I really enjoy cooking and baking. I always have done and I really enjoy that my children can now take part and help too! I was recently sent a book called Pocket Money Cookery to review. The book starts with an introduction and then goes on to include some Do’s and Don’ts as well as safety in…
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The Diggers Book Review
Read moreAs part of Parragon Books Book Buddy Scheme we were sent a copy of The Diggers by Margaret Wise Brown. This book is one of my favourites and I think it’s safe to say that it’s also one of our twins favourite books too. It’s beautifully illustrated pages are full of colour and things to…
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The Bully and the Shrimp Book Review
Read moreAs part of the Parragon Book Buddy Scheme we recently received our second book to review, The Bully and the Shrimp. We’ve really enjoyed reading this book. It’s all about a little boy called Noah Shrimpton, who happens to be small for his age. He moves to a new school and the class bully, Connor,…
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Spot A Lot! Animal Escape Book Review
Read moreSpot A Lot! Animal Escape is a fun and educational children’s book. Written by award-winning picture book author Steve Smallman, we follow the story of a zookeeper who is looking for her animals. You see there’s trouble at the zoo today because all of the animals have run away! They’re everywhere! With the help of…
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What The Ladybird Heard – Theatre Review
Read moreDo you remember the first time you took your child to the theatre? Maybe it was to see their first pantomime? Did their little faces light up at seeing the special effects, the noise, the dancing and singing? Maybe you’re yet to take your little one to the theatre? I’d highly recommend it! Our twins…
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Mary Berry's Cookery Course Book Review
Read moreThere’s no doubt in my mind that if you love cooking the chances are you’ll know who Mary Berry is. For those who aren’t familiar with her, she is one of the best known and respected food writers and television presenters in the UK. When The Works recently asked some bloggers to choose a book…
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The Anagranimals and The Wishing Tree Book Review
Read moreThe Anagranimals and the Wishing Tree is a children’s book writtin by Leith Moghli. It’s suitable for ages 5-9, however our 18 month old twins, M, in particular really enjoyed this book. The story is about 6 very ordinary animals – Heidi the Hippo, Pedro the Pig, Lancelot the Lion, Ebenezer the Elephant, George the…
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inkThistle Stationary Boutique: Review and Giveaway: Closed
Read moreBeautifully packaged with sweeties too! Aside from blogging, two of my favourite loves are stationary and photos. You only have to take a look around our home to see walls adorned with family photos and a mountain of photo albums and photo’s still in their sleeves ready to be lovingly and carefully placed into a…
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Top That Publishing Book Review
Read moreTwin daddy and I were very lucky to have been sent two books to review from Top That Publishing. The first book is called: ‘The Froobles. Sienna Strawberry and the ice palace ballet’ First off, I love the illustrations in this book. Especially the ballerinas as they actually look like something I could make for…