your own home cinema? Here’s how to go about it:
Dog Dental Care Tips For Dog's that Hate Their Teeth Being Brushed
The recommendation is to brush your dog's teeth daily to prevent food and bacteria from building up which can lead to plaque, gum irritation, and infections. But, if you have a dog like my Poppy who doesn't like her teeth brushed, then it can be very difficult. So what else can we do to keep our dog’s teeth clean and clear from potential issues?
Here’s how I keep both Kiwi and Poppy's mouth cleaner:
EZ-FORT Fairy Tale Castle
The kids are always building den's in the living room, outdoors, or in their bedrooms. They use bedsheets, pillows and boxes. So when we were sent the EZ-FORT for review, I knew the kids would love it - and they were very excited.
55 pieces are included in the set. Each piece is lightweight allowing small hands to create their den. The pieces connect and create. There are two different length sized tubes, one size being longer, which makes it easier for kids to build a more spacious den, i.e. allowing them to climb in and out.
New Kazoops Episodes on CBeebies #JustImagine
Monty Kazoops, the little boy with a vivid imagination and a loyal pet pig, Jimmy Jones, are back with brand new animated adventures in Kazoops, Episodes on CBeebies - which started today!
Kazoops is about Monty, a six-year-old boy who challenges life’s questions both big and small with the help of his limitless imagination and his best friend, Jimmy Jones, the family pet pig. In each episode, the duo enters make-believe worlds to challenge everyday preconceptions such as ‘do things have to be the same all the time?’ or ‘do all games really need rules?
Easter Fun with L.O.L Surprise! Dolls
This Easter we did something a little different and had some fun with L.O.L Suprise Doll and had a Easter Hunt.
We received an L.O.L Surprise Doll Easter Hunt pack, which included, one Suprise pack, a packet of sweets and some colouring pages. Some fun bits to keep Summer entertained one afternoon, this Easter half term.
Yeti In My Spaghetti
If you are looking for a simple, but fun game to play, then Yeti In My Spaghetti is just that! It's been a hit in this house this Easter Holidays.
Yeti In My Spaghetti is very easy to set-up and to play and it's fun - silly fun.
Review: LEGO Architecture London
Kids Toys Club invited us to review the Lego Architecture London set.
My middle teenage son wants to be an architect - he has his whole education and career path planned out, all with full focus on becoming an architect - I'm really proud of him and I hope his dream will come reality. We went to London last summer and he loved seeing all the buildings. And as we walked along the Thames, it was a proud mummy moment watching him as he absorbed and relished the London architecture.
The Art Of Creating Focal Points In Your Home
Something that soon becomes a challenge for anyone without much interior design expertise or experience is that of creating a focal point in a room. If you are serious about turning your home into a classy and stylish interior, then having a focal point in each room is likely to be high on your list of priorities. The fact is, many people know about creating focal points, but not exactly how to do it. In this article, we are going to attempt to answer that question by looking at some of the essential components of any focal point.
Chillfactor Frozen Brain Slushy Maker
Chillfactor Frozen Brain Slushy Maker is perfect for the spring/summer time. You can make ice cold slushy drinks at home!
Kids love slushy drinks, whenever we are out and about they want a drink, their first choice is always a slushy. A slushy is cold, refreshing and fun.
With the Chillfactor Frozen Brain Slushy Maker you can make your own slushy at home - and it is dead easy.
Little Changes To Make Your Bathroom Perfect For Your Family
A lot of us don’t do many changes to our bathroom when we move into a new property. After all, it’s easy to stick with it if it has everything we need! But it’s not going to be perfect for your family if it’s not your own choices. Therefore, it might be time to make some changes to make the room more personal. In fact, here are some ways you can make your bathroom perfect for your family.
Review: Animal Jam Puzzle from Ravensburger
I enjoy doing puzzles with the kids. You sit together and take on the challenge together, but I love watching them as they get encouraged each time they solve a part and the excitement when the puzzle comes together. It's great fun, and of course, puzzles offer many educational skills too.
Review: Project Mc2 H20 Nail Science Kit
As seen on Netflix Project Mc2 an original series, Adrienne Attoms brings you her H20 Nail Science Kit. This kit allows you to perform some cool S.T.E.A.M. experiments at home. The Project Mc2 show and merchandise is designed to inspire children to take an interest in S.T.E.A.M subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics).As seen on Netflix Project Mc2 an original series, Adrienne Attoms brings you her H20 Nail Science Kit. This kit allows you to perform some cool S.T.E.A.M. experiments at home. The Project Mc2 show and merchandise is designed to inspire children to take an interest in S.T.E.A.M subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics).
Review: Wissper & Peggy Doll Set
Sssh, sssh, sssh. I'm Wissper. I can talk to you.
Summer adores Wissper. She watches the animated TV series and was super excited to receive the Wissper & Peggy Doll Set for review.
Wissper is a kind 7-year girl who is able to talk to animals. The animals always go to Wissper for help. She can magically transport herself to anywhere there is an animal in danger by saying the magic word “Sssshhh…” She is very caring of all the animals but she can get cross if they misbehave!
DIY Mason Jar Mother's Day Gift
This Mother's Day I want to treat my mum to something extra special. My dad is very ill with cancer and has spent most of 2017 in hospital. My mum has been by his side constantly. She goes to the hospital every morning and sits with him all day until evening. She hasn't had much time for herself and I've watched her go through a lot of upset and worry - it is heartbreaking, but I admire her strength and I love the love my parents have and share with each other. This Mother's Day I want to treat and surprise her with a Mason Jar full of goodies - items that she can spend some time pampering herself and looking after herself, even if for a few moments.
Wild! Science Perfume Factory
It was British Science Week last week and we love to get involved - science is a fascinating interactive subject that encourages fun experience and learning. Both Summer and Jacob love anything to do with science. To celebrate, Wild! Science sent us their Perfume Factory set.
Included in the box: