Barefoot Books celebrate art and stories that opens the hearts and minds of children from all walks of life, focusing on themes that encourage independence of spirit, enthusiasm for learning and respect for the worlds diversity. When I was asked if I’d like to review some children’s books, I chose two books aimed specifically at…
Archive
0
-
Simply Red Christmas Nails
Read moreAs Christmas is fast approaching I thought it was about time that I did a Christmas Nail tutorial. Growing up I was always painting my finger nails, like many other teenage girls, and before our twins were born I embarked on a nail course. Although I wasn’t able to finish the course, creating beautiful, long…
-
Thorntons Christmas Gift Mega Bundle Review
Read moreChristmas is upon us and that means stocking up on chocolate! I have always loved chocolate (who doesn’t?!) Thorntons chocolates are one of my favourite chocolate brands around! Whilst browsing the Thorntons website, I came across this Christmas Gift Mega Bundle. A bargain at just £30.00 because the contents are worth £54.00 when sold separately! Although…
-
Creating Our Own Christmas Traditions
Read moreGrowing up I remember some specific details about what would happen in our house at Christmas time. Mum would make a Christmas cake every year and it always tasted delicious. We would have the whole family around ours on Christmas day and after opening our presents we would all sit around the dining table together…
-
The Evolution Of Energy Consumption
Read moreLike many households this year, we have been affected by the energy price rises. This useful infographic show us the evolution of energy consumption through the decades. Be smarter with your consumption and choose the right energy tariff. In collaboration with OVO Energy. Sponsored post
-
Homemade Christmas Deserts
Read moreBack in November, I wrote a post called: “The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2013.” In this post I mentioned that I had been sent a Christmas cook book called: Love Food: Simple & Delicious Christmas Cookbook. This year is the first year in which Twin Daddy and I will be staying at home Christmas day. This…
-
See you in the New Year!
Read morefeelart/freedigitalphotos.net As Christmas is just around the corner, we will be taking a short break. We’ll still post, but it will be less frequent over Christmas and new year. I just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has read our blog over the past year and a half. I also want to…
-
90s Nostalgia
Read moreimagemajestic/freedigitalphotos.net The Spice Girls, Gameboys and Adidas shell suits. Although these diverse yet legendary things are seemingly unrelated, they do in fact have one thing in common; they were all established in the 90s. Let’s have a look at some of the other gems to have come out of one of the most fun-filled decades…
-
Air Wick Essential Pearls Candle Review
Read moreI was really sent these new pearl candles to review from Air Wick. Essential Pearls is the new Air Wick candle with a core of scented pearls infused with essential oils and surrounded by a fragranced gel. In our home having a candle or air freshner in our bathroom is essential because the bathroom window opens into…