Organic Skincare for Little Monkeys

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Recently I was sent some gorgeous nappy balm and baby massage oil for Roo from the team at Organic Monkey which is the first Fairtrade certified baby skincare in the UK – they are also certified organic by the Soil Association. Even though Roo is nearly 5 now I still look after her skin and am lucky she’s never had much problem apart from the odd eczema flare up when we’ve had to have the heating on too much or an allergic reaction to some sun cream on holiday in Florida last year. I loved the nappy balm which has the [...] Read more »

The New Generation of Story Tellers

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Books are a magical thing for children, every day we read in our house and I expect like most households the bed-time story is one of the best times of the day.  Kids love stories, whether it’s listening or making them up and it let’s them enter a fantasy world where they can become anything that they the story teller can think of. So I am excited to read about a fantastic children’s story competition from the team at BuyAGift where they are looking for children to write their own stories and have their work turned into a published book. [...] Read more »

Gorgeous Fashion Prints on the High Street

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I had to pop out to the shops today as I was trying to find something for Daddy’s birthday as he turns the big 40 this coming weekend.  Suffice to say there was absolutely nothing inspirational that I wanted to buy him so instead I decided to treat myself to a weekend fashion fix and check out some of the new trends in the high street. The weather looks a bit better for next week and it was lovely to see some bright tribal and aztec prints in the shops, particularly in New Look who had a fantastic selection of [...] Read more »

Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game Review

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You’ll know from previous review blogs for Learning Resources that we’re pretty big fans of their education based toys.  They’re great fun, well made and have always been a big hit in our house.  So when we were asked to review their new Sneaky Snacky Squirrel game I was eager to test another product out with Miss Roo. The box is brilliant, designed in the shape of a tree (this must be a pretty pricey part of the design process) with a beautiful acorn tree printed onto it and a very cute squirrel.  This got Miss Roo’s attention straight away.  What’s inside [...] Read more »

How To Travel Safely With Your Pet

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What is the best way to transport animals? There are a few sound rules you can follow to provide comfortable, humane transit for your pets that won’t compromise your own enjoyment of the journey. Plan Ahead Plan for your pet’s journey in the same way you do for the rest of your family. Find out whether the hotel or campground you’re staying at allows pets, and plan your route to include stops that accommodate animals. Make sure your pet is healthy by taking it to the vet, who will advise you of any vaccinations required for specific destinations. You should [...] Read more »

A Dress for Work & Play

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The thing with being at home 90% of the time is that whilst I am working I want to be comfortable and professional but come 3pm when I do the school run I need practicality but also want to look smart.  Finding that balance with many dresses is hard as so many of them are too short these days or show too much cleavage (there’s a time and a place for that and it’s not the school playground).  Thankfully though one of the fashion trends for 2013 that I am loving right now is the midi dress as it is [...] Read more »