Let’s face it, we all need some fun in our lives right now and one thing we lovely to do as a family at this time of year and over Christmas is play games. We have an amazing range of…
I don’t know about you but this time of year would be just perfect for hibernation. Given the choice, the first sign of a frosty morning would be enough to send me scuttling under a duvet with the heating on…
It is the bane of my life and I am sure that if there is a teen in your house, the constant battle to get them away from their screens is exhausting. This Christmas I am on a mission to…
My mother in law bought us the original 5 Second Rule game a few years ago and it has been one of the most popular games we have ever had in this house. We still play it regularly now as…
We have been huge fans of Cool Maker sets for a few years in this house but this weekend we got to try out two of their sets for a mother a daughter pamper session. We had the best time,…
One of the primary jobs that we have as parents is one of reassurance. When they are very small, we are constantly there, telling them to try new things, to learn new skills and reassuring them that everything will be…
My children have often asked me this question over the years and I have to say that it is a very good question. Why indeed? When the children were small, I used to wonder why on earth I bothered trying…
Whether your children are learning the baking basics, enjoy baking regularly or are potential future Bake Off contestants, baking with kids is so much fun. I have baked with all of my kids over the years and not only is…
With so much financial uncertainty and mortgages becoming increasingly difficult to get for first time buyers without a hefty deposit, families in search of their first family home are having to consider other options. Renting a property has a lot…
Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm Nikki, mum of four, wife, teacher, writer and drinker of many cups of tea. This blog is pretty much anything that pops into my head, an eclectic mix of family life and lots more. Grab a cuppa and have a read.
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